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E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek discusses why this year may be different in Detroit
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Atlanta's course could be determined by star forward
E.J. Hradek...talks have taken. If things aren't going well, the GM might have to pursue another Marian Hossa-like trade-deadline deal. After all, I don't think the team would want to get...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineTeams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5
E.J. HradekDETROIT -- Here are some quick notes from the Red Wings' 5-0 Game 5 victory over the Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday night: • Afte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Lineup changes, slow start haunt Penguins
E.J. HradekDETROIT -- Here are some quick notes from the Wings' 3-1 Game 2 victory over the Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday night: • Old reliab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell's on-ice choices continue to hurt Hawks
E.J. Hradek...minus-3 in 18:09 minutes. On Detroit's first goal, a short-handed marker by Marian Hossa, Campbell got caught behind the Wings' net. None of Chicago's forwards (Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. Hradek...Carlyle used that group to slow down the hot Wings line of C Valtteri Filppula, RW Marian Hossa and LW Johan Franzen. Then, he left his checking unit, led by C Todd Marchant, to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things: Babcock wins battle of the line changes in Game 4
E.J. Hradek...winger Tomas Holmstrom, as well as moving crafty pivot Valtteri Filppula in between big, skilled wingers Marian Hossa and Johan Franzen. In the postgame press conference, Babcock admitted those combos were his Plan B...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Five Things We Learned: Wings' top trio not getting job done vs. Ducks
E.J. Hradek...limiting the Wings' top trio of center Pavel Datsyuk, left winger Tomas Holmstrom and right winger Marian Hossa in the first three games of the series. Detroit's big line has yet to record...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009My top reasons for Penguins' turnaround
E.J. Hradek...the Pens. The club clearly needed an upgrade on the wing after the offseason departures of Marian Hossa and Ryan Malone. GM Ray Shero knew it. He would have liked to better address it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009Hradek: A look at past trade-deadline deals
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineAs this year's trade deadline approaches, E.J. Hradek revisits last year's deals to see how those moves panned out for teams.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009
I'll say it: I want a Sharks-Wings matchup in the West finals
E.J. Hradek...Doug Murray and forward Ryane Clowe responded later in the game by roughing up Wings sniper Marian Hossa, who was forced the leave the game in the second period for precautionary reasons. If you...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009Last chance for Sharks, Red Wings to make statement before playoffs
E.J. Hradek...affair, six different Sharks lit the lamp, while rugged winger Ryane Clowe dished out four assists. Marian Hossa had a goal and two assists in a losing effort. While the Sharks continue to hold...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009Therrien should have no regrets; this Penguins team not as good as 2007-08
E.J. Hradek...club's roster also had a different look due to the departures of top-six wingers Marian Hossa and Ryan Malone. Despite the club's best efforts, Hossa opted to leave and sign a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2009My simple advice for the Penguins: Shoot the puck!
E.J. Hradek...Cup finals last spring. They haven't been able to adequately replace departed free-agent wingers Marian Hossa and Ryan Malone and desperately miss injured defenseman Sergei Gonchar, who likely won't be back...
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