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Quarterly returns

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

E.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

In honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

I grew up in small-town America, living and loving just about every athletic contest. I watched, listened, played, read, illustrated (horribly) and d...

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Power Play: NHL once again falls short

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL always makes noise about cracking down on blows to the head and hits from behind. Then, we see the incidents from this past weekend with Darcy Tucker and David Booth. Again, the league is falling short.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook

E.J. Hradek

As 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Breaking down the Eastern Conference

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Bucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

2009-10 Team Preview: Washington Capitals

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Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Alex Ovechkin posted 110 points and won his second straight Hart Trophy last season. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNO...

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2009-10 Team Preview: Ottawa Senators

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Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images Alexei Kovalev signed on with the Ottawa Senators as a free agent this past offseason. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...

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2009-10 Team Preview: New York Rangers

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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Henrik Lundqvist had a 2.43 goals-against average and .916 save percentage last season. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW AB...

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2009-10 Team Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins

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AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Weighing heavily on Sid and the Penguins' minds this season: avoiding the Cup hangover. 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ...

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Ovechkin, Crosby go 1-2

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash breaks down the 22 rounds of the first fantasy hockey mock draft of the season.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

2009-10 NHL matchups to watch

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

East projections for 2009-10 season

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

We know Crosby, Malkin and Ovechkin will always be bona fide Cup threats, but is there anyone out there who can harass these young studs? Here are our East projections.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Intel: Game-changing moves

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

By 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Penguins-Red Wings Preview

Penguins-Red Wings Preview

Preview | May 29, 2009