Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. Hradek...winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has sidelined Detroit Red Wings D Niklas Kronwall for anywhere from four to eight weeks. The natural question: Was it enough? If the goal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. Hradek...suspended by the league for initiating the knee-to-knee collision with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall, who'll be sidelined for four-to-eight weeks with a sprained MCL in his left...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Inside the Projections: Defense
Andrew Rothstein, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus dishes on which teams will flaunt the best and worst blue lines in 2009-10, explaining the defense category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL Preview.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
Wings have little cash to address needs
Iain Fyffe and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineWith the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009
Insider Intel: The Hossa Factor
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusA two-man advantage is a must-have scoring opportunity in the playoffs, and teams that can't capitalize see a massive drop off in their winning percentage.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009
PMDs are key weapons in playoffs
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusGetting points from your blue line has always been seen as an advantage. But having a pair of elite puck-moving defensemen could be the key to the Stanley Cup.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009
Hradek: 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
Game 3: Instant analysis
...the more you press them, the more pressure that falls to Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski and Niklas Kronwall. • A simple unforced error (I like to mix in a tennis term now and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2008
Game 2: Instant analysis
• The Wings did a brilliant job of limiting the Penguins' attack in Game 2. Detroit held Pittsburgh without a shot in the first 12 minutes ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2008
Game 1: Instant analysis
...ice. When possible, Babcock chose to use veteran checking center Kris Draper and second-pair defensemen Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart against Penguins star pivot Evgeni Malkin. In the third period, Pens coach Michel...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2008
Morning Skate: Time will tell
...to see what happened to the damaged Wings (Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, Chris Chelios, Dan Cleary, Niklas Kronwall and Dominik Hasek were out due to injuries) in Edmonton. As it turned out, the Oilers...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2008
I was wrong ... again!
...might have been. They'll probably wonder what would have happened if Mathieu Schneider and/or Niklas Kronwall had been healthy for the series. Without them, guys like Chris Chelios, Andreas Lilja and Brett...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2007
FHL: 10 Names to Know
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN Fantasy GamesTristan Cockcroft gives fantasy owners 10 names to know for the upcoming hockey season.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2006
FHL: Mock Draft Picks
ESPN Fantasy GamesESPN Fantasy Hockey presents our mock draft.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2006
Summer Report: Red Wings
Red Wings GM Ken Holland spent the first half of the summer pondering his goaltending situation. He decided last year's starter, Manny Legace, just wa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 31, 2006
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