Dave King (5)

This book needed a stronger and more thorough edit (and probably a better co-writer). The journal format didn't work - there was so much repetition and so many bland anecdotes. There were some interesting tidbits here and there, and the last section, with King's overall thoughts and conclusions, was the strongest part of the book. Also be prepared for hockey-Canada parochialism and the aforementioned blandness.

Diary like entries covering King's season as the first Canadian coach in the Super League as head coach of Magnitogorsk in Malkin's final season there. Very good balance between covering the life difference and the hockey difference between Russia and Canada/West. Might be slightly disappointing for a reader wanting more in depth analysis of one or the other, but still highly recommend.

Great introduction to the KHL and hockey in Russia