Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...keep him out of the lineup. Detroit's D is already missing Niklas Kronwall (knee) and Brian Rafalski is day-to-day with wonky back. • Welcome back, Kessel! On Saturday evening, Toronto...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Inside the Projections: Defense
Andrew Rothstein, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus dishes on which teams will flaunt the best and worst blue lines in 2009-10, explaining the defense category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL Preview.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
Hossa heading for a drop in Chicago
Robert Vollman & E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Chicago. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up and down on the Blackhawks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009
Franzen could help Hossa's absence
Robert Vollman & E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Detroit. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Red Wings' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009
Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineTeams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
ESPN.com's final 2009 mock draft
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comHow will the prospects play out at the 2009 NHL draft? Gare Joyce projects the first round heading into the final days before Friday's selections.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009
Insider Intel: The Hossa Factor
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusA two-man advantage is a must-have scoring opportunity in the playoffs, and teams that can't capitalize see a massive drop off in their winning percentage.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009
ESPN.com's 2009 NHL mock draft
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comHow will the prospects play out at the 2009 NHL draft? Gare Joyce projects the first round.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009
PMDs are key weapons in playoffs
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusGetting points from your blue line has always been seen as an advantage. But having a pair of elite puck-moving defensemen could be the key to the Stanley Cup.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009
Game 5: Instant analysis
• Yesterday's hero is today's goat. Jiri Hudler, who scored the Game 4 winner, was careless with his stick in the third overtime. He was ri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2008
Game 4: Instant analysis
• Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart, among the Game 3 goats for his unforced first-period turnover that led directly to the Pens' first goal o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2008
Game 3: Instant analysis
...vulnerable players. Also, the more you press them, the more pressure that falls to Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski and Niklas Kronwall. • A simple unforced error (I like to mix in a tennis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2008
Morning Skate: Time will tell
...that game, so I was curious to see what happened to the damaged Wings (Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Chris Chelios, Dan Cleary, Niklas Kronwall and Dominik Hasek were out due to injuries) in Edmonton...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2008
Morning Skate: Free-agent winners
...hasn't missed a beat, connecting on a league-best 27.4 percent of their chances. Brian Rafalski, Red Wings After adjusting to his new surroundings, the former Devils defenseman has fit in nicely...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2007
Better or Worse? A look at New Jersey
...goalie/good guy Scott Clemmensen decided to bolt for Toronto!) Longtime core Devils Scott Gomez and Brian Rafalski decided to leave the Land of Lou via free agency. It's hard to replace guys...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2007
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