The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. Hradek...who thought he might be headed to the minors, that has to feel pretty good. 2. Evgeni Malkin is back! And, not surprisingly, the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing streak with a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. HradekIf it's Thursday (it is Thursday, right?), it must be time for me to put on the blindfold and take out the dartboard. Well, actually, my picks aren't ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Sitting down with Penguins GM Ray Shero
E.J. Hradek...really well. They've helped take a little pressure off Sid and Geno [Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin]. HRADEK: Do you see any potential problems you need to address? SHERO: I think it's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Tavares dazzles, but misses chances, too
E.J. HradekWhen I caught up with John Tavares about an hour after he'd finished his first NHL game -- a 4-3 shootout loss to the visiting Penguins on Saturday ni...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line
E.J. Hradek...outshot 24-12. He was particularly sharp making back-to-back stops on Ruslan Fedotenko and Evgeni Malkin in the final minute of the second period. Without Osgood's strong work, the Pens would...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5
E.J. Hradek...Several Penguins hurt their club's cause. Kunitz took needless goaltender interference and roughing penalties. Center Evgeni Malkin, who has a nasty temper to go along with his amazing skill, was whistled for an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Staal strong; Wings don't pursue Zetterberg-Crosby matchup
E.J. Hradek...faceoffs, though. • The Wings' penalty-killing woes continued in Game 4. Penguins superstar pivot Evgeni Malkin converted a power-play chance just 2:39 into the game. Still, Red Wings coach Mike...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Line changes, Malkin-Crosby combo and refs' missed call
E.J. Hradek...problem appeared to be caused by either Maxime Talbot or Miroslav Satan, who both joined center Evgeni Malkin and left winger Ruslan Fedotenko on the ice during an on-the-fly change. After the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Lineup changes, slow start haunt Penguins
E.J. HradekDETROIT -- Here are some quick notes from the Wings' 3-1 Game 2 victory over the Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday night: • Old reliab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009Postgame report: Keep an eye on the Crosby-Zetterberg duel
E.J. Hradek...1:23 left in the period, Pens forward Ruslan Fedotenko tied the game by slipping an Evgeni Malkin rebound past Chris Osgood. On the play, Malkin rifled a slap shot right into Osgood, who...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell's on-ice choices continue to hurt Hawks
E.J. HradekHow do you ruin a Sunday afternoon in Chicago? Invite the Red Wings to town. After the holiday weekend results, it seems the Wings and Penguins are pr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Five Things We Learned: Seven-defensemen plan working for Pens
E.J. HradekHigh-tempo action, terrific goaltending and a pair of young brothers at each other's throats … welcome to the Eastern Conference finals! Here are...
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: Net worth, struggling blue lines and celebrations
E.J. HradekWASHINGTON -- The air came out of the balloon pretty quickly Wednesday night. The Penguins took no prisoners in a decisive 6-2 win over the Capitals. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 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 ...
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