Inside the NHL
The Five Hole: Pronger, Boychuk and the dawn of Opposite World
The five bits of hockey news you need to know if you don’t need to know all the hockey news.
Video: Dropping the NHL puck and hopping into Ron MacLean’s truck
Watch Adrian Lee talk to Canadians, from Mark Messier to Jeff Marek, about what puck drop means to them
Inside the NHL
Time to rejoice, Canada: Hockey’s back. Get ready with our in-depth coverage of the National Hockey League.
Manny Malhotra’s got his eye on the prize: Keeping his career alive
An injury threatened to end Manny Malhotra’s playing days. Now, he must prove himself again, every night. Game on.
The numbers game: Hockey is going to the nerds
Why is pro hockey going Moneyball now? You can credit—or blame—the Leafs’ collapse last year.
Graham Skilliter is the ref with the right stripes
The NHL had only one official’s job open this year. Graham Skilliter got it.
Dion Phaneuf reaches his moment of truth
The determined Toronto Maple Leafs captain vows that this year will be different. Fans definitely hope he’s right.
Willie Desjardins is a winner. Can he make the Canucks one?
He’s coached everywhere from Tokyo to Texas. His emotional intelligence and intensity is off the charts. Can it revive Vancouver?
Max Domi dekes away from his dad’s tough-guy reputation
Forget about Tie Domi’s fists of steel—this Domi redux will make you remember him for his soft scorer’s hands
Calgary Flames rookie Sam Bennett is chasing the dream
He’s a natural, but the Calgary Flames rookie has also been working his whole life to get to this moment
Inside the NHL: A celebration of the return of hockey
Maclean’s celebrates the return of the NHL with a special package that profiles those who will give their all—on and off the ice