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The Game

Ken Dryden

The former hockey star and scholar focuses on ten days near the close of his last season and provides an in-depth look at the benefits and drawbacks of the sport

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The Rewatchables

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The Rewatchables

The hosts praised the title as one of the best sports books ever, noting its vivid portrayal of the Montreal Canadiens' late‑dynasty challenges. They likened its narrative style to that of The Last Dance, emphasizing its relevance for fans of team histories.

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Episode: ‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lat...

They said it was one of the best sports books ever, focusing on the Montreal Canadiens' latedynasty struggles and likening it to The Last Dance.

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One of the best sports books ever was The Game by Ken Dryden, which was about like the Montreal Canadiens at the tail end of their dynasty trying to hold it together. It's basically what The Last Dance is about too.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

During the episode, a listener described the book as interesting and suggested that the narrative of the author's final season could translate well to a movie adaptation. The discussion highlighted the author's character and the compelling nature of his story without offering a strong endorsement.

Episode: Live From L.A. It’s 32 Thoughts

It was described as interesting, with a last season story potentially suitable for a movie adaptation.

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I've been reading Ken Dryden's book and finding him to be such an interesting character. At times, I almost feel the story of his last season could be made into a movie

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