The Hockey News

The Hockey News is an iconic, authoritative and trusted voice of hockey. It was founded in 1947 and grew to become known as The Bible of Hockey. Once a tabloid newspaper, it has evolved into a multi-platform brand that goes deeper and broader than anyone in the industry. The Hockey News publishes regular editions plus its special editions that include the Yearbook, Ultimate Pool Guide and Money and Power.

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PLAYING THE LONG GAME • Hockey purists will be happy to see 5-on-5 overtime in the playoffs. The players might not be so thrilled – unless they really like mustard

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

NO CIGAR-O-METER • There are few heartbreaks in hockey quite like earning a berth in the final only to watch the Stanley Cup slip away. These six teams have played the most Cup final games since last tasting glory – or popping champagne for the first time

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • Corey Perry has so much post-season experience that he almost put Tampa in the top spot on our list

PUCK CULTURE • Hockey teams regularly alter their roster during the season via trades or call-ups, and sometimes they swap coaches midway through the campaign, too. But these three clubs made unusual mid-season changes, as evidenced on their hockey cards

STANLEY OVER OSCAR • In 1971, George C. Scott stayed home and watched an NHL playoff game rather than accept his Academy Award for best actor

FIFTY FOR 50th • The list of the league’s top all-time players shows the immense talent that’s passed through its ranks

COMING TOGETHER • Although Team USA had a star-studded roster, not many expected them to come home with gold. But thanks to their ability to keep calm amid the storm, the Americans came out victorious in a thrilling gold medal game

THE PERFECT MIXTURE • Made up of veterans and young talent, Team USA dominated their Olympic competition en route to the gold medal game. And while it was close, the Americans came out on top – achieving something bigger than themselves

HART TO HEART • AT 61, DOMINIK HASEK HAS COOLED THE ON-ICE PASSION THAT DROVE HIM TO TWO HART TROPHIES AND SIX VEZINAS. OFF THE ICE? THAT’S A VERY DIFFERENT MATTER. HIS RELENTLESS OPPOSITION TO RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE HAS UPSET SOME AND EVEN LED TO NOT-SO-SUBTLE DEATH THREATS

LIGHTS CAM ACTION • FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL JUNIOR CAREER, CAMFER GUS’ WORKING LIFE TOOK A TWIST THAT NOW HAS HIM AGAIN WORKING CLOSELY TO THE GAME–IN AN UNUSUAL WAY

THE LONG WAIT IS OVER • AFTER NEARLY 15 YEARS IN HOCKEY’S WILDERNESS, THE BUFFALO SABRES ARE BACK IN CONTENTION. AND WHILE FANS ARE OVER THE MOON TO FINALLY BE PART OF “MEANINGFUL GAMES,” A TILT AGAINST TAMPA SHOWED THE SABRES MIGHT ALREADY BE DESTINED FOR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY SPECIAL

MATCH MAKAR • DEVON TOEWS IS KIDDING WHEN HE SAYS HE “TRIES TO GET AWAY FROM” HIS D-PARTNER BUT THAT CALE MAKAR JUST WON’T LET HIM. BUT THEIR OPPONENTS – WHETHER THAT’S IN THE NHL OR INTERNATIONALLY – MAY NOT QUITE SEE HUMOR IN THE PROSPECT OF THE AVS’ TOP PAIR PLAYING TOGETHER LONG TERM

STAR LONE STATE OF MIND

NOVEL OR EPIC? • BRANDON BUSSI MAKING HIS NHL DEBUT AT 27,TAKING OVER CAROLINA’S CREASE AND SETTING RECORDS ALONG THE WAY IS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES OF THE SEASON. IF HE KEEPS IT GOING AND LEADS THE HURRICANES TO A CUP, IT’LL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES OF ALL-TIME

BACK WITH AV-VENGEANCE • Colorado has bowed out of the playoffs early each year since winning the Cup in 2022. But after replenishing their depth, the Avs are ready to raise Lord Stanley’s mug again

POWER RANKINGS

WHAT’S INSIDE

ANAHEIM DUCKS

BOSTON BRUINS

BUFFALO SABRES

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

CAROLINA HURRICANES

COLORADO...