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
Strange but true, Crosby hurting Pens
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 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
Ear to the glass: Living with loss
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineStars are falling like a meteor shower in the NHL, so we questioned the affected teams on the ripple effect of losing a prime-time player to injury.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 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
Ear to the glass: Take your best shot
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineThe Colorado Avalanche have surged to the top of the NHL thanks to FA acquisition Craig Anderson's unflinching play when undersiege by enemy snipers. He's faced more shots than any goalie this season, but, oddly enough, he likes it that way.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 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
Fallen Leafs have porous D to thank
Richard Pollock, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus analyzes the woes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and how the team can rebound going forward.
Story | 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
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