Mailbag: The year of the Sharks?
E.J. Hradek...I just don't see it. The Hurricanes have dug themselves a huge hole. Star center Eric Staal started slowly before getting hurt. He remains out. On Saturday, G Cam Ward suffered a lacerated...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Some scary sights over Halloween weekend
E.J. HradekYou'll have to forgive me if I'm a little too giddy today. I'm coming off a great weekend of hockey games, two Yankees wins and Brett Favre's monster ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Dear Ducks, what the #%@& ?
E.J. HradekLet me start this mailbag edition with a question of my own for the Anaheim Ducks: What the #%@& ? After a 3-2-1 start, the Ducks have dropped four ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 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
Our top 2009 playoff moments
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe 2009 postseason has been one of the most memorable in NHL history. Here are E.J. Hradek's Top 10 moments.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Five Things We Learned: Seven-defensemen plan working for Pens
E.J. Hradek...a shot high and wide from inside the right-wing circle. Then, with 28 seconds left, Eric Staal couldn't react quickly enough to Jussi Jokinen's cross-ice pass, which ricocheted off Staal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Five Things We Learned: Ducks go down fighting, Chara does not
E.J. Hradek1. The Ducks are done, but boy, these guys didn't go down without a fight. I didn't expect anything less from a team led by such accomplished players ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. HradekAnd just like that, we have three Game 7s! I get the feeling the league would love to bottle this second round. It's been something special. And it's ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things We Learned: Luongo not so super in net, B's-Canes will get physical
E.J. Hradek...Tuesday's Game 6, when Boston fourth-liner Scott Thornton waves his glove at Carolina star Eric Staal, the Canes' stud center had better be ready to be punched in the head. Sorry, none...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009Five Things: Crosby on fire; Flames need more from Iginla
E.J. HradekHere are five things I noticed during our second wild weekend of playoff hockey: 1. For my money, Saturday night's Ducks-Sharks Game 5 battle was the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 27, 2009My top reasons for Penguins' turnaround
E.J. HradekThere's some bad news for the playoff contenders in the East. The defending conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins have found their way, winning six ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009The Big Push
E.J. HradekPoor Gary Bettman. If he didn't have bad luck he'd have no luck at all. Sure, his "new" NHL is a hit. Fans are back in record numbers and the rules ch...
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008NHL PREVIEW
E.J. Hradek...43–33–6 Coach: Peter Laviolette Carolina's problem last season wasn't offense. Eric Staal (38 goals, 44 assists) & Co. netted 252 goals (fifth best in the league). No, the issue...
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008ESPN The Magazine: Eastern Conference previews
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Eastern Conference by division.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007ESPN The Magazine: Second To None
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe best attribute for an NHL team? Being more than your top line, says E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006
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