Hockey Books

Book Review: Barry Beck’s “The Cell”

Barry Beck’s THE CELL: A Story of Tragedy and Survival, is an extremely well-written chronicle of the author’s personal triumph over addiction and unimaginable grief.

Retro Rangers: Book Review – The Franchise

by George Grimm | Nov 20, 2023

Rick Carpiniello spent the better part of 43 years (1978-79 – 2020-21) covering the New York Rangers and the NHL for the New York Journal News as well as The Athletic. And his new book, The Franchise: New York Rangers… A Curated History of the Blueshirts, does a great job of condensing all those years into a highly informative and entertaining 256 page read.

Book Review: The Top 100 Villains of New York Rangers History

by George Grimm | Aug 16, 2023

Sean McCaffrey is at it again. The author of three previous books about the New York Rangers, including the massive four-volume “Tricks of the Trade,” has just released another lengthy volume called The Top 100 Villains of New York Rangers History.

Grading our preseason bold predictions for every NHL team: What we nailed, what we missed

Jim Montgomery not lasting the season in Boston? Yep. Canes missing the playoffs? Not so much. Here's where predictions stand at the quarter mark. [...]

NHL Power Rankings: Jets continue to fly high, plus what each team is thankful for this season

As we approach Thanksgiving, and a quarter of the season in the rear-view mirror, here is each team's most cherished item in 2024-25. [...]

Blues fire Bannister, hire Montgomery as coach

The Blues fired coach Drew Bannister and hired Jim Montgomery as his replacement just five days after the 2022 Jack Adams Award winner was let go by the Bruins. [...]

Pens' Crosby 21st NHL player to reach 600 goals

Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal during the Penguins' 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club, joining Hall of Fame forward Mario Lemieux as the only two players to [...]

Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose

With his pinpoint passing, infectious joy and signature beard, Joe Thornton became the face of the Sharks franchise and was honored with his No. 19 jersey being raised to the [...]

Frustrated Bedard: '100 things' I could do better

Mired in an 11-game stretch without a goal, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is looking for answers to a drop-off in his scoring pace. [...]

Maple Leafs put Knies on IR despite improvement

Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury, though coach Craig Berube said he is showing signs of improvement. [...]

Bruins get win in Sacco's first game in charge

The Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in Joe Sacco's debut as interim coach after Jim Montgomery was fired earlier this week. [...]