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
Shootout secrets
Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier
E.J. Hradek...this a tough pick. But I have to make the tough picks. Atlanta. Phoenix Coyotes at Columbus Blue Jackets The Blue Jackets are due to win a game, aren't they? Ken Hitchcock's team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...will make it three in a row over Montreal with a victory at the Bell Centre. Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators The Predators seem to have some sort of hex over the Blue Jackets...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Ear to the glass: Out of the dark
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineSometimes it takes a while for teams to emerge into the light of the playoffs. With the Thrashers and Kings poised to do just that, we asked members of recent postseason breakthrough teams to compare seasons in the cellar with their playoff push.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...8-1-2. I like Atlanta to ice their New York visitors. Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets On home ice, the Blue Jackets can't afford to stumble against the lowly Leafs. Rick...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. Hradek...impressive win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Still, I think the Devils will cool them off. Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars After a nice 3-1 win in Detroit last night, the Stars return...
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. Hradek...Island. Former Colorado College star D Jack Hillen is fast becoming an important part of the Islanders' blue line. And, he's doing so after starting the season in the AHL. "He had a really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The quarter-season stock report: West
Puck Prospectus, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Western Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. Hradek...games of this season (both losses), Greene has made himself a valuable part of the club's blue line. In fact, the Devils are 14-1 with him in the lineup. On Saturday against Washington...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Best and worst value players
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusCraig Anderson and Dustin Penner not only help on the ice, but they're soft on the pocketbook, too.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. Hradek...the Canes host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Carolina will travel to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Can the Florida Panthers keep it going? Florida brings a three-game winning streak...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. Hradek...the banged-up B's in the first meeting of the season between these old rivals. Columbus Blue Jackets at Atlanta Thrashers The Thrashers enjoyed their little swing into Canada, beating the Ottawa Senators and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Some scary sights over Halloween weekend
E.J. Hradek...stud Alex Ovechkin, who left the club's Sunday afternoon 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period with the dreaded "upper body" injury. Washington Post ace hockey scribe Tarik...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
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