Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. HradekBefore I dive into the holiday edition of the Monday 10, I have to take a short musical detour. I highly recommend that you check out the video for th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 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...The Penguins have dropped consecutive one-goal games, losing at home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes. So I have to figure they're ready to get back on track. The Pens have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
What's wrong with the Avs, Blues and Flyers?
E.J. Hradek...Ballard. I mean, Ovie, what were you thinking when you decided to that reckless run at Carolina Hurricanes D Tim Gleason? You're putting yourself and your opponent in peril with those types of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | 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
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. Hradek...score. The Bruins are having trouble in that area. Give me Atlanta. Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes What can I possibly say about this meeting between the two worst teams in the league...
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
Three favorites to be No. 1 pick in 2010
E.J. HradekThe NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary rankings (Fall 2009) for the draft class of 2010. The rankings are broken into several categories. T...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Anderson, Kopitar are the real deals
E.J. HradekRight now, after three straight losses, I'm wondering a little bit about the Colorado Avalanche. As I type, the Avs still lead the Northwest Division,...
Blog Entry | 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
Mailbag: The year of the Sharks?
E.J. Hradek...would look at playing full time four-on-four. Mr. Hradek: Is there any chance the Carolina Hurricanes can get things turned around? -- Bobby R, N.C. Oh Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. I wish I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
The trapezoid's demise, and why the Blues are last
E.J. Hradek...story of the season continues to be injuries. We lost a few more players over the weekend. Hurricanes stopper Cam Ward (upper leg laceration) will be lost for three to four weeks. Wings forward Jason...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. Hradek...here are five things I'll be keeping an eye on over the weekend. Will the Carolina Hurricanes get downgraded? Will the Hurricanes continue to spiral out of the playoff picture? Paul Maurice's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Mailbag: Carlyle taking fire in Anaheim
E.J. HradekIt's Election Day. So, if you're old enough and eligible, get to the polls. I know this isn't a sexy Presidential election like last year. Still, ther...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Some scary sights over Halloween weekend
E.J. HradekYou'll have to forgive me if I'm a little too giddy today. I'm coming off a great weekend of hockey games, two Yankees wins and Brett Favre's monster ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
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