by The Hockey News - November 6, 2009 2:22 PM EST
The young defender has excelled in his rookie NHL campaign, living up to the hype that followed him from Sweden to the NHL, and the 6-foot-6, 230-pounder is poised to establish himself as a premiere blueliner in the league for years to come. Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the Lightning’s defensive future.
Making an immediate impact in the NHL is difficult at any position, but the challenge is amplified for defensemen. Victor Hedman appears to be an exception to the rule.
by The Canadian Press - November 4, 2009 7:40 PM EST
NEW YORK - Tom Renney is bracing himself for his first game against the New York Rangers since being fired as their coach less than a year ago.
by The Canadian Press - November 4, 2009 5:50 PM EST
EDMONTON - With a roster riddled by influenza and injuries, the Edmonton Oilers had another anchor thrown their way Wednesday with news Shawn Horcoff will be lost for up to two weeks with a shoulder injury.
Writer and copy editor Ryan Kennedy joined The Hockey News in 2005 after a freelancing career in newspapers and magazines. He is the creator of Jersey Hound as well as the co-author of the the book Young Guns with Ryan Dixon.
Writer and columnist Adam Proteau has been with The Hockey News since 1999. He is a frequent contributor to radio – including his role as host of THN's Radio Show on XM Satellite Radio – and TV programs across North America and won the Professional Hockey Writers Association’s award for best column in 2005-06.
The Hockey News’s senior writer, Ken Campbell is in his second tour of duty with magazine. He was previously with the publication from 1988 to 1998 before coming back in 2006. He’s also the author of the book Habs Heroes and co-author The Top 60 since 1967.
Writer and copy editor Ryan Dixon has been part of The Hockey News since 2005 after working for a number of newspapers in Ontario and Western Canada. He has covered the game from its grassroots to the NHL level and co-authored the book Hockey’s Young Guns with Ryan Kennedy.
The Hockey News has been home to Charlie's hockeysockpuppettheatre since 2002 and Loose Change since 2004. The Instigator - his continuing cartoon editorial feature - started online with the CBC way back in 2000. He's also been cartooning for The Toronto Sun since 2005. He has been romantically linked to Barbara Walters' grandmother.
Senior copy editor Sam McCaig has been with The Hockey News since 1999. He regularly covers the NHL and AHL, but it hasn’t helped his game – his career high for goals in a season is one.
by Ryan Dixon - October 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Kings are on fire and home to the league's leading scorer, but it's the defending champs on top.
Two guys who are (kind of) the face of hockey in their nation have the L.A. Kings rolling.
You won’t get much of an argument that Anze Kopitar is the king of Slovenian hockey, especially since he’s stormed out to the league scoring lead with 10 goals and 21 points in 12 games.
by Ryan Dixon - October 19, 2009 8:32 PM EDT
The Penguins remain at No. 1, but Ottawa is on the move thanks to its solid play early on.
Maybe a strong finish is worth something after all.
In the final third of every NHL season, some team previously thought to be completely out of the playoff chase suddenly starts playing .
by Ryan Dixon - October 12, 2009 11:19 AM EDT
The Penguins take over top spot; do the Canucks have the guts to overcome life without a Sedin?
Ok Henrik, now’s your chance.
Losing Daniel Sedin for up to six weeks with a broken foot is definitely bad news for the Vancouver Canucks, but could turn out to be a terrific development for his brother Henrik – assuming the twins have money on which one ends his NHL career with more points.
In the Nov. 16 issue of The Hockey News we salute the best of the blueline with The Defensemen Issue.
This collector’s edition is a top-to-bottom look at the greatest jerseys in the history of the game.
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“I was coming in to take the boards away and had some good jump. He bobbled the puck at the last second and I don’t think he saw me coming at all. It was a shoulder right in his chest. He’s eight feet tall, so it’s not like you could hit him in the head.”
- Ottawa's Chris Neil about a hit he threw on Tampa's Victor Hedman Thursday night, causing Hedman to leave the game.
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