This Week: May 13

Sean Avery takes a lot of flak for his actions, but there's no doubting it helps energize his team.

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In the May 13 issue of The Hockey News:

• Our cover labels Sean Avery as the NHL’s Evil Genius.

• We give you an 18-page special section on The Quest For the Cup, with profiles on: Peter Forsberg, The Habs Homegrown Talent, Sean Avery, Stephane Robidas, Potential Blueline Free Agents, The Penguin Plumbers, Chris Osgood and Danny Briere.

• In his In The Slot column, senior writer Ken Campbell discusses the possibilities of a dynasty ever appearing again in the modern day NHL.

• Inside the NHL: Ryan Miller looks to make changes as he enters his new role on the competition committee; The Late Ed Chynoweth; and Green Teamwork in the NHL.

• Fresh Legs – our welcome to the NHL feature - with Justin Abdelkader of the Detroit Red Wings.

• In his Editor’s Notebook, Jason Kay explains how disputed calls have become a part of the game.

• In our Ask The Experts feature, we detail how entry-level bonuses are handed out and what exactly counts as a scoring chance?

• In Proteau Type, Adam Proteau talks about how there could be a few prized possessions coming from the defensive UFAs this summer.

• In Overtime, senior writer Mike Brophy discusses the beginning to a beautiful career for Pittsburgh’s Jordan Staal.

• Our Team Reports profile each squad’s potential free agents.

• Beyond the spotlight profiles Landis Stankievech, the Rhode Scholar who has been trying to balance hockey with engineering at Princeton.

• Your Letters to the Editor: Dave Nonis’ misguided firing; Adam Graves retired number; Love lost for Marty Brodeur; Our Chris Pronger trial; and Pronger’s winning legacy.

• Our Plus/Minus looks at the best and worst of the hockey world.

• Inside The Numbers has unique NHL stats.

• Depth charts for all eight second round playoff teams.

• 2 Minutes In The Box with Martin Erat.

• Starting From 10 counts down the surprise players of the first round of the playoffs.

• Rockin’ Out with Ray Emery.

• In Prospects Unlimited, we cover players and teams from the AHL, NCAA and CHL; give you the inside scoop on minor pro leagues across North America; and profile Chad Kolarik, Jared Ross, Tyler Myers and the NCAA Champion Boston College Eagles.

All this and more can be found in THN's latest issue. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand, buy it digitally, or subscribe at thehockeynews.com today!