
by The Hockey News - November 19, 2009 8:58 AM EST
Host Edward Fraser sits down with writers Ken Campbell and Rory Boylen to discuss... The rash of head shots in the NHL this year... And the prospect of the league instituting a penalty for blows to the head.
Host Edward Fraser sits down with writers Ken Campbell and Rory Boylen to discuss...
• The rash of head shots in the NHL this year..
by The Canadian Press - November 18, 2009 6:00 PM EST
Matt Moulson was never given the opportunity to play in the Ontario Hockey League, let alone become one of its stars at age 15. The closest he ever got to the world junior championship was watching it on television.
by Ken Campbell - November 17, 2009 4:13 PM EST
So, the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs resumed their hostilities in The Battle of Ontario last night. Undoubtedly, it gave fans at Scotiabank Place the chance to lustily boo that dastardly Matt Stajan, well-known stick man Tomas Kaberle and all-round horrible person Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Writer and copy editor Ryan Kennedy joined The Hockey News in 2005 after a freelancing career in newspapers and magazines. He is the creator of Jersey Hound as well as the co-author of the the book Young Guns with Ryan Dixon.
Writer and columnist Adam Proteau has been with The Hockey News since 1999. He is a frequent contributor to radio – including his role as host of THN's Radio Show on XM Satellite Radio – and TV programs across North America and won the Professional Hockey Writers Association’s award for best column in 2005-06.
Writer and copy editor Ryan Dixon has been part of The Hockey News since 2005 after working for a number of newspapers in Ontario and Western Canada. He has covered the game from its grassroots to the NHL level and co-authored the book Hockey’s Young Guns with Ryan Kennedy.
The Hockey News has been home to Charlie's hockeysockpuppettheatre since 2002 and Loose Change since 2004. The Instigator - his continuing cartoon editorial feature - started online with the CBC way back in 2000. He's also been cartooning for The Toronto Sun since 2005. He has been romantically linked to Barbara Walters' grandmother.
The Hockey News’s senior writer, Ken Campbell is in his second tour of duty with magazine. He was previously with the publication from 1988 to 1998 before coming back in 2006. He’s also the author of the book Habs Heroes and co-author The Top 60 since 1967.
Senior copy editor Sam McCaig has been with The Hockey News since 1999. He regularly covers the NHL and AHL, but it hasn’t helped his game – his career high for goals in a season is one.
by Ryan Dixon - November 16, 2009 2:35 PM EST
The road-warrior Devils emerge as the NHL's No. 1, but Ryan Miller and the Sabres' winning ways can't be ignored.
About the only question being asked of the Northeast Division before the season was, “Who’s going to finish second?”
Maybe that’s still the most pertinent query, considering the Buffalo Sabres’ hot start.
by Ryan Dixon - November 9, 2009 1:35 PM EST
San Jose takes over the top spot, but the Devils and their terrific road record are right on their heels.
Just imagine what’s going to happen when the New Jersey Devils start winning at home.
The Devils, who started the season with consecutive losses in their home rink, are 8-0-0 on the road and have won five straight.
by Ryan Dixon - October 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Kings are on fire and home to the league's leading scorer, but it's the defending champs on top.
Two guys who are (kind of) the face of hockey in their nation have the L.A. Kings rolling.
You won’t get much of an argument that Anze Kopitar is the king of Slovenian hockey, especially since he’s stormed out to the league scoring lead with 10 goals and 21 points in 12 games.
In the Nov. 23 issue of The Hockey News, it’s our annual Rookie Issue with a cover story focusing on New York’s up-and-comers.
The Hockey News' newest special edition, focuses on hockey lifestyle, products and equipment.