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In need of a way to reinvigorate its fans following the lockout, a "24/7" series set during the Stanley Cup playoffs might do the trick. And Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau is all for it.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2012

In the press room after Monday's Winter Classic in Philadelphia, head coach Peter Laviolette praised the presence of HBO's cameras in the Flyers dressing room these past few weeks. "You know, I think the product speaks for itself," he said. The...

The NHL Winter Classic between the host Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers was the fifth-most watched regular-season NHL game in 37 years.

And the rest of the week in the NHL.

After the conclusion of last season's edition of "24/7," featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, it was pretty clear that Pens' bench boss Dan Bylsma emerged looking like a golden god of coaching, while the Caps' Bruce Boudreau cam...

With a contract that could go disastrously awry if his play deteriorates, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov steps into the spotlight with his quirky behavior featured on HBO's "24/7," and his team relying on him more than ever absent its stars.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2011

Capitals-Penguins Preview

Ahead of All-Star Weekend, Gary Bettman tells E.J. Hradek there will likely be another edition of HBO's "24/7" chronicling the Winter Classic. Plus the latest on the league's key issues, including its expiring TV contract and protecting its players.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2011

The NHL dared to dream and the Winter Classic was born. The league dared to let HBO cameras in and a hit was made. Where does the imagination go from here?

E.J. Hradek evaluates the just-concluded '24/7' series from HBO, which chronicled the paths of the Penguins and Capitals en route to the Winter Classic.

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2011

The Sid vs. Ovi debate. The coaching comparisons between Dan Bylsma and Bruce Boudreau. The location of future Winter Classics. NHL players weigh in on key questions surrounding hockey's premier regular-season event.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2010

Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus dives into the Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin debate. There are four reasons Crosby is clearly winning said debate right now, but there are several ways Ovechkin can become No. 1 again, as well.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2010

Penguins-Capitals Preview

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman disagrees with Bruce Boudreau's mom: He doesn't mind the Capitals coach's cursing.

E.J. Hradek's normal Monday 10 tackles a variety of topics, including the rise of the Dallas Stars, the speedy offense of the Colorado Avalanche and how Eric Boulton accomplished something similar this weekend to the Pats' Dan Connolly.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2010

Arlington, Va. -- With the unofficial f-bomb count at 29, it wasn't much of a surprise that among those Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau heard from following the first episode of the new HBO reality series leading up to the Winter Classi...