Brodeur puts himself on the top shelf
E.J. Hradek...fortunate to watch the greatest goaltender of all time on regular basis. When I watch the Philadelphia Flyers struggle, I can't help but think it goes back to the crease. The talent is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Shootout secrets
Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier
E.J. Hradek...back weeks over the .500 mark? I'm feeling good! Here we go. Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers How many fights tonight? In the first half of this home-and-home battle between these...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Calder Watch: Varlamov jumps into the top five
E.J. Hradek...veteran head coach Jacques Lemaire. Bergfors was particularly impressive with a two-goal performance against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. On the season, in 31 games, he has netted 11 goals and 22...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. Hradek...professional hockey. Here's this week's edition of the Monday 10. 1. Classic Preview: The Philadelphia Flyers will meet the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden in Boston. Of course, the next time...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Ear to the glass: Change has come
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineCutting the cord with a coach is never easy, but it can also motivate an underachieving team. We asked our panel of players about the aftermaths of their coaching changes and the ensuing push to the playoffs for the Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Penguins.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...I guess I'll know for sure soon enough. Here are my selections: Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers rolled the Senators 5-1 in the first meeting between the clubs on Nov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. Hradek...from the Jobing.com Arena. Here's the Monday 10. 1. Bye, bye, Johnny: Not surprisingly, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Stevens took the blame for the club's recent slide. The news broke...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. HradekOn Thursday, after weeks of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks finalized their new deals with young stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Kei...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...I'll take Buffalo to keep the good time rolling on home ice. Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers Philly has been stewing over its 1-5 slide since dropping a 1-0 decision in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
What's wrong with the Avs, Blues and Flyers?
E.J. HradekAfter watching Monday's games, the question of the week is simple: What was he thinking? I could ask that question to either Washington Capitals super...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. HradekAh, the long holiday weekend is behind us. I had some great food and quality time at home and my garage has never been cleaner! On the ice, there w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Calder Watch: Tavares ascends to top of rankings
E.J. Hradek...his kid defender, giving him more than 18 minutes per game. 4. James van Riemsdyk, LW, Philadelphia Flyers: The second overall pick in the '07 draft (behind Chicago's Patrick Kane), van Riemsdyk is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. HradekOn Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. Hradek...Thornton dished out his 600th career assist during the club's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night. The milestone helper came on a short-handed goal by Dany Heatley. This...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
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