In this Hockey IQ breakdown, we dive into two of the smartest players in the NHL—Chris Tanev of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars.

📊 Chris Tanev: Tanev’s hockey IQ is on full display as he quietly shuts down plays with elite stick positioning, smart angling, and perfect timing. His ability to close gaps, control space, and allow seamless line changes shows why he’s a coach’s dream on the back end. 

🎯 Mikko Rantanen: Rantanen shows how high-end offensive IQ creates scoring chances. His subtle movements, deceptive delays, and perfect reads put defenders on their heels and create space for himself and his teammates. 

👉 This is exactly what we teach in the Project Hockey IQ App—not just highlights, but real shift-by-shift breakdowns to sharpen your hockey brain.