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In Part 1 of his two-part series, EJ Hradek creates rebuilding plans for the non-playoff teams in the Eastern Conference, looking at what went wrong for each this year and what their next steps should be.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2011

For his final "Five for Friday" column of the year, EJ Hradek lists five trends that defined the 2010-11 season. Included are Sidney Crosby's statistical dominance that could have been, and Alex Ovechkin's status as the league's most shot-happy player.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2011

EJ Hradek dips into his weekly mailbag, answering a question on the coaches who could get fired by the start of next season.

Blog | Conversation | April 07, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes to his weekly mailbag, writing that the Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry could take home the Hart Trophy this season.

Blog | Conversation | March 31, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Tuesday night's games and takes the Philadelphia Flyers over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2011

Matt Cooke deserves a lengthy suspension in the wake of his elbow to Rangers D Ryan McDonagh, writes E.J. Hradek. Plus a look around the NHL following an intense weekend of action.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2011

E.J. Hradek, fresh off his visit to the NHL GMs meeting, offers up five rule-change proposals to improve the league.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2011

E.J. Hradek ranks the top rookie defensemen in the NHL, leading off with his top choice: John Carlson of the Washington Capitals.

Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2011

E.J. Hradek delivers his weekly Tuesday picks, taking the Canadiens over the Capitals among other predictions.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011

E.J. Hradek dips into his weekly mailbag to answer questions on the New Jersey Devils' playoff chances, the Red Wings' home woes and the underrated abilities of the Stars' Jamie Benn. The good news for Devils' fans: They're not out of it yet.

Blog | Conversation | March 10, 2011

E.J. Hradek offers up his weekly Tuesday picks column, predicting that the Boston Bruins will take down the Montreal Canadiens.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2011

E.J. Hradek wraps up the NHL weekend action and looks ahead to the stretch drive as teams press ahead for playoff spots. Plus, notes on the Isles' coaching situation.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2011

E.J. Hradek fields reader questions in this week's "Five for Friday," answering queries on Brad Richards' future with the Dallas Stars, the lack of attention paid to the Boston Bruins' David Krejci and the New York Rangers' playoff hopes.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2011

E.J. Hradek evaluates each team in the Eastern Conference following the flurry of trade deadline deals Monday.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2011

Before diving into his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek weighs in on Monday's trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars. Plus more whispers from around the league.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2011

In his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek takes the Carolina Hurricanes over New Jersey Devils and makes picks for the other five NHL games Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2011