The Colorado Avalanche need a smart approach to player development. However, that’s not what this post is about. The Avs, in fact, need a S.M.A.R.T. approach, which relates to setting goals.
I wrote about this topic years ago in relation to how the Avalanche were playing games. When the Avs played S.M.A.R.T. hockey back then, they actually started winning more. It would be great if they approached games that way again. However, Colorado is technically still in the rebuilding phase, and player development is paramount in a rebuild.
About the S.M.A.R.T. Approach
S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused and time-bound.