This volume serves as a comprehensive statistical and analytical record of the 1985-1986 professional hockey season. Stan and Shirley Fischler, veteran hockey journalists, compile an extensive array of data, player profiles, and team assessments to provide a definitive snapshot of the sport during this specific era. The text functions as both a historical archive and a reference tool for enthusiasts seeking detailed performance metrics and league developments from the mid-1980s.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for hockey historians and dedicated fans of the 1980s era. The framing suggests a highly structured, data-driven approach that prioritizes statistical accuracy and professional insight over narrative prose.