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
Ear to the glass: Out of the dark
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineSometimes it takes a while for teams to emerge into the light of the playoffs. With the Thrashers and Kings poised to do just that, we asked members of recent postseason breakthrough teams to compare seasons in the cellar with their playoff push.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 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
PTI : Pounced Panthers' Goalie?
Should Keith Ballard be suspended for striking his own goalie with a hockey stick while venting frustration?
Video | December 01, 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
Ear to the glass: Style points
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineA goalie's playing style is like his fingerprint, each unique in its own way. We asked Ryan Miller, Chris Osgood and Ondrej Pavelec how they developed their style and why they continue to change.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 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 quarter-season stock report: East
Puck Prospectus, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 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
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