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.

TO FLEURY, THE FIRST AND LAST

MASTHEAD

CUSTOMER CARE

REVERSE COURSE? • The ‘RVH’ is widely criticized and has been called a ‘pandemic.’ But is the fervent flak fair, or does it go too far?

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

MICHELIN-O-METER • With 28,928 career saves, Martin Brodeur is the NHL’s all-time puck-stopping leader. But which active netminders are closest to him?

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • There’s a goaltending boom in New York these days, as the Islanders and Rangers head into 2024-25 with the league’s top-tier tandems

NAME OF THE GAME • PWHL teams have nicknames and logos at last. Meet the Fleet, Frost, Sirens, Sceptres, Victoire and Charge

BUY NOW, PAY LATER • Seth Jarvis’ contract put the spotlight on a salary-cap loophole. But is deferred compensation really the next big thing or merely a blip on the CBA radar?

PUCK CULTURE • From the last goalie to play without a mask to the last goalie to play every minute of a season, here are six stoppers who hold a unique place in hockey lore

FINAL FLEURY • NICE GUYS FINISH LAST? NOT ALWAYS.MARC-ANDRE FLEURY ENTERS THE 21STAND FINAL SEASON OF HIS NHL CAREER ASONE OF THE LEAGUE’S ALL-TIME GOOD GUYS.BUT DON’T LET THE FRIENDLY SMILE FOOLYOU – THE COMPETITIVE FIRE STILL BURNS, AND HE’S HERE TO WIN

MOVING ON UP • HOW MUCH HAS MARC-ANDRE FLEURY IMPROVED HIS STOCK SINCE THN RANKED THE NHL’S BEST GOALIES SIX YEARS AGO?

FINDING THE RIGHT WORK/LIFE BALANCE • LINUS ULLMARK LIKES WHAT HE SEES ON AND OFF THE ICE IN OTTAWA AS HE GETS SET TO TAKE OVER THE SENATORS’ NO. 1 GOALIE GIG

CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN • JOSEPH WOLL HAS BEEN TO THE ALPS AND DREAMS OF ONE DAY EXPERIENCING THE HIMALAYAS. BUT IN THE MEANTIME, HE’S HOPING TO SUMMIT A PEAK OF ANOTHER SORT IN TORONTO

SINK OR SWIM • THE TRADE TO THE SHARKS GIVES YAROSLAV ASKAROV EXACTLY WHAT THE PROMISING YOUNG NETMINDER HAS ALWAYS WANTED – THE CHANCE TO SHOW HE HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A STARTING GOALIE IN THE NHL

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER • IT’S NOT OFTEN A 30-YEAR-OLD GOALIE BURSTS ONTO THE NHL SCENE. BUT CHARLIE LINDGREN FINALLY GOT THE CHANCE TO BE A NO. 1 NET MINDER LAST SEASON, AND HE REPAID THE CAPITALS WITH A BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

BUFFALO HUNT • ‘WHEN THE PUCK DROPS, ALL THAT MATTERS IS WINNING.’ THE CHALLENGE IS SIMPLE FOR UKKO-PEKKA LUUKKONEN: LEAD THE LONG-STRUGGLING SABRES INTO THE PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2011

GOALIES GET THIRSTY, TOO • IT WASN’T SO LONG AGO GOALTENDERS HAD TO RACE TO THE BENCH BETWEEN WHISTLES TO GET A DRINK. BUT THEN CAME A RADICAL ACT – PUTTING A WATER BOTTLE ON TOP OF THE NET

LOOK FOR CARTER IN THE CLUTCH • Carter Verhaeghe’s aptitude for producing in the big moments has been a pivotal reason for the Panthers’ success, and it could land him a spot on Team Canada

TWO-WAY THREAT, TWO WAYS • Whether it’s language or on the ice, Montreal’s Nick Suzuki is making every effort to be a versatile leader

ATLANTIC DIVISION GOALTENDING FUTURE

SLAVIN SHOOTS AND SCORES, TOO • Known as one of the best defensive defensemen in the NHL, Jaccob Slavin is on his way to becoming the Hurricanes’ all-time leader in offense from the blueline

METRO DIVISION GOALTENDING FUTURE

TAKING CARE OF THE KIDS • Taylor Hall missed all but 10 games last season, but it allowed him to spend some precious time with his new son, Stetson. Now that he’s healthy again, the one-time NHL MVP is ready to tend to his young hockey charges in Chicago

CENTRAL DIVISION GOALTENDING FUTURE

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