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
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
Veteran rosters have proven record
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus tackles the age-old question of, well, roster age and what it means for Stanley Cup success.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
Slump? More like 'sophomore surge'
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus busts the myth of sophomore slumps.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
PTI : NHL Season Opener
The best way for the NHL to seize the momentum that it had during the playoffs is by showcasing its youngest stars to increase hockey's popularity this season.
Video | October 01, 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
Winded city?
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineThe Hawks were last spring's talk of the league. But after a summer of discontent, puckheads are wondering if they can get up for the fall.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Inside the Projections: 5-on-5
Richard Pollock, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus dishes on which teams will excel at even strength in 2009-10, explaining the 5-on-5 category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009
PTI : Kane Beats the Fare
Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is pleading not guilty to charges that he roughed up a Buffalo cab driver for not having 20 cents for change.
Video | August 10, 2009
Hossa heading for a drop in Chicago
Robert Vollman & E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Chicago. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up and down on the Blackhawks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009
Among offseason movement, youth
Timo Seppa & E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazinePuck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on each NHL roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player heading into training camps.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009
Hawks become West's team to beat
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineChicago stunned the NHL by inking free agent Marian Hossa to a massive deal. It could put the Hawks over the top in the West. Or it could put them in a salary-cap bind.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
Biggest fix could be creating cap room
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
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