13 Results for ice skating

Why Laraque might get a huge suspension

E.J. Hradek

...sophomore D Jonathan Ericsson figures to get more ice time. Prior to the injury, Ericsson was averaging...good sense to go to the net while skating on a line with star forward Jonathan Toews...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more

E.J. Hradek

...in the crowd. The mild-mannered Niedermayer, who watched the melee unfold from the safety of the ice, was clearly stunned by the unexpected development. The whole odd event was made even more surreal by...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Three favorites to be No. 1 pick in 2010

E.J. Hradek

...the Islanders' bench boss has been gaining more trust in the smooth-skating defenseman. "He can really move the puck up the ice and we've been using him in all game situations," Gordon says...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Niedermayer on Ducks' struggles, NHLPA mess

E.J. Hradek

...the tremendous improvement with the game on the ice since the lockout. Where do you think the...guys are able to do more with their skating and their puckhandling. They're not restricted as...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Calder Watch: Skinny Monster is a big talent

E.J. Hradek

...some life into a Leafs team that was skating in mud after a dismal start. "He's...better here," Gustavsson says, matter-of-factly. "The ice surface is smaller so you're going to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Dear Ducks, what the #%@& ?

E.J. Hradek

...being outscored 21-9. Randy Carlyle's team was wildly undisciplined during an embarrassing 6-3 home-ice loss to the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Anaheim took multiple penalties that gave Toronto...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook

E.J. Hradek

As 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

A first look at the year's rooks, draft prospects

E.J. Hradek

...starts, as well as five draft-eligibles currently skating in North America who are keeping amateur scouts...kid defenseman, keeping him to a reasonable average ice time of 15:25. So far, he has...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

My 10 under-the-radar players to watch

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

We all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Five key rookies face serious obstacles

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

...RW, Bruins The 6-5 power forward's skating ability (plus-27 rating in 47 games) and...it: "I'm not worried about the on-ice stuff," Columbus coach Hitchcock says. "We have to...

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Depth Charges

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

These late-season acquisitions could provide a playoff power surge.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 15, 2004

Party Pooped

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Who'd want to go to St. Paul in February? These guys would -- and should.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 18, 2004

Devil or angel?

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

At Cup time, don't mess with Claude Lemieux, hockey's Mr. Clutch. But when the battles subside, he's a pussycat. Just ask his wife and kids.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 30, 2000