Keys to a Sharks-Hawks Western final
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus simulates a Blackhawks-Sharks matchup and shares the keys to a potential Western Conference final showdown.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 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
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. Hradek...seem all that bothered by it. The more interesting bit of news from that game was Dan Boyle's busy night. The terrific puck-moving defenseman finished with a whopping 34:28 minutes of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Strange but true, Crosby hurting Pens
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 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
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
Hot Kings meet hobbled Wings, who wins?
E.J. Hradek...scorers in this game. Each team also has a dynamic puck-moving defenseman (San Jose's Dan Boyle, Washington's Mike Green) to ignite its attack from the blue line. While both teams are...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 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
Heatley doesn't solve Sharks' biggest problem
E.J. Hradek...defensive zone. When I look at the Sharks' D, I don't see a championship group. Dan Boyle is a legit No. 1, but, after that, there are a lot of question marks. At...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Sharks forward getting long in tooth
Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series concludes in San Jose. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Sharks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 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
Sharks should snag another scorer
Andrew Rothstein 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 22, 2009
Lightning need to zap blue line 'crater'
Gabriel Desjardins and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineWith the start of the off-season 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 17, 2009
PMDs are key weapons in playoffs
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusGetting points from your blue line has always been seen as an advantage. But having a pair of elite puck-moving defensemen could be the key to the Stanley Cup.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009
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