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

CAPITALS’ COMMAND CONTINUES

OUT WITH THE OLD DIGITAL APP, IN WITH THE NEW DIGITAL MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Major junior or U.S. college? Before, it was a ‘pick one’ proposition. Now, prospects can take advantage of both routes. And teams on either side are thrilled

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

EAGLE EYE-O-METER • The best scouting staffs are able to convert mid- and late-round picks into NHL talent. These teams have made the most of picks from the third round or later since 2004, ranked by average games played per selection

IN THE CARDS

BLUE SKIES AHEAD • WJC indicates that St. Louis’ pipeline will be a gateway to success

NEXT UP: THE NHL • Historic crew for OHA contest highlights bright future for female officials at all levels

THE COUNTDOWN • Which teams are consistently primed for a bright future? And why does that promise seemingly never come to fruition for many of those organizations?

PUCK CULTURE • Who has talent on the ice and the big screen? These five NHL players briefly traded their sticks for scripts

LIFE’S BETTER WITH ‘BROPH’ • Former THN senior writer Mike Brophy is always there to provide a laugh, whether intentional or not. Now, he needs help from others as he battles for his life

THE PERFCT STORM • Despite their status as a Stanley Cup favorite, the Carolina Hurricanes have built a prospect pipeline that consistently churns out NHL talent through heady scouting, deft draft-day maneuvering and fantastic player development

BE THE GUY • If the uber-talented Ivan Demidov can play the Lafleur role in Montreal’s impressive cadre of prospects, then GM Kent Hughes will be the ‘happiest man in the world.’ And the rabid Habs fan base will surely share in that sentiment

WHAT THE…DUCK • There have already been a few off-ice head-scratching moments in Beckett Sennecke’s career. And when he adds muscle to his 6-foot-4 frame, you can expect plenty of on-ice jaw-dropping feats

BURNING FLAME • Zayne Parekh is confident to the point of being brash, but that attitude is well- earned with his dominating play. The NHL is on the horizon, and he’s intent on making the most of his opportunity to honor his family’s sacrifices

FORGOT ABOUT TREY? • Nah. You know him. He’s still the same original ‘G’ who’s been front and center for Team USA and a revived Michigan State program. But improved rebound control and skating have Trey Augustine one step closer to starring for his hometown NHL squad

PROJECTING NHL ARRIVAL DATES

WINNING PERSPECTIVE • After Canada’s disappointing performance at the World Junior Championship, Berkly Catton found refuge skating on an outdoor rink in his hometown. The ‘reset’ helped the Kraken’s top prospect return to the WHL on a scoring rampage as he rounds out his game for the NHL

A TIGERS TALE • As Tennessee State prepares to launch its hockey program – directly into Div. I, no less – they’re on the hunt for players who can deal with the adversity the team is set to face

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WHAT’S INSIDE

GRADES AND PERSPECTIVE • It is not all about a team’s Future Watch report-card grade. It’s how it measures up against the rest of the league

2025 TOP 100 PROSPECTS • It’s not easy making the NHL. Nor should it be. Some make it as teenagers, but the majority of prospects filter through the pages of Future Watch year after year

MULTI-YEAR A-LIST PROSPECTS • After making the NHL as teenagers, a trio of 20-year-old D-men return to the development...