Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...I'd say it's a wash on defense. I'm expecting a wildly entertaining game. I hope the teams don't let me down. Could the perennially powerful Detroit Red Wings miss the playoffs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 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
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. Hradek...New Jersey Turnpike and across the Walt Whitman Bridge to the Wachovia Center to face the Flyers. Chris Pronger and his pals spoiled Jersey's home opener, hammering the Devils 5-2. Lemaire's bunch...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Stars' absence won't hurt teams much
Andrew Rothstein, Puck ProspectusWith Alex Ovechkin joining Evgeni Malkin, Marc Savard and many other top names out of commission, Puck Prospectus frames its weekly look into the NHL around the question of injuries to superstars and the effect on a team's success.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook
E.J. HradekAs Don Draper/Dick Whitman (played beautifully by Blues fan Jon Hamm) learned on Sunday night's episode of "Mad Men," it's pretty tough to keep a secr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
With the first pick in the 2010 draft, the Boston Bruins select ...
E.J. Hradek...head on draft day. For your sake, I hope the bad news Leafs can find enough wins...New York Rangers' surprise goalie choice Monday and Chris Chelios's next move, you must be an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009
My 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 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
Among offseason movement, youth
Timo Seppa & E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazinePuck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on each NHL roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player heading into training camps.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 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
Intel: Game-changing moves
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineBy trading for Chris Pronger, Philly upgraded its defense, but the move could hurt the Flyers' salary structure. Plus, E.J. Hradek weighs in on the Jay Bouwmeester deal and the impact of top picks John Tavares and Victor Hedman.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009
Buffalo should call for backup
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineWith the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009
Making sense of Day 1 madness
New owners like to make a big splash. We've all seen what Florida's new sunshine boys, Oren Koules and Len Barrie, are doing in Tampa. Up north in Ed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 02, 2008
Morning Skate: The marathon men
If you stayed up late watching the Stars-Sharks game, you got to see a really good one. I mean, a really good game. If you didn't, well, too bad. For ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 05, 2008
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