The Hockey News

THN at the All-Star Game: Skills competition makes for night of pure fun

Brian Costello — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:42:00 GMT

From Patrick Kane's Superman impression to Carey Price's blue ice antics, the skills competition was a show for the fans. -

Costello: Remembering victims of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash

Brian Costello — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:55:00 GMT

While working as a second-year reporter, Brian Costello shares his story about being on the ill-fated bus. -

Costello: Wagering on the NHL season

Brian Costello — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:25:00 GMT

There are always many disagreements among THN staffers as to how the season will play out, so a little friendly competition is common. -

Costello: Hockey Hall of Fame inducts worthy 2011 class

Brian Costello — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:15:00 GMT

Usually players have to wait before being inducted, but Ed Belfour made it in on his first try, which may be because of committee turnover.

Costello: Robyn Regehr trade makes no sense for Calgary Flames

Brian Costello — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Why did the Flames trade Regehr and also have to include a second round pick? What is GM Jay Feaster's plan? -

Costello: Fond memories of Atlanta's first draft weekend

Brian Costello — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:20:00 GMT

THN's Future Watch guru looks back to his trip to Atlanta in 1999 when everything seemed to be working for the Thrashers. -

Costello: NHL Draft Preview showcases game's next wave

Brian Costello — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:02:00 GMT

There are always plenty of story lines to follow at the NHL draft and this year is no different as you'll see in THN's Draft Preview. -

THN.com Blog: How to determine who is a prospect in Future Watch

Brian Costello — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Readers often wonder where the cut-off point is from prospect to NHL player, so the editor of our Future Watch edition explains the classifications

THN.com Blog: Maple Leafs' Gardiner no longer of first round pedigree

Brian Costello — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Toronto GM Brian Burke is banking on recently acquired prospect Jake Gardiner blossoming into a top-four blueliner, but scouts have their doubts

THN.com Blog: 17 players make our People of Power and Influence list

Brian Costello — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:33:00 GMT

We look at the NHLers who make our annual PoP list and explain why they sit where they do and why one doesn't make the No. 1 spot. -

THN.com Blog: NHL fans can boo who they want

Brian Costello — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:31:00 GMT

GM Brian Burke chastized Toronto Maple Leafs followers for booing Dion Phaneuf, but they're well within their right. -

THN.com Blog: Top 100 players by position ranking makes for great debate

Brian Costello — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:25:00 GMT

When THN's Top 100 Players of All-Time by Position special issue is released, expect a lot of debate on where more recent players landed. -

THN.com Blog: Chelios and NHL lockouts ? looking ahead to 2012

Brian Costello — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:10:00 GMT

How great would it have been to see 'Cheli' make it to 50?...And why a lockout in two years is anything but a certainty. -

THN.com Blog: Teams still with work to do this off-season

Brian Costello — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:35:00 GMT

It's quiet around hockey circles so far this August, but things are bound to pick up; and why rookies may negotiate for smaller salaries. -

THN.com Blog: NHL free agent goalies having tumultuous off-season

Brian Costello — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

The supply-and-demand nature of the crease dwellers has resulted in some odd happenings this off-season, and it's far from over. -

THN.com Blog: Joe Nieuwendyk a worthy first ballot Hall of Famer

Brian Costello — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:28:00 GMT

In a weak induction class, Nieuwendyk leads the way and touched the threshold of greatness along the way in his career. -

THN.com Playoff Blog: Toews, Kane reminiscent of Hull, Mikita in '61

Brian Costello — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:20:00 GMT

The pair of Hall of Fame Hawks talk about the past and present in Chicago and we look at how they stack up against the new young stars. -

THN.com Blog: Leafs lose much more than second overall pick for Kessel

Brian Costello — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:05:00 GMT

Many Toronto fans are hanging their heads over losing the chance at Tyler Seguin or Taylor Hall, but what about the other two draft picks? -

THN.com Playoff Blog: Predators beat Blackhawks the old-fashioned way

Brian Costello — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Nashville's Game 1 shocker over Chicago was a product of the solid team play that has kept the club competitive year after year... and Niemi still the man despite a softy

THN.com Blog: Iginla for second overall pick?

Brian Costello — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Would it make sense after one disastrous season for the Flames to trade their heart and soul for Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin? -

THN.com Blog: If Bouwmeester plays, does anyone notice?

Brian Costello — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

A few thoughts from around the hockey world on Jay Bouwmeester, the best commentators, head shots and more. -

THN.com Blog: Sutters must pay for Calgary's failures

Brian Costello — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Contenders at the start of the year, Calgary would be lucky to make the playoffs this season, so it's time for a change in team philosophy.

THN.com Blog: WHA stars receive a Hall of their own

Brian Costello — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

More than 30 years after it ceased operations, the WHA is finally being honored for its role in hockey. -

THN.com Blog: Re-doing the 2009 NHL draft

Brian Costello — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:15:00 GMT

Using THN's Future Watch '10 as context, last year's draft looks quite different from how it originally played out. -

THN.com Blog: Crosby's goal the greatest ever?

Brian Costello — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:20:00 GMT

Sidney Crosby's gold-clinching goal led to a country-wide celebration, but is it bigger than Henderson and Lemieux? -