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
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. HradekEleven 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 ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 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
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. HradekWhat a weekend! It started with a coach getting fired and a wonderful 100th anniversary celebration in Montreal (that Guy Lafleur can still skate!). I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. HradekIf it's Thursday (it is Thursday, right?), it must be time for me to put on the blindfold and take out the dartboard. Well, actually, my picks aren't ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Goalies: The good, bad and ugly
E.J. Hradek...you consider that he's faced more shots (201) than any other goalie except the Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff (206). "He's giving us a chance to win," first-year Colorado coach Joe Sacco says...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
In 2009-10 debut, Price is right
E.J. Hradek...oldest: You need good goaltending. Montreal's Carey Price, Colorado's Craig Anderson and Calgary's Miikka Kiprusoff were terrific in their 2009-10 debuts, helping their respective teams get off on the right...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Five Things: Crosby on fire; Flames need more from Iginla
E.J. Hradek...minutes, 38 seconds of ice time. He finished a very uncharacteristic minus-3, too. Meanwhile, goalie Miikka Kiprusoff will seek his own bounce-back. The club's ace netminder didn't appear too pleased...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 27, 2009Five Things We Learned: No more doubts for Osgood and Hiller
E.J. HradekThe second night of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs is in the books. Here are five things that stood out: 1. After a disappointing regular season, whic...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009Ranking this season's playoff goalies
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhich goalies give confidence and which make you cringe? E.J. Hradek ranks this season's playoff netminders.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009With All-Star Game fan voting in, now it's my turn
E.J. HradekLet me say it right off the top: I'm not a big fan of the NHL All-Star Game. I've probably been to too many of the no-hitters over the years to appre...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009The 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, 2008NHL PREVIEW
E.J. Hradek...boasts heavyweights such as RW Jarome Iginla (50 goals), D Dion Phaneuf (60 points) and G Miikka Kiprusoff (.906 SP), as well as some able support from D Robyn Regehr and C Daymond Langkow...
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, 2007Conference finals: A look at the goalies
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWhat will it take to score in the conference finals? E.J. Hradek breaks down the final four netminders.
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