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The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. HradekEleven years. That's how long it's been since Russian-born hockey legend Slava Fetisov skated in a professional game. After winning a second straight Stanley Cup with the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Yzerman zeroing in on final roster
E.J. Hradek...duties as a VP/Alternate Governor for the Wings. Yzerman and his management team (which includes veteran hockey execs Ken Holland, Doug Armstrong and Kevin Lowe) are making their final player evaluations in preparation for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...take Boucher and the Flyers. Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins The Leafs have played some better hockey of late, going 6-2 in their past eight games. Unfortunately, Toronto's first trip of the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Calder Watch: Rookies under the radar
E.J. HradekFor one night, at least, Apple Valley, Minn.'s own Dan Sexton was a pretty mighty Duck. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound Sexton, playing in just his third NHL ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. Hradek...approach. I've never been on that bus. I think Lemaire is simply one of the smartest hockey minds on the planet. Hart Trophy candidate Zach Parise has been quietly going about his business of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. HradekWhat a weekend! It started with a coach getting fired and a wonderful 100th anniversary celebration in Montreal (that Guy Lafleur can still skate!). I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...deals with young stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. In a previous era of Hawks hockey, these three guys likely would have been headed out of town a la Jeremy Roenick and Ed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. HradekAfter taking the Thanksgiving holiday off to regroup, I'm ready to offer my puck prognostications for a busy Thursday slate. Remember, these selection...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Calder Watch: Top rookie goalies and prospects
E.J. HradekOn Tuesday, Jeff from Washington D.C. called me out about not including Caps' kid goalie Semyon Varlamov in my most recent Calder ratings. While I rem...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. Hradek...home and my garage has never been cleaner! On the ice, there was fridge full of terrific hockey to watch and enjoy. Now, it's time to play catch-up. Here's the Monday10. 1...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Calder Watch: Tavares ascends to top of rankings
E.J. HradekThe freshman class of 2009-10 continued to impress during the second month of the season. It seems like just about every team is getting some sort of ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. HradekOn Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. Hradek...in his left knee as a result of the reckless play. Hey, things happen fast in a hockey game. But you can't stick your leg out every time a guy goes around you. If...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more
E.J. HradekI have a feeling that Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer won't soon forget Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. HradekOK, I'm not brimming with confidence after a miserable 2-7 mark last Thursday. But, I have to do better this week ... right? A guy can dream, can't he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
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