Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier
E.J. Hradek...have committed to rebuilding. The Rangers are skating on a treadmill, going nowhere. Dallas Stars at Atlanta Thrashers What to make of the Stars? Win one, lose one. Win two, lose two. And if...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. HradekEleven years. That's how long it's been since Russian-born hockey legend Slava Fetisov skated in a professional game. After winning a second straight ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...win over Florida on Wednesday. I won't fight the numbers. I'll pick the Preds. Atlanta Thrashers at Vancouver Canucks The Canucks return to Vancouver to open a critical eight-game homestand. The...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...don't need Ovi (suspended) to skin the Cats. Washington will win. New York Islanders at Atlanta Thrashers On Nov. 7, the Isles smacked a listless Thrashers team, 6-3, on Long Island. Since...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. HradekAh, the long holiday weekend is behind us. I had some great food and quality time at home and my garage has never been cleaner! On the ice, there w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. HradekLet me start this edition of the Monday10 by telling you that I use one of those space-aged composite sticks - just like the NHL stars - when I lace '...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more
E.J. HradekI have a feeling that Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer won't soon forget Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. Hradek...right? A guy can dream, can't he? Here's tonight's card: Boston Bruins at Atlanta Thrashers I should have picked the Thrashers last week against the New York Rangers at MSG. I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Quarterly returns
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. HradekIt was a great weekend for me. Hey, any weekend when I don't stumble down a flight of stairs (that happened last weekend -- broken toe, mild concussio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...Undeterred, I venture into the wilderness of the future yet again. Here are the Thursday picks. Atlanta Thrashers at New York Rangers After missing six games with a foot injury, Ilya Kovalchuk could be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
The trapezoid's demise, and why the Blues are last
E.J. HradekWell, if you're tired of my semiconstant references to "Mad Men," rejoice! The terrific series' third season came to an end Sunday night. So this will...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. HradekOther than Sunday's "Mad Men" season finale, here are five things I'll be keeping an eye on over the weekend. Will the Carolina Hurricanes get downgr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. Hradek...an uninspiring performance in net from Carey Price in a 5-4 loss to the visiting Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday, Jaroslav Halak might be back in goal. I'll take the Canadiens to knock...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
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