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E.J. Hradek analyzes statistical lessons from the playoffs, including the importance this postseason of power play and penalty-killing units.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

E.J. Hradek recaps Wednesday night's games and offers up his series predictions for the Western Conference second round.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2011

E.J. Hradek analyzes Vancouver's series win over Chicago before picking winners for Wednesday night's Game 7 contests between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2011

E.J. Hradek picks Tuesday night's winners, including the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 over the Vancouver Canucks.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Wednesday night's games, picking the Washington Capitals to beat the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their series.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2011

E.J. Hradek checks in with some early playoff observations from Monday night's games, including examining what should be another wave of player suspensions.

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2011

E.J. Hradek checks in with his notes on all eight playoff series, noting that the B's and Pens are in some hot water and that this may be the season the Predators finally see the second round.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2011

E.J. Hradek studies each of the first-round playoff series and picks his winners to advance to the conference semifinals.

Blog | Conversation | April 11, 2011

For his final "Five for Friday" column of the year, EJ Hradek lists five trends that defined the 2010-11 season. Included are Sidney Crosby's statistical dominance that could have been, and Alex Ovechkin's status as the league's most shot-happy player.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Tuesday night's games and takes the Philadelphia Flyers over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2011

Matt Cooke deserves a lengthy suspension in the wake of his elbow to Rangers D Ryan McDonagh, writes E.J. Hradek. Plus a look around the NHL following an intense weekend of action.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2011

E.J. Hradek delivers his weekly Tuesday picks, taking the Canadiens over the Capitals among other predictions.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011

E.J. Hradek wraps up the NHL weekend action and looks ahead to the stretch drive as teams press ahead for playoff spots. Plus, notes on the Isles' coaching situation.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2011

E.J. Hradek ranks the five most intriguing teams to watch ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Coming in at the top spot are the Los Angeles Kings.

Blog | Conversation | February 25, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes his weekly dip into his mailbag, fielding questions on which players he thinks are leading for the Hart Trophy, the realistic chances of the Devils making the playoffs, and whether Colorado will trade John-Michael Liles.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2011

E.J. Hradek breaks down Mario Lemieux's comments in his Monday blog. The quick take? Super Mario can't have it both ways when it comes to truculence.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2011