Rich, insightful, and highly engaging, Bruce Dowbiggin’s 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 Yzerman’s superb talent for leadership, defenseman Chris Chelio’s two-way brilliance, goaltender Dominik Hasek’s unrivalled ability to stop the puck, and hockey executive Glen Sather’s 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.
From the Hardcover edition.
"A winner…will appeal to any fan, but especially to the cognoscenti who appreciate such a skilled dissection of hockey’s inner workings."
–Maclean’s
"Reads like a labour of love. Copious research, many interviews, much thought, and, finally, incisive writing."
–Toronto Star
"Highly recommended for anyone interested in the personal and historical building blocks that come together to build superstars in the Great Canadian Pastime."
–Quill & Quire
"Dowbiggin is one of the brightest – and most courageous – persons covering sports in this country.”
–Montreal Mirror
From the Hardcover edition.
