Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. Hradek...Miller Zach Parise Paul Martin Tim Thomas Paul Stastny Erik Johnson Craig Anderson Bobby Ryan Ryan Suter -- Patrick Kane Brooks Orpik -- Dustin Brown Mike Komisarek -- Ryan Malone Rob Scuderi -- Phil Kessel -- -- Ryan Kesler -- -- David Backes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. Hradek...seven games. It will be interesting to see whether coach Todd McLellan uses Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau against Crosby. I'd probably go with Marleau because of his terrific skating skill. Will the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Sharks coach speaks on Heatley, playoff struggles
E.J. HradekYou probably didn't know that San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan had a brief five-game stint as a player in the NHL. During the 1987-88 season, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009
Five 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, 2009Five Things: Thornton, Marleau need to step up
E.J. Hradek...continued to fiddle with line combinations, trying to get more out of stars Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. Neither player has been able to raise the level of their game in this series. While...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 24, 2009Five Things We Learned: Ducks' young line on fire, Sharks' power play a dud
E.J. HradekHere are five things I jotted into my playoff notebook while watching the Ducks put the Presidents' Trophy-winning Sharks into a 2-0 series bind Sunda...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 20, 2009Last chance for Sharks, Red Wings to make statement before playoffs
E.J. HradekWhile I was focused on coaching changes, mob connections and multiple trade rumors, something snuck up on me. Tonight, the Western Conference's top t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009Man Advantage
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineNHL power plays are better than ever, but NHL penalty killers are gaining on them.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009With 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, 2009The Daily 5: What caught our eye this past weekend
E.J. Hradek...five-game homestand with a come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Blues as captain Patrick Marleau netted the winning goal at the 14:57 mark of the third period. San Jose overcame...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008NHL PREVIEW
E.J. Hradek...SP) should make room for a Vezina. But top C's Joe Thornton (96 points) and Patrick Marleau (48 points) must be better in crunch time; the same goes for RW Jonathan Cheechoo (23...
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008ESPN The Magazine: Western Conference previews
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Western Conference by division.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007ESPN The Magazine: Second To None
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe best attribute for an NHL team? Being more than your top line, says E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006
Don't worry Pittsburgh, your team likely isn't leaving
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineDon't worry Penguins fans. Even if that Isle of Capri bid falls through, E.J. Hradek believes the team isn't leaving Steel City.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006E.J.'s Morning Skate Archive: Week of Dec. 23
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineCatch up on E.J.'s Morning Skate, Dec. 23-27.
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