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.

MASTHEAD

PHILLY MAKES US LOOK SILLY… HAPPILY

LUCKY 7

SUCCESS WITH STRANGE • Can odd training techniques take a player to the next level? The answer is a resounding…maybe. And they can also do more harm than good

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

LONG LEADER-O-METER • Nearly 70 percent of this season’s NHLers weren’t born when Paul Maurice coached his first game. Where do active bench bosses rank in games coached?

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • It’s no surprise to see Wayne Gretzky atop this list. But what Macklin Celebrini is doing this year will be remembered for ages – and has put him among the NHL’s best

PUCK CULTURE • Sometimes an NHL player is so popular and/or exceptional that he gets a whole set of cards focusing solely on him

FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS • Team Goose has already made a massive impact via its NHL connections, but it hopes to do even more to help ALS patients

GOAT GOALS • After claiming a fourth Paralympic gold medal, there’s simply no doubt Declan Farmer is the best the game has ever seen. But he has no plans on stopping, and in addition to adding more titles, he wants to play a role in growing the sport and creating a pro league

BOLT OF INSPIRATION • BRANDON HALVERSON STRUGGLED WITH THE GAME ANDHIS MENTAL HEALTH – ‘I WAS REALLY NOT IN A GOOD PLACE’ – BUT THROUGH PERSEVERANCE, FAITH IN A HIGHER POWERAND WITH A LOT OF HELP, HE’S BECOME ONE OF THE AHL’S BESTSTOPPERS AND SITS NO. 3 ON TAMPA BAY’S DEPTH CHART. AND HE HOPES HIS STORY CAN HELP OTHERS

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 1. CONNOR MCDAVID • If any player proves hockey is the ultimate team game, it may be our No. 1 man. Despite another marvellous big-stage performance, he suffered yet another heartbreak in Milan. If he’s ever to win it all, he’ll need some help from his friends

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 2-6

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 7. MACKLIN CELEBRINI • The 19-year-old went from fringe roster candidate to first-line star for Canada at the Olympics. That has him way ahead of schedule – and in the Hart conversation

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 8-12

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TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 25-30

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 31. MARTIN NECAS • Since he came over to Colorado in a blockbuster swap last season, the burgeoning star has made something of a habit of surpassing expectations. And that will prove key for the Avs on their quest for a second Stanley Cup in five years

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 32-36

TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 37. THOMAS HARLEY • Whether he’s roaming the blueline internationally or in the NHL, the Dallas D-man has become an undeniable force. And as the Stars look for their first title in almost 30 years, he will be a key factor if they are to emerge victorious

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TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 43. TIM STUTZLE • The Senators center began his NHL career playing in empty rinks, but now he’s one of the principal figures tasked with helping to grow the league’s presence in new markets

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TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 50. TOM WILSON • There are many ways one could describe the Capitals’ star power forward, but to the man himself, nothing fits better than simply saying he’s “living the dream”

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TOP 100 NHL PLAYERS: 58. ROMAN JOSI • Roman Josi has...