The Big Push
E.J. HradekPoor Gary Bettman. If he didn't have bad luck he'd have no luck at all. Sure, his "new" NHL is a hit. Fans are back in record numbers and the rules ch...
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008It's never too early to look at free-agent picture
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIt's never too early to look ahead, right? That's why we figured we'd take a look at the early free-agent lists for next summer.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008NHL PREVIEW
E.J. HradekEDMONTON OILERS Last Season: 41–35–6 Coach: Craig MacTavish In a division in which every other team fell backward, the Oilers have surge...
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008ESPN The Magazine: Western Conference previews
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Western Conference by division.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007Teams look dramatically different on Day 1
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIf you hockey fans were looking for some wild spending reminiscent of the good ol' pre-lockout days, the opening day of free agency didn't disappoint. Here's how the teams fared.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2007Pivotal players: Gaborik & Naslund
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineMarian Gaborik and Markus Naslund will be key figures in their conference semifinal matchup.
Story | April 24, 2003Pivotal players: Jonsson & White
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineKenny Jonsson and Todd White will be key figures in their first-round matchup.
Story | April 08, 2003The view from the left
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineA good left wing is hard to find. Here are three of the NHL's tops.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2002Milestones on the menu
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineJoe Sakic and Ron Francis continue to make their mark on history.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2002Slotting: The right jobs for the right players
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhy does a player thrive with one team but not another when he's playing the same position?
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2002A flyby in Dallas
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineEd Belfour's return to Dallas ... and other weekend notes.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2002Pressure on aging Wings to win Game 7 now
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineAfter winning Game 6 at Colorado, the Red Wings are under more pressure to win Game 7.
Story | May 30, 2002What if ...? That is the question for the Sharks
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe Sharks didn't have the answer in Game 7, but they do have what it takes to get it done in the future.
Story | May 16, 2002Avalanche picking up where they left off
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe Avalanche are following a script similar to last season's.
Story | April 19, 2002Canada executes game plan to golden perfection
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineIn an all-North American men's ice hockey gold medal final, the team that truly played the North American style won.
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