Rich, insightful, and highly engaging, Bruce Dowbiggins much-praised examination of the craft of hockey was hailed by critics as an enduring addition to the literature of sports.
What makes the best in the hockey business the best? By analyzing forward Steve Yzermans superb talent for leadership, defenseman Chris Chelios two-way brilliance, goaltender Dominik Haseks unrivalled ability to stop the puck, and hockey executive Glen Sathers gift for construction, shaping, and inspiring a team, Dowbiggin not only illuminates hockey greatness, he also documents the subtle evolution in how the NHL game is played.