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Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters

E.J. Hradek

...US and Canadian Olympic teams. I will get back to my usual rookie/prospect-based Wednesday blogging next week. In making my selections for the two teams, I was looking for sheer skill, flexibility (the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Brodeur puts himself on the top shelf

E.J. Hradek

...book isn't closed on Brodeur, who's primed to build on those skyscraper statistics over the next few seasons. To challenge the mindboggling numbers, a gifted and talented young goalie (Brodeur was just 21...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Five for Friday: Pinning down league's best team

E.J. Hradek

...was crazy to take the slumping Hitchcocks. Unfortunately, the holiday schedule will put me on the sidelines next week. There are no games next Thursday, Christmas Eve. I hit that break just as I was...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Keys to a Pens-Caps Eastern final

Tom Awad, Puck Prospectus

Puck Prospectus simulates a Penguins-Capitals matchup and shares the keys to a potential Eastern Conference final showdown.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first

E.J. Hradek

...The Philadelphia Flyers will meet the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden in Boston. Of course, the next time these two Eastern Conference foes meet in Beantown, the game will be outdoors at Fenway Park...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Some love for the Devils, Brodeur

E.J. Hradek

...point, I can easily see him playing into his 40s. Congratulations, Marty. We look forward to your next milestone. And now, with no further ado, here are some questions from the studio audience. E.J...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Outtakes with Anze Kopitar

Kenny Mayne, ESPN The Magazine

Kenny 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run

E.J. Hradek

What a weekend! It started with a coach getting fired and a wonderful 100th anniversary celebration in Montreal (that Guy Lafleur can still skate!). I...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?

E.J. Hradek

...Stanley Cup since 1961 in a hurry. With approximately $60 million committed to just 15 players for next season (the salary cap upper limit is not expected to rise much -- if at all -- past its...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Calder Watch: Top rookie goalies and prospects

E.J. Hradek

...really like Rask's upside. I suspect he'll challenge Thomas for the starting job sooner (maybe next season) than you might expect. Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals (10-1-2, 2.39 GAA, .919 SP...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration

E.J. Hradek

Ah, the long holiday weekend is behind us. I had some great food and quality time at home and my garage has never been cleaner! On the ice, there w...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Why Laraque might get a huge suspension

E.J. Hradek

...go to the net while skating on a line with star forward Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. Next up for the Hawks: a date in San Jose against the equally powerful Sharks. That's must...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Ear to the glass: Style points

Lindsay Berra, ESPN The Magazine

A goalie's playing style is like his fingerprint, each unique in its own way. We asked Ryan Miller, Chris Osgood and Ondrej Pavelec how they developed their style and why they continue to change.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more

E.J. Hradek

I have a feeling that Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer won't soon forget Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Quarterly returns

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

E.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009