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.

NHL Bubble Watch: Which eight teams will emerge from the chaos in the East?

Past midseason, there is little clarity on which teams are playoff-bound. Here are projections for all 32 clubs, plus a deep look at goaltending. [...]

NHL trade grades: Report cards for Mikko Rantanen blockbuster, more

A shocking blockbuster with the high-scoring winger headed to the Hurricanes. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals. [...]

Canada D Pietrangelo to skip 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, 35, has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an undisclosed injury and to prepare for the rest of the NHL season with the [...]

Drury nets 1st as Av, Necas has 2 points in win

Jack Drury, one of the key acquisitions in the Colorado Avalanche's major trade last week with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks, scored his first goal in his new uniform [...]

Goaltender Gibson exits as Ducks beat Predators

Veteran goaltender John Gibson, one of few being mentioned in trade rumors around the NHL, sustained an upper body injury during the first period of the Ducks' 5-2 win over [...]

Rangers give Borgen 5-year deal with $4.1M AAV

The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a [...]

Less 'constrained' Canes hope Rantanen extends

Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky says his team is not as financially "constrained" as it was last season, expressing his desire to sign newly acquired Mikko Rantanen to a long-term [...]

Avs GM: Trading Rantanen a 'business decision'

Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said trading Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes was a "tough business decision," calling the star winger a "superstar human being." [...]