Hockeytown blues
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek discusses why this year may be different in Detroit
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Picking Thursday games, with a few gambles
E.J. HradekDespite my so-far spotty record as a puck prognosticator, I'm back for another crack at the Thursday picks. Last week, I was a dismal 4-5. After a per...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line
E.J. HradekPITTSBURGH -- Here are some quick notes from the Penguins' 2-1 Game 6 victory over the Red Wings at Mellon Arena on Tuesday night: • First...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5
E.J. Hradek...nbsp;After missing the past seven playoff games due to a foot injury, Detroit star forward Pavel Datsyuk returned in a big way. The crafty Datsyuk looked like he hadn't missed a beat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Staal strong; Wings don't pursue Zetterberg-Crosby matchup
E.J. HradekPITTSBURGH -- Here are some quick notes from the Penguins' 4-2 victory over the Red Wings at Mellon Arena on Tuesday night: • Pittsburgh c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009Five Things We Learned: Campbell's on-ice choices continue to hurt Hawks
E.J. HradekHow do you ruin a Sunday afternoon in Chicago? Invite the Red Wings to town. After the holiday weekend results, it seems the Wings and Penguins are pr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. Hradek...he left his checking unit, led by C Todd Marchant, to deal with a trio featuring Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. In the end, the plan worked just well enough to gain a 2...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things: Babcock wins battle of the line changes in Game 4
E.J. Hradek...seconds into the opening period, Babcock knew he needed a different look. He united top stars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg on a line with crease-crashing winger Tomas Holmstrom, as well as moving...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Five Things We Learned: Wings' top trio not getting job done vs. Ducks
E.J. Hradek...of Scott Niedermayer, has done a good job of limiting the Wings' top trio of center Pavel Datsyuk, left winger Tomas Holmstrom and right winger Marian Hossa in the first three games of the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009Why Red Wings' 100-point feat is absolutely mind-boggling
E.J. Hradek...it as they've transitioned from a Steve Yzerman-Brendan Shanahan-Brett Hull team to a Pavel Datsyuk-Henrik Zetterberg-Johan Franzen squad. And they've done it as the league has changed from...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 16, 2009Last chance for Sharks, Red Wings to make statement before playoffs
E.J. Hradek...defensive shortcomings by filling the net themselves. Detroit is averaging a league-best 3.7 GPG. Pavel Datsyuk, the circuit's most unheralded superstar, leads the club with 74 points and 49 assists and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009Blog roundup: Devils vs. Bruins, fighting fallout and a shaky Sundin
E.J. Hradek...from now. • Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says he's putting the Nicklas Lidstrom-Pavel Datsyuk All-Star fiasco behind him. With Lidstrom and Datsyuk sitting out Tuesday in Columbus, Detroit still...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 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, 2009Instant analysis from Winter Classic
E.J. Hradek...left winger Jiri Hudler netted a pair of rebound goals to tie the game, before superstar Pavel Datsyuk scored a brilliant goal -- splitting Hawks defensemen Cam Barker and Brian Campbell and beating goalie Cristobal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 01, 2009Winter Classic: Players to watch
E.J. Hradek...has 14 goals and 17 assists in 34 games. He works particularly well with sometimes linemate Pavel Datsyuk. Coach Mike Babcock can use Zetterberg and Datsyuk together or on different lines to cause matchup...
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