#64 – Ty Dellandrea | Rebuild vs Cup Contender Mindsets, NHL Poise & Why Parents Need to Back Off

What's the real difference between playing on a Stanley Cup contender… and a rebuilding team?

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, NHL forward Ty Dellandrea breaks down the mindset shift between Dallas and San Jose, what it actually takes to stay consistent at the NHL level, and why development isn't as simple as "just win more games."

We get into:

• Rebuild vs Cup-contender culture
• Why "don't rush it" matters more than you think
• The hidden pressure young players face
• Minor hockey development vs winning
• Why car rides home matter
• Playing with poise instead of panic
• What NHL consistency really looks like

If you're a player trying to level up…
A parent navigating the hockey world…
Or a coach balancing development with results…

This one's for you.

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The Hosts

Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle
Head Strength Coach at Gary Roberts Performance.
Fun Fact – Fought professionally in MMA for nearly a decade.

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On-Ice Coach at Gary Roberts Performance. Veteran of over 1000 NLA (Switzerland's Top League) games, 5 Spengler Cups, 3 World Championships, and 1 Olympics.
Fun Fact – His grandfather Cal is a "Top 100 Leaf of All Time."

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