2013-01-30 11:57:00
In this week’s issue of The Hockey News…
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• The shortened season is underway and there’s no lack of storylines early on.
• A Cup-favorite for many, the Rangers have stumbled out of the gate. What can we expect from John Tortorella’s men in the weeks ahead?
• Meanwhile, two teams playing in the Rangers’ shadow – including last years Eastern Conference champions – have high hopes of their own. We check in with the hot-starting Devils and the promising Islanders.
• Why more and more retired NHL stars – like Hall of Famers like Joe Sakic, Cam Neely and Joe Nieuwendyk – now working as executives around the league.
• Fans are showing just how much they missed the game during the lockout by filling arenas around the league and tuning in in record numbers.
• Reports on all 30 teams with updated depth charts now that the season is underway.
• Adam Proteau sits down with league disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan to talk about getting players up to speed on recent rule changes and some challenges on the horizon.
• In Overtime, Ken Campbell dispels some myths about fan reaction to the lockout.
• In the wake of triumphing at the WJC, U.S. hockey is truly on the rise.
• Prospect reports on Sean Monahan and a few players who’ve been starring in the ECHL this season.
• Our 35th annual Summer Hockey School Guide gives you everything you need to know to find the right camp in your region.
• And much more.
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"Last year we came in as maybe an underdog, quietly. Got off to the right start just because teams weren't really ready for us. But this time around that's not the case. They realize we are a good team and they're ready to go against us, right off the get-go."
- Los Angeles' Colin Fraser. The Kings have lost two in a row and are now tied 2-2 in their series against the San Jose Sharks.