The Hockey News

The Hockey News is an iconic, authoritative and trusted voice of hockey. It was founded in 1947 and grew to become known as The Bible of Hockey. Once a tabloid newspaper, it has evolved into a multi-platform brand that goes deeper and broader than anyone in the industry. The Hockey News publishes regular editions plus its special editions that include the Yearbook, Ultimate Pool Guide and Money and Power.

The Hockey News

FINALLY BACK, FINALLY HOME

TRUE LOVE

THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ • Many modifications are on the way this season and next after the NHL and NHLPA ratifed a new CBA

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

LAST STOP-O-METER • These six greybeards inked one-year contracts for the 2025-26 season in what could easily be the final stops in their impressive NHL careers

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • Gone are the days when having a player making more than $10 million a year was a death knell for Cup contention. We look at each team’s top earner for 2025-26

PUCK CULTURE • Each year, the Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes a broadcaster with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award to honor their contributions to the radio and TV industries. The award was named after longtime Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer Foster Hewitt. Here are six honored broadcasters, along with their notable hockey cards

TIDYING UP NICE • The new NHL season will bring with it a handful of new threads from teams around the league. Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll see come October

ALEX DELVECCHIO 1931-2025 • Even though he’s in the Hall of Fame, Alex Delvecchio was underrated. But those who played alongside him know just how valuable and incredible he was

LEARNING TO HEAL • THE DESPAIR. THE CONFUSION. THE ANGER. THOSE CAME QUICKLY TO BOB WILKIE. THE FORGIVENESS, THAT TOOK LONGER. BUT IT’S ALL SHAPED THE MAN WHOSE MISSION IS TO HELP OTHERS FIND THAT SAME PEACE

2025 OFF-SEASON WINNERS & LOSERS • Thanks to the rising salary cap, this summer was a relative dud. But some teams still managed to gain ground while others slipped back

FULL HOUSE • Since entering the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights havebeen one of the league’s most dangerous and completeteams. But with the addition of Mitch Marner, thequestion will be posed as to who can stop them

“IT JUST FELT RIGHT” • More than two years removed from NHL play – and after a harrowing battle with chronic illness – Jonathan Toews didn’t need a rational reason to come home. He just had to follow his heart

GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT • Noah Dobson had an awfully exciting summer. And while the blueliner is coming off a tough year, it sure seems he and the Canadiens will form the perfect marriage in Montreal

NOTHING VENTURED… • Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong couldn’t help but enquire when he heard that JJ Peterka was available on the trade market. And he – and the Utah fan base – is very happy he did so

GIBSON’S FINEST • The Red Wings are banking on their new No. 1 improving with age(like fine whiskey?) and recapturing the form that once made him one of the world’s best keepers

STARS ALIGN • For the past 12 years, Glen Gulutzan has been on a secret mission – one so covert, even he didn’t know about it. But now back in ‘Big D,’ he is on a mission to be the one to finally get the Stars over the top

CHANGING SPEED • K’Andre Miller is looking forward to fitting in with the Hurricanes’ high-pace philosophy and enjoying the more laid-back lifestyle Carolina has to offer

AVS AND HAVE NOTS • Brent Burns has had an incredible career spanning two decades. But he’s still chasing his first Stanley Cup. That’s what made signing in Colorado so attractive to him

MEET THE NEW GUY: CENTRAL DIVISION

CHANGING LANES • Whether it’s navigating an...