Sharks coach speaks on Heatley, playoff struggles
E.J. HradekYou probably didn't know that San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan had a brief five-game stint as a player in the NHL. During the 1987-88 season, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Rangers hot, Leafs not in early season
E.J. HradekAt the outset of this venture into the blogosphere, I promised to include your voice in the daily doings. In the future, I'm going to try to get into ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009
Red Wings still don't look right
E.J. HradekWell, Vancouver's weeklong local nightmare is over (whew!). The city's beloved Canucks finally won a game, hammering the visiting Canadiens 7-1 on Wed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 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
Five Things: Ducks flat-out better than Sharks; more bad timing from Bertuzzi
E.J. Hradek...feeling exactly the same way. In goal, playoff rookie Jonas Hiller was superior to Sharks vet Evgeni Nabokov. Hiller made 30 or more saves in each of the six games. He made all the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009Five Things: Thornton, Marleau need to step up
E.J. Hradek...stretches during the series. In goal, Ducks playoff newbie Jonas Hiller is clearly outplaying Sharks vet Evgeni Nabokov. After the game, the cameras caught Sharks GM Doug Wilson sitting alone in the visitor's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2009Ranking this season's playoff goalies
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhich goalies give confidence and which make you cringe? E.J. Hradek ranks this season's playoff netminders.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009Five Things We Learned: No more doubts for Osgood and Hiller
E.J. HradekThe second night of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs is in the books. Here are five things that stood out: 1. After a disappointing regular season, whic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009With All-Star Game fan voting in, now it's my turn
E.J. Hradek...team. In fact, there are eight clubs that aren't represented below. Sorry! Eastern Conference FORWARDS (12) Evgeni Malkin, Penguins. The NHL's leading scorer (60 points through Monday) is a no-brainer pick. Alex...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009NHL PREVIEW
E.J. Hradek...Will an infusion of winning blood help? You bet. With the new-look D, workhorse G Evgeni Nabokov (77 games, .910 SP) should make room for a Vezina. But top C's Joe Thornton...
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Defense, solid netminding will keep Cup in Western Conference
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIf you believe defense wins championships, then you have to figure the eventual Stanley Cup winner will come from the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008ESPN The Magazine: Western Conference previews
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Western Conference by division.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007Sutter takes the hit
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIt wasn't all Darryl Sutter's fault in San Jose, but he's the one who's paying the consequences.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2002E.J.'s Morning Skate Archive: Week of Nov. 11
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe Rangers dragged hockey into the mud on Saturday. Not it's up to Colin Campbell to clean it up.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2002Shark attack
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWith the team finally in place, the San Jose looks to regain their swagger.
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