Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...up to face the defending champs. When I look at the two teams, I feel the Pittsburgh Penguins are simply better in all areas. They're better and deeper up the middle at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...Nash makes sure they don't. I'll check Columbus in this one. Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins Remember a couple of weeks ago when Sidney Crosby went five games without a point? Well...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Calder Watch: Top rookie goalies and prospects
E.J. Hradek...by backstopping the Caps to the seventh game of the conference semi-final against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. This year, "Varly" is putting up some sensational early-season numbers. If Caps head coach Bruce...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 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
Thrash will upend goal-challenged B's
E.J. Hradek...fans in Raleigh get to see an entertaining game. Very reluctantly, I'll take the Leafs. Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators The defending champs got back on track with wins over the Bruins and...
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. Hradek...minors, that has to feel pretty good. 2. Evgeni Malkin is back! And, not surprisingly, the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing streak with a wildly entertaining 6-5 overtime victory over the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...them to win on the road in Boston. Give me the Bs! New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins Law of averages says this is a gimme for the defending champs. The Devils have won...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Mailbag: The year of the Sharks?
E.J. HradekAfter an impressive 5-0 shutout win over the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks quickly have found their way to the top of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009
Five things to watch this weekend
E.J. Hradek...but desperate for a win. That won't be an easy game, either. How do the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks match up against one another? After a 5-2 loss Thursday in...
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
Calder Watch: Minute-man Hedman tops list
E.J. Hradek...captain Scott Niedermayer of a sure goal that would have tied the entertaining game. Instead, the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 4-3 win. I don't think Crosby is ready to make...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Mailbag: Carlyle taking fire in Anaheim
E.J. Hradek...vote, you forfeit your right to complain. Speaking of campaigns, the league's incumbent Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will take their attempt for another term with the Cup to the West Coast to begin...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 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
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