Imagine experiencing a combination of mournful sadness and sheer joy in the same work of non-fiction. You will sample both ends of the emotional spectrum when you absorb The Big 50 – The Men and Moments that Made the Philadelphia Flyers…
Dan Algeo would've loved the Flyers' recent November to remember as they went 10-2-4 to post a league best 24 points and tie the franchise record for most points in the year's 11th month.
In "Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other", author Ken Dryden takes us on a deep dive into Scotty Bowman's life, starting with his childhood and leading into his short-lived playing career (ended by injury) before breaking down a coaching legacy that will likely remain unmatched in hockey history.