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E.J. Hradek looks at the best and worst move of every Northeast division team this summer; it turns out that the best move by all five clubs may involve a kid that hasn't played a minute of NHL ice time yet -- but is soon to become a Beantown hero.

Blog | Conversation | September 15, 2010

E.J. Hradek reacts to the blitz that is the first day of free agency, breaking down the biggest signings on the blue line, a theme that dominated the first day of the NHL's free-agent signing period.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2010

E.J. Hradek, just scant hours before NHL free agency begins, cues up a look at Ilya Kovalchuk, Sergei Gonchar, Matthew Lombardi, Dan Ellis and more to see where they might land.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2010

With the season winding down, teams will soon reshuffle their squads for next season. E.J. Hradek examines 15 key free agents who could be available this summer.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2010

E.J. Hradek takes his weekly dip into the mailbag, fielding questions on the Florida Panthers' trade plans for Bryan McCabe, the title chances of the San Jose Sharks and new Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2011

E.J. Hradek weighs the winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency. The Penguins are loaded for bear and the Canucks may have enough to finally play for the Cup. The Rangers? Don't ask.

Blog | Conversation | July 02, 2010

With arguably the biggest name on the summer hockey market being Ilya Kovalchuk, E.J. Hradek looks back at his draft class -- 2001 -- and revises Picks 1 to 30, as Derek Roy actually jumps 28 spots, from No. 32 to No. 4, along with other surprises.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2010

What should the Devils do in regard to free-agent super sniper Ilya Kovalchuk? Let him walk, says E.J. Hradek. Plus a look back at the Coyotes and Red Wings and a preview of Wednesday's Game 7 between the Caps and Canadiens.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2010