Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...after weeks of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks finalized their new deals with young stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. In a previous era of Hawks hockey, these three guys likely would have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Calder Watch: Tavares ascends to top of rankings
E.J. Hradek...van Riemsdyk, LW, Philadelphia Flyers: The second overall pick in the '07 draft (behind Chicago's Patrick Kane), van Riemsdyk is the only rookie averaging a point per game -- with 18 points in 18...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. Hradek...to 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Inside the Projections: Intangibles
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek explains which teams have the hard-to-measure traits that will give them that needed edge during the 2009-10 season, explaining the ratings in the "intangibles" category from the upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009
Our top 2009 playoff moments
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe 2009 postseason has been one of the most memorable in NHL history. Here are E.J. Hradek's Top 10 moments.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell's on-ice choices continue to hurt Hawks
E.J. Hradek...handed marker by Marian Hossa, Campbell got caught behind the Wings' net. None of Chicago's forwards (Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews and Martin Havlat) rotated back to cover for Campbell. That opened the door for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell should not make same mistake twice
E.J. HradekOur thoughts from Game 2 of the Western Conference finals: 1. Hockey is a game of mistakes. In overtime in Game 2, Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 20, 2009Five Things We Learned: Turnovers, timely saves in Game 1 of West finals
E.J. HradekIn Game 1 of the Western Conference finals/Original Six matchup between Detroit and Chicago, experience triumphed over youth. In sports, that seems to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2009Five Things We Learned: Luongo not so super in net, B's-Canes will get physical
E.J. HradekThese Stanley Cup playoffs just keep getting better and better. What a night! After pondering Monday's on-ice and off-ice events, here are five things...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009Five Things: Ducks flat-out better than Sharks; more bad timing from Bertuzzi
E.J. HradekAnd so, we bid adieu to the Sharks and Flames. With just two games remaining in the first round, here are five things on my mind: 1. Here's the botto...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009Young Hawks players embracing team's history
E.J. Hradek...believe-it's-true story about this interesting group. It involves young superstars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane and a really surprised youth hockey team. Do yourself a favor and check out Isaacson's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 17, 2009Five key rookies face serious obstacles
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine...rating. "He's smart and quick," Hawks captain Jonathan Toews says. The wall: Stars Toews and Patrick Kane have been hounded by defensive specialists all season, leaving Versteeg free. But not for long. He...
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009
With All-Star Game fan voting in, now it's my turn
E.J. HradekLet me say it right off the top: I'm not a big fan of the NHL All-Star Game. I've probably been to too many of the no-hitters over the years to appre...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009Winter Classic: Players to watch
E.J. HradekIf you don't get to watch too much hockey, you'll be looking to see how the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks respond to the unusual conditions...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 31, 2008Time to shed some light on the unheralded
E.J. Hradek...injured super stopper Martin Brodeur. Duncan Keith, D, Blackhawks (4-14-18, plus-19). In Chicago, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews get most of the attention. And there's nothing wrong with that. However...
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