Five for Friday: Pinning down league's best team
E.J. HradekMaybe I'm figuring this picks thing out? After a dreadful start with my weekly Thursday night predictions, I've put together back-to-back strong showi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Hockeytown blues
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek discusses why this year may be different in Detroit
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook
E.J. HradekAs Don Draper/Dick Whitman (played beautifully by Blues fan Jon Hamm) learned on Sunday night's episode of "Mad Men," it's pretty tough to keep a secr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line
E.J. HradekPITTSBURGH -- Here are some quick notes from the Penguins' 2-1 Game 6 victory over the Red Wings at Mellon Arena on Tuesday night: • First...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5
E.J. Hradek...coach Mike Babcock opted to use the Hart Trophy nominee on the left side of center Henrik Zetterberg and right winger Dan Cleary. The trio struck for the game's first goal when Cleary...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Staal strong; Wings don't pursue Zetterberg-Crosby matchup
E.J. Hradek...execute better on home ice in Game 5. • Babcock opted not to pursue the Henrik Zetterberg-Sidney Crosby matchup in Game 4. In the first two games, with the last change on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Line changes, Malkin-Crosby combo and refs' missed call
E.J. Hradek...Dan Bylsma did everything he could to keep top pivot Sidney Crosby away from Wings center Henrik Zetterberg. On the other bench, Detroit coach Mike Babcock instructed his centers to make quick changes when...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009Postgame report: Keep an eye on the Crosby-Zetterberg duel
E.J. Hradek...Guerin couldn't clear the puck after being pressured by Wings forward Johan Franzen. Detroit linemate Henrik Zetterberg picked off the errant clearing attempt and moved the puck back to Franzen, who fired a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell should not make same mistake twice
E.J. HradekOur thoughts from Game 2 of the Western Conference finals: 1. Hockey is a game of mistakes. In overtime in Game 2, Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 20, 2009Five Things We Learned: Turnovers, timely saves in Game 1 of West finals
E.J. Hradek...to make several big stops -- particularly on second period power-play chances by Johan Franzen and Henrik Zetterberg. The Russian-born stopper finished with 38 saves. Still, if he'd denied Cleary on that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. Hradek...checking unit, led by C Todd Marchant, to deal with a trio featuring Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. In the end, the plan worked just well enough to gain a 2-1 win and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things: Babcock wins battle of the line changes in Game 4
E.J. Hradek...opening period, Babcock knew he needed a different look. He united top stars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg on a line with crease-crashing winger Tomas Holmstrom, as well as moving crafty pivot Valtteri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Why Red Wings' 100-point feat is absolutely mind-boggling
E.J. Hradek...they've transitioned from a Steve Yzerman-Brendan Shanahan-Brett Hull team to a Pavel Datsyuk-Henrik Zetterberg-Johan Franzen squad. And they've done it as the league has changed from a clutching...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2009I'll say it: I want a Sharks-Wings matchup in the West finals
E.J. Hradek...this case, the refs didn't blow the whistle and play continued. Soon thereafter, Wings winger Henrik Zetterberg made a brilliant play to score a shorthanded goal. The odd coincidence is this: the same...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009Blog roundup: Devils vs. Bruins, fighting fallout and a shaky Sundin
E.J. Hradek...I expect another tight game at the TD Banknorth Garden. • Don't be confused -- Henrik Zetterberg received a 12-year deal ($73 million) from the Wings because it was the only way...
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