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In his farewell blog post for ESPN Insider, E.J. Hradek recaps San Jose's Thursday night win over Detroit and predicts a Sharks-Lightning Stanley Cup final.

E.J. Hradek analyzes statistical lessons from the playoffs, including the importance this postseason of power play and penalty-killing units.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

James van Riemsdyk is just one of several impact players who have skated under the radar in this postseason. While they may not have generated the headlines of some stars, here are 10 players that have made their mark during the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2011

E.J. Hradek analyzes Vancouver's series win over Chicago before picking winners for Wednesday night's Game 7 contests between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2011

E.J. Hradek looks at the wild goaltending situation in Vancouver, which heads Monday's hottest playoff storylines.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes his weekly dip into his mailbag, answering questions on Detroit's Stanley Cup chances, the Coyotes' future in Phoenix, and the potential for the Kings to rebound against the Sharks.

Blog | Conversation | April 21, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Wednesday night's games, picking the Washington Capitals to beat the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their series.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2011

E.J. Hradek checks in with his notes on all eight playoff series, noting that the B's and Pens are in some hot water and that this may be the season the Predators finally see the second round.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2011

E.J. Hradek studies each of the first-round playoff series and picks his winners to advance to the conference semifinals.

Blog | Conversation | April 11, 2011

EJ Hradek dips into his weekly mailbag, answering a question on the coaches who could get fired by the start of next season.

Blog | Conversation | April 07, 2011

Before diving into his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek weighs in on Monday's trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars. Plus more whispers from around the league.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2011

Trades are already coming in fast and furious as the Feb. 28 NHL trade deadline approaches. E.J. Hradek breaks down 10 trades that have already happened to see who won each deal.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes his weekly dip into his mailbag, fielding questions on which players he thinks are leading for the Hart Trophy, the realistic chances of the Devils making the playoffs, and whether Colorado will trade John-Michael Liles.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2011

In his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek debates the Philadelphia Flyers over the Tampa Bay Lightning and makes picks for the other five NHL games Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | February 15, 2011

In his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek takes the Carolina Hurricanes over New Jersey Devils and makes picks for the other five NHL games Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2011

E.J. Hradek dips into his mailbag to answer questions on the Phoenix Coyotes' playoff chances, the fate of the Buffalo Sabres' leadership, and the chances of Peter Forsberg returning to the NHL this season.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2011