The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. HradekEleven years. That's how long it's been since Russian-born hockey legend Slava Fetisov skated in a professional game. After winning a second straight ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...at home after a trip. It's a risky play, but I'll go with Atlanta. Phoenix Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings The road team has won each of this season's first three...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. HradekWhat a weekend! It started with a coach getting fired and a wonderful 100th anniversary celebration in Montreal (that Guy Lafleur can still skate!). I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...t love the Stars, either, but I'll take them in this one. Calgary Flames at Phoenix Coyotes On Nov. 25, at Pengrowth Saddledome, the Flames scored a hard-fought 2-1 win over...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. Hradek...but I can't help picking them to stop the Senators. The Pens are the pick. Phoenix Coyotes at St. Louis Blues This is a tricky one. On Oct. 29, in a similar circumstance...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Quarterly returns
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. HradekIt was a great weekend for me. Hey, any weekend when I don't stumble down a flight of stairs (that happened last weekend -- broken toe, mild concussio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Niedermayer on Ducks' struggles, NHLPA mess
E.J. Hradek...competitive conference, where we've seen some surprisingly good starts from teams like the Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings, do you feel more urgency to get things turned around quickly? Niedermayer...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. HradekLast week, I had to rally with a pair of West Coast wins to get to 5-5. That gives me a mediocre 12-14 record over the past three weeks. That's not so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. HradekIf it's Thursday (it is Thursday, right?), it must be time for me to put on the blindfold and take out the dartboard. Well, actually, my picks aren't ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Some scary sights over Halloween weekend
E.J. Hradek...t play again until Thursday, when they open a short two-game road trip against the Phoenix Coyotes. Let's see if they get it right. 3. I have to throw a little shout...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Picking Thursday games, with a few gambles
E.J. Hradek...Oct. 15. I'll buy into the revenge factor and take the Lightning on home ice. Phoenix Coyotes at St. Louis Blues The Western Conference clubs meet in St. Louis after each scored impressive...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Draft Watch: Top junior D this decade wears red, white and blue
E.J. HradekTalking to an experienced amateur scout, I learned something pretty interesting. The little old U.S.A. is producing some hardcore kid defensemen. No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
Picking a pack of pucks Thursday night
E.J. HradekDid you see Blackhawks star center Jonathan Toews get rocked last night by Canucks D Willie Mitchell? I figured you did, but if you didn't, it's at ab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009
That's cold: Players get revenge on old teams
E.J. HradekThe weekend brings a lot of games and a lot of stories -- good and bad. With that in mind, I'll be offering my "Monday 10" at the beginning of each wo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
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