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 ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Quarterly returns
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Hot Kings meet hobbled Wings, who wins?
E.J. HradekAfter much thought, I felt it was best to offer my surefire NHL predictions just once a week. So, I'm going to do that each Thursday. Really, if I wer...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Goalies: The good, bad and ugly
E.J. Hradek...Here's the good, the bad and the ugly among the league's stoppers. THE GOOD Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes: The quirky, Russian-born goalie has been a big key to the early success...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
With All-Star Game fan voting in, now it's my turn
E.J. HradekLet me say it right off the top: I'm not a big fan of the NHL All-Star Game. I've probably been to too many of the no-hitters over the years to appre...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009NHL PREVIEW
E.J. HradekDALLAS STARS Last Season: 45–30–7 Coach: Dave Tippett The Stars have something a lot of teams would kill for: balance. They can score (r...
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Cup finalists face several questions this offseason
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineStanley Cup finalists aren't immune to offseason changes (just look at the Hurricanes and Oilers). E.J. Hradek takes a look at the challenges facing Anaheim and Ottawa.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2007Ducks' dominating play along the boards helps clinch Cup
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek gives his Quick Hits from Game 5 of the Cup finals. First up: how Anaheim's dominating play along the boards helped it clinch the Cup.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2007Conference finals: A look at the goalies
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhat will it take to score in the conference finals? E.J. Hradek breaks down the final four netminders.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2007ESPN The Magazine: Hradek's story lines
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe Pens don't have a monopoly on good back stories as these playoffs begin. E.J. Hradek tells you what you need to know for the rest of this season's playoff teams.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2007ESPN The Magazine: Pair of Aces
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom ESPN The Magazine: In goal, too much of a good thing can be just enough. Just look at the Anaheim Ducks.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006
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