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

WHOLE HOST OF ADVENTURES

GLOBAL SERIES SUCCESS

HOCKEY’S NEXT MEDIA MAVEN • Inspired by a lesson imparted at his rookie symposium – and by a former pro wrestler – Brendan Perlini took advantage of the NHL’s broadcast training camp this summer

SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER • Longtime hockey journalist Larry Brooks covered the game like few others: he was direct, honest and courageous

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

PICK FLIP-O-METER • Draft capital is one of the most valuable assets an NHL team can have, whether it’s sold to boost a Stanley Cup-challenging club or flipped for additional future assets. Over the past 10 years, these teams have traded the most draft picks

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • What’s a good way to finish last on our list of top ‘D’ units? Have a near-complete lack of experience

PUCK CULTURE • Looking for something to watch between games? Checking out any of these five documentaries will satisfy your hockey itch and teach you something about the sport’s history and some of its most significant – or at least its most infamous – moments

THE CASE FOR PATRICK MARLEAU • The Hall of Fame selection committee will decide if the NHL’s all-time games-played leader should get the red-carpet treatment based on career achievement

‘SHOW TIME’ MUST GO ON • At 37, Patrick Kane is on the verge of passing Mike Modano for the title of highest-scoring U.S.-born player of all-time – and he’s gunning for Team USA and the Olympics, too

MARRIAGE IS A TWO-WAY GAME • After quietly getting hitched over the summer, Elias Pettersson has embraced a more rounded role with the Canucks, adding diligent defense to his scoring ways

QUALITY KEEPER • While he may have some quirks that others find a little strange, Eric Comrie is a beloved teammate on and off the ice for Winnipeg. As the Jets look to get to the top of the NHL mountain, Comrie is hoping to play a part in helping them get there

BREAD WINNER • With a slew of top UFAs-to-be already off the board, Artemi Panarin is the player best situated to cash in big next summer

2026 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

THE OLE COLLEGE TRY • A changing junior landscape and consecutive quarterfinal exits have Canada taking a different tack as they look to return to the medal ranks heading into the 2026 WJC

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE • The hype surrounding Gavin McKenna has been around for years. And while one might expect it to affect him, he has taken it all in stride. With the added pressure for Team Canada this year, McKenna will use all he’s learned to be a go-to player for his team

AN IN CREASE OF PRESSURE • Team USA will be eager to give the home fans a show and make it three golds in a row, but health concerns, graduations and question marks in net will make it an uphill climb

STICK TO THE PLAN-TE • Coming off heart surgery, Max Plante is leading the NCAA in scoring and shooting for another WJC gold medal with Team USA

WILSON BJORCK • Vancouver Canucks pick Wilson Bjorck has already received valuable advice from Henrik Sedin. As Bjorck gets ready to suit up for Sweden, he’ll be looking to take that advice, put it all together and lead his country to gold

SCOUTING REPORT

JULIUS MIETTINEN • It’s a short drive from WHL Everett to NHL Seattle. But first, Julius Miettinen has a couple of stops in mind as he...