Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. HradekPardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. Hradek...team. It has very high expectations after making a big off-season move to add D Chris Pronger. I figured any early stumble would be dangerous for Stevens, who didn't have any Stanley...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. HradekOn Thursday, after weeks of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks finalized their new deals with young stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Kei...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...its 1-5 slide since dropping a 1-0 decision in Atlanta last Saturday. I figure Chris Pronger and Co. are eager to get back at it. Vancouver arrives in the City of Brotherly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. Hradek...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
Beyond the scoring spree in Philly
E.J. Hradek...The tally ended the score-a-thon between the one-time division rivals. New Philly D Chris Pronger called it a "yo-yo" game. Caps head coach Bruce Boudreau said it was one of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 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
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
New schedule coming soon; Koivu a great free-agent pick-up for Ducks
E.J. Hradek...As the most interesting analyst in the room might say, 'stay tuned, my friends.' Turning 35 Chris Pronger's new contract extension (seven years, $34.45 million), which kicks in for the 2010-11...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009Intel: 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
Five Things We Learned: Ducks go down fighting, Chara does not
E.J. Hradek...didn't expect anything less from a team led by such accomplished players as Scott Niedermayer, Chris Pronger and Teemu Selanne. Those are three names you will someday see in the Hall of Fame...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. Hradek...Getzlaf, LW Bobby Ryan and RW Corey Perry) and placed all-world defensemen Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger behind them on the blue line. That's one heck of a formidable five-man unit...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things: Babcock wins battle of the line changes in Game 4
E.J. HradekThe Red Wings looked very much like themselves in an impressive 6-3 win over the Ducks at the Honda Center in Game 4 of their Western Conference semif...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Five Things We Learned: Wings' top trio not getting job done vs. Ducks
E.J. Hradek...game. I thought Anaheim's stellar defense -- led by future Hall of Famers Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger -- did a nice job of keeping the Wings away from the net and limiting second-chance...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009Five things: Ward loves playoff hockey; Caps' Green rebounding in second round
E.J. Hradek...bothered them even more. 2. It was just another ho-hum Sunday afternoon for Ducks star Chris Pronger. In the club's series-tying 4-3 triple-overtime win over the defending champion Red...
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