Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. Hradek...loss of Kronwall, who's among the better defensemen in the league. A simple look at the numbers tells the story. Kronwall averaged more than 21 minutes per game as a key contributor to the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more
E.J. HradekI 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. HradekIt was a great weekend for me. Hey, any weekend when I don't stumble down a flight of stairs (that happened last weekend -- broken toe, mild concussio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...1 rout in Columbus on Wednesday. Too often, I've seen a team roll up big goal numbers one night and get blanked the next. For that reason, I'll take a chance on Roberto...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Calder Watch: Minute-man Hedman tops list
E.J. HradekDid you see Sidney Crosby showing off his goaltending skills in Anaheim on Tuesday night? That's right, goaltending skills. With a little more than th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Mailbag: Carlyle taking fire in Anaheim
E.J. HradekIt's Election Day. So, if you're old enough and eligible, get to the polls. I know this isn't a sexy Presidential election like last year. Still, ther...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Some scary sights over Halloween weekend
E.J. HradekYou'll have to forgive me if I'm a little too giddy today. I'm coming off a great weekend of hockey games, two Yankees wins and Brett Favre's monster ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook
E.J. HradekAs Don Draper/Dick Whitman (played beautifully by Blues fan Jon Hamm) learned on Sunday night's episode of "Mad Men," it's pretty tough to keep a secr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
Picking a pack of pucks Thursday night
E.J. HradekDid you see Blackhawks star center Jonathan Toews get rocked last night by Canucks D Willie Mitchell? I figured you did, but if you didn't, it's at ab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
A first look at the year's rooks, draft prospects
E.J. HradekOn Wednesdays, I'm going to focus my attention on the league's top rookies and the prospects for the 2010 NHL draft. Today, I'll give you five freshme...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
With the first pick in the 2010 draft, the Boston Bruins select ...
E.J. HradekIt's Tuesday, so it must be time to dip into the mailbag to answer a few of your questions. I'll start by going off the board and saying yes, Yanks ma...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009
Red Wings still don't look right
E.J. Hradek...game, hammering the visiting Canadiens 7-1 on Wednesday night. Star stopper Roberto Luongo quieted the growing number of local critics with a firm 27-save performance. At the other end of the rink, Daniel...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009
My 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Despite Kadri craze, Leafs did the right thing
E.J. Hradek...earned a plus-five rating. Even if the games don't count yet, those are pretty heady numbers for an 18-year-old kid. (Well, to be fair, he turns 19 on Oct. 6.) To...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
Veteran Fleury could crack Flames' roster
E.J. Hradek...a two-way contract (that would pay one figure to play in the NHL and a lesser number to work in the AHL), perhaps starting him with its new minor league affiliate in Abbotsford, B...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009
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