The Hockey News

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

MASTHEAD

TAKING TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

MEET THE NEW GEORGIA HOCKEY GUY

THE GR8 GOAL WATCH • Ovechkin’s slow start last season raised some doubts, but after a second-half surge, the only question is whether Ovi will break the all-time goal mark this campaign or next

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

LAST CHANCE-O-METER • Despite seven trips to the conference final and two to the NHL’s championship series, Joe Pavelski ended his career without a Stanley Cup. As Pavelski hangs ’em up, which other vets on expiring deals could be facing their last shot at glory?

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • As they enter Year 4, the Kraken are still relatively new to the NHL scene. But Seattle’s arena – or at least its bones – has been around since the early 1960s

PUCK CULTURE • Wayne Gretzky’s rise to cultural-icon status saw him featured on some rather unconventional items over the years, from Andy Warhol portraits to street-hockey shoes

PRIMED FOR WHAT’S TO COME • The two-year deal between streaming giant Amazon and Canadian broadcaster Rogers could be a look into the future of how fans consume hockey

SWEATER SWITCH • NHL teams will don new jerseys this year, with apparel company Fanatics taking over the league’s new look

JOHNNY & MATTHEW GAUDREAU • The tragic deaths of JOHNNY and MATTHEW GAUDREAU shook the hockey world to its core in late August. The siblings left behind loving families and young children. They’re remembered for the many lives they touched, their passion for the game and their desire to give back to the sport they both so loved

A PICTURE WORTH 100 CUPS • ACTUALLY, THE 14 MEN IN THIS PHOTO COMBINED TO WIN 101 STANLEY CUPS DURING THEIR YEARS IN THE NHL, THE VAST MAJORITY WITH MONTREAL’S FOUR-TIME DYNASTY IN THE LATE 1970S

SUMMERTIME WINNERS AND LOSERS • From the draft to free agency to the trade market, it was a busy off-season in the NHL as teams tried to load up for a Stanley Cup run – or at least rebuild for the future. Here are four clubs who fared well and four others who came up short

UTAH JAZZED • There’s plenty of excitement ahead of Year 1 in SALT LAKE CITY, but the best part might be an up-and-coming team that finally appearson the verge of playoff relevance

COYOTES’ LASTING IMPACT • As the NHL leaves, a new foundation arriveswith the intent of keeping amateur hockey alive and well in ARIZONA

WORKING IN CONCERT • Nashville splashed some serious cash this summer. But STEVEN STAMKOS, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei may well have gone some where else if their new Predators teammates hadn’t had to skip out on a certain rock show last winter

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING • After nearly eight seasons in Pittsburgh and a brief sojourn in Carolina, JAKE GUENTZEL is taking his goal-scoring talents to Tampa Bay, where the Lightning are trying to keep their championship window open

WESTERN SON • JAKE DEBRUSK’S return to Western Canada wasn’t ordained. But it made a lot of sense, all things considered

KRAKEN OPEN DOORS • When Seattle takes the ice this season, JESSICA CAMPBELL will become the first woman to step behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach. But the milestone should take a back seat to why she’s been such a fast riser and what impact she could have on her team and the game as a whole

TOUR DE FORCE • Fresh off a Stanley Cup in Florida, Brandon Montour had 50 million reasons to head west – not to mention the promise of a prominent place in Seattle’s game plan

BANKING ON THE BRAIN GAME • The Hurricanes’ new GM may...