Anderson, Kopitar are the real deals
E.J. HradekRight now, after three straight losses, I'm wondering a little bit about the Colorado Avalanche. As I type, the Avs still lead the Northwest Division,...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Five Things We Learned: Ducks go down fighting, Chara does not
E.J. Hradek...Hiller is due to earn $1.3 million in the final year of his deal. Veteran Jean-Sebastien Giguere, who made just one mop-up appearance in the postseason, has two years and $13 million...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009Five Things: Babcock wins battle of the line changes in Game 4
E.J. HradekThe Red Wings looked very much like themselves in an impressive 6-3 win over the Ducks at the Honda Center in Game 4 of their Western Conference semif...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Five Things We Learned: Ducks' young line on fire, Sharks' power play a dud
E.J. Hradek...in the California classic. The Swiss-born stopper, who grabbed the net because longtime Ducks starter Jean-Sebastien Giguere was struggling, has been rock solid, turning back 77 of 79 San Jose shots. For a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 20, 2009Ranking this season's playoff goalies
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhich goalies give confidence and which make you cringe? E.J. Hradek ranks this season's playoff netminders.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009Five Things We Learned: No more doubts for Osgood and Hiller
E.J. HradekThe second night of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs is in the books. Here are five things that stood out: 1. After a disappointing regular season, whic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009NHL 180
E.J. HradekSean Avery thought he knew playoff hockey; he had a great view of it from the stands during The Wings' 2002 cup run.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009Tuesday night preview: The games with the most playoff implications
E.J. Hradek...made 51 saves to steal a victory. In that same game, Ducks coach Randy Carlyle pulled Jean-Sebastien Giguere twice. In Anaheim's next game, Carlyle opted for backup Jonas Hiller against the Avalanche. He...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 31, 2009My top moments from the NHL All-Star Game
E.J. Hradek...favorite nicknames ("The Pocket Rocket"), received a prolonged ovation from the crowd. Before the game, Habs legends Jean Beliveau and Bob Gainey (also currently Montreal's GM) dropped the ceremonial first puck. Beliveau, who has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 25, 2009Can Brian Burke really deliver in Toronto?
E.J. Hradek...already drafted future stars Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. They already had Conn Smythe-winning stopper Jean-Sebastien Giguere. Plus, they had an ace in the hole (Rob Niedermayer) on the roster when it came...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2008Defense, solid netminding will keep Cup in Western Conference
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIf you believe defense wins championships, then you have to figure the eventual Stanley Cup winner will come from the Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008Niedermayer's expected return raises cap questions for Ducks
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineScott Niedermayer's return will make Ducks fans happy, but it will cause financial headaches for GM Brian Burke.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007These five free agents will garner the most buzz
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineMore than 100 players will hit the free-agent market July 1. Here are five guys who will get, and deserve, a lot of attention.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Cup 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.
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