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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

Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line

E.J. Hradek

PITTSBURGH -- Here are some quick notes from the Penguins' 2-1 Game 6 victory over the Red Wings at Mellon Arena on Tuesday night: • First...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Five Things We Learned: Turnovers, timely saves in Game 1 of West finals

E.J. Hradek

...first-period interview with NBC rink-side reporter Pierre McGuire. A minute into the game, Chicago rookie Kris Versteeg carried the puck from one end of the rink to the other, firing a high wrist...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Last chance for Sharks, Red Wings to make statement before playoffs

E.J. Hradek

While I was focused on coaching changes, mob connections and multiple trade rumors, something snuck up on me. Tonight, the Western Conference's top t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009

NHL PREVIEW

E.J. Hradek

...was the Wings. KEY PROSPECT: Darren Helm, 21, C A future replacement for two-way C Kris Draper, Helm spent most of last season in the AHL. He impressed as a fourth-liner in...

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008

Crosby, Luongo should win this season

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

The regular season is winding down, and our E.J. Hradek has awards on the brain. Here are his picks for the Hart and other major honors.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007

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

Slotting: The right jobs for the right players

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Why does a player thrive with one team but not another when he's playing the same position?

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2002

Wings GM: 'I think the team can be better'

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

After a visit to the White House, Wings GM Ken Holland shares his thoughts on the defending champs.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2002

2002-03 Wings: A tweak here, a goalie there

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

If you thought this was the last you'd see of these Red Wings, think again.

Story | June 12, 2002

Hurricanes must find calm after the storm

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Upset and unnerved in Game 2, the Hurricanes must regroup before Game 3.

Story | June 06, 2002

'Canes master the art of closing the deal

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

The Hurricanes had the Red Wings right where they wanted them -- and won.

Story | June 04, 2002

Turning Point: Containing the waking Wings

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Can the Blues contain the Wings, who have rediscovered their offensive flair?

Story | April 29, 2002

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