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E.J. Hradek ranks the top 10 defensemen in the NHL this season, noting the his No. 1 choice might even be underrated.

Blog | Conversation | September 29, 2010

E.J. Hradek turns back the clock and re-examines the loaded 2003 draft. How would the first round look if the GMs could pick knowing what we know now? So glad you asked.

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010

E.J. Hradek takes a look at each of the first-round series, sniffing out key reasons that each series could be closer than it first may appear.

Blog | Conversation | April 14, 2010

E.J. Hradek ranks the NHL's top 10 puck-moving defensemen, taking into account who can best lead a team to the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2010

E.J. Hradek revisists yesterday's gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2010

E.J. Hradek believes the Swedes are sitting pretty heading into the single-elimination tournament portion of the Olympics

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2010

E.J. Hradek breaks down each of Wednesday's Olympic matchups, including Team USA versus Switzerland and what should be an epic clash between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ... er ... Canada and Russia.

Blog | Conversation | February 23, 2010

E.J. Hradek examines the future of Olympic hockey in the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2010

Before 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 the holiday song, "That's What Christmas Means To Me," written and performed by Alyonka and Diana Lari...

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2009

A couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really, how can I turn down a request from "Rishi?" And, I have to say, Rishi's Devils actually deserve a ...

Blog | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Teams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

If you thought this was the last you'd see of these Red Wings, think again.

If you thought this was the last you'd see of these Red Wings, think again.