308 Results for joe thornton

Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier

E.J. Hradek

I have to say I'm really shocked to hear the big news from the NHL Board of Governors meetings that the league is looking at a second outdoor game to ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Keys to a Sharks-Hawks Western final

Tom Awad, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus simulates a Blackhawks-Sharks matchup and shares the keys to a potential Western Conference final showdown.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first

E.J. Hradek

Eleven 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 ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Marian Gaborik will be MVP

Timo Seppa, Puck Prospectus

Marian Gaborik will silence Caps fans when he wins the Hart Trophy over Alex Ovechkin.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Why Laraque might get a huge suspension

E.J. Hradek

...Jose against the equally powerful Sharks. That's must-see TV! 4. Congratulations to Sharks pivot Joe Thornton: Thornton dished out his 600th career assist during the club's 6-3 win over the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Player power rankings: New Vokoun

Tom Awad, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus rates every player in the NHL every week. Here are the top 10 on Nov. 23.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

The quarter-season stock report: West

Puck Prospectus, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Western Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Five things to watch this weekend

E.J. Hradek

...in their past seven games. It will be interesting to see whether coach Todd McLellan uses Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau against Crosby. I'd probably go with Marleau because of his terrific skating...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Sharks coach speaks on Heatley, playoff struggles

E.J. Hradek

...better night in and night out. HRADEK: Do you sense there's been early chemistry between Joe Thornton and new teammate/linemate Dany Heatley? MCLELLAN: There wasn't an early chemistry between them. I...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Slump? More like 'sophomore surge'

Tom Awad, Puck Prospectus

In its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus busts the myth of sophomore slumps.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Curtain rises on '09-10 NHL season

E.J. Hradek

...Avalanche fan, you'll want to tune-in to see the pre-game ceremony honoring retired superstar Joe Sakic. I just hope you don't have DirecTV, which has blacked out Versus (which has exclusive...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Inside the Projections: Faceoffs

Gabriel Desjardins, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus dishes on which teams will excel in the faceoff circle in 2009-10, explaining the ratings in the faceoffs category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Sharks forward getting long in tooth

Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

The Summer Skate series concludes in San Jose. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Sharks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Teams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Sharks should snag another scorer

Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009