best of the books

He transformed the NHL, left his mark on the international stage and his entire career has happened right before our eyes. Crosby's career isn't over, but he's already in the conversation as one of the greatest to ever play the game.

He arrived following some difficult years with the Washington Capitals, but Jaromir Jagr was as good as ever during his time with the New York Rangers, influencing a new wave of talent and helping drive the Blueshirts to a period of sustained on-ice success.

Tie Domi has had an interesting life and NHL career and he chronicles both in his new book, Shift Work, which was co-written by Jim Lang.

Patrick Cote's sad and shocking news the other day brought to mind hockey's most notorious bank robber. Attila Ambrus, who knocked over 26 banks in Hungary in the 1990s, became a folk hero of sorts during a time of turmoil in the country. His tale has been made into a book and he was released from prison in 2012 after serving 12 years of a 17-year sentence.

The American team that beat Canada in a best-of-three final at the 1996 World Cup is the best collection ever to wear stars and stripes. It was a coming out party for Team USA, which rolled through the round-robin, toppled Russia in the semifinal and bounced back from a Game 1 overtime loss in the final.

In a Best of the Books feature, Ryan Kennedy goes behind-the-scenes to provide a glimpse into the early years of Blackhawks superstar Jonathan Toews.

In a special Best of the Books feature, Ken Campbell examines the astonishing number of points posted by Bruins icon Bobby Orr in the 1970-71 campaign.

On March 23, 1952, Bill Mosienko of the Chicago Black Hawks scored three goals in 21 seconds against the New York Rangers, setting the record which has stood ever since

Isladers legend Brian Trottier's NHL record for most points in one post-season couldn't even be broken by Wayne Gretzky.

Teemu Selanne's legendary rookie season included a mind-boggling 76 goals. And the Finnish hockey icon chalks it up to being in the right place at the right time.

In our Best of the Books feature, Rory Boylen looks back on the darkest day in the NHL history when the league did the unthinkable and cancelled the entire 2004-05 season.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we profile the best active players whose last names hold a lot of love for Ireland.

In our Best of the Books feature, Adam Proteau looks back on Mike Bossy's incredible and unbreakable record four game-winning goals in a single post-season series, which he set against the Boston Bruins in the 1983 Wales Conference final.

In our Best of the Books feature, Jason Kay shines the light on the sextet Red Berenson potted Nov. 7, 1968, in front of Flyers fans at the old Spectrum in Philadelphia.

In our Best of the Books feature, Brian Costello reminisces about Glenn Hall's untouchable mark, set more than 50 years ago.

In our Best of the Books feature, THN counts down the best Sutters in hockey history.

In our Best of the Books feature, Ken Campbell reveals at the most scandalous scandal in hockey history.

In our Best of the Books feature, and with the winter storm that blew through parts of the U.S. last week in mind, we take a look at the most sparsely attended game in NHL history.

In our Best of the Books feature, THN takes a look at the player who wore the most uniforms in NHL history.

In our Best of the Books feature, Rory Boylen takes a look at the hugest single-season swing ever, which came courtesy of Jacques Richard.

In our Best of the Books feature, Adam Proteau sheds light on one of Wayne Gretzky's greatest off-ice moments came when he launched into his now legendary diatribe in Salt Lake City.