THN Archives: Roberto Luongo steps in as Editor In Chief of The Hockey News
Hall of Fame goalie Roberto Luongo was once featured as guest editor of The Hockey News
The Hockey News - THN Archives: Roberto Luongo steps in as Editor In Chief of The Hockey NewsFew roles in the hockey media landscape have more historical significance than editor in chief of THN, and it’s a post only a select few have held.
Counted among those who’ve had the honor are Ken McKenzie, Steve Dryden, Bob McKenzie, Jason Kay and...Roberto Luongo?
Yes, fresh off of his 2014 re-acquisition by the Florida Panthers and emergence as one of hockey’s most engaging personalities, ‘Bobby Lou’ stepped into the hot seat as head honcho of The Bible of Hockey.
A revealing editor’s note penned by Luongo gave insight into why a social-media presence was a net positive for the veteran goaltender.
It allowed him, he wrote, to give fans a peek behind the curtain and acted as a “humanizing tool.” In a sense, it made him a person, not just a player.
Luongo deserves full marks for his editorial reign, too. He threw himself into the role, at least as much as time allowed.
Throughout, the Hall of Famer provided his own small notes on various players, commented on topics such as playing under pressure and even conducted a Q&A with then-Montreal Canadiens prospect Zach Fucale.
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