Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. Hradek...11 games, there's a real good one between the Atlantic Division leading New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. While the two clubs each have 51 points, Jacques Lemaire's team holds first place because...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. Hradek...battling the Bruins, the Flyers have a home-and-home set (Tuesday and Thursday) with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. I do think the Flyers are going to get things turned around ... at some point. Still...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...to come up with a big effort. Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals In early November, without superstar...check Columbus in this one. Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins Remember a couple of weeks ago when...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 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
Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more
E.J. HradekI have a feeling that Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer won't soon forget Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 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
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...that run with a win over Ottawa. Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins After watching the Panthers lose...Give me the Bs! New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins Law of averages says this is a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
The trapezoid's demise, and why the Blues are last
E.J. Hradek...into the Builders section. And, lest I forget, Blues president/former TV analyst John Davidson and longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Dave Molinari will be honored for their terrific work in the broadcast and print...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. Hradek...since their 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Oct. 9. That's nearly a full...be an easy game, either. How do the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks match up against...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 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
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
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
Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineTeams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
Fasten Your Seat Belts
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe difference between missing the NHL playoffs and securing the final spot is huge, which is why teams are going all-out.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009
Icy hot
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineDo NHL teams really need to be hot going into the playoffs? Not exactly, but that doesn't mean a slump is acceptable, either.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009
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