Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. Hradek...starter, then down the line. I went back and forth for a while between Anderson and Los Angeles Kings keeper Jonathan Quick. When the rosters are announced, I expect Quick to make the team, since...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. HradekBefore I dive into the holiday edition of the Monday 10, I have to take a short musical detour. I highly recommend that you check out the video for th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009
Shootout secrets
Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier
E.J. HradekI 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 ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Calder Watch: Varlamov jumps into the top five
E.J. HradekWell, I've made my December Calder list (top five) and I've checked it twice. From my vantage point, the freshmen in this year's class have been very ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. Hradek...has at the league office, Ovi and Co. would be putting on their outerwear this year. 2. King for a day: Hey, all you Los Angeles Kings fans, as we live and breath, the Kings...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...a trip. It's a risky play, but I'll go with Atlanta. Phoenix Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings The road team has won each of this season's first three meetings between the Pacific...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Calder Watch: Rookies under the radar
E.J. HradekFor one night, at least, Apple Valley, Minn.'s own Dan Sexton was a pretty mighty Duck. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound Sexton, playing in just his third NHL ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Outtakes with Anze Kopitar
Kenny Mayne, ESPN The MagazineKenny Mayne chats with the L.A. Kings' phenom center about his home country (Slovenia), playing poker with his teammates and his prospects as a figure skater.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Ear to the glass: Out of the dark
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineSometimes it takes a while for teams to emerge into the light of the playoffs. With the Thrashers and Kings poised to do just that, we asked members of recent postseason breakthrough teams to compare seasons in the cellar with their playoff push.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. HradekAfter taking the Thanksgiving holiday off to regroup, I'm ready to offer my puck prognostications for a busy Thursday slate. Remember, these selection...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Player power rankings: Brodeur rockets
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus rates every player in the NHL every week. Here are the top 10 on Nov. 23.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. HradekOn Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. HradekLet me start this edition of the Monday10 by telling you that I use one of those space-aged composite sticks - just like the NHL stars - when I lace '...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
EDITOR'S PICKS
EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "los angeles kings" make the list?