Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. HradekPardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 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
Ear to the glass: Out of the dark
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineSometimes it takes a while for teams to emerge into the light of the playoffs. With the Thrashers and Kings poised to do just that, we asked members of recent postseason breakthrough teams to compare seasons in the cellar with their playoff push.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...Jackets On home ice, the Blue Jackets can't afford to stumble against the lowly Leafs. Rick Nash makes sure they don't. I'll check Columbus in this one. Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 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
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. Hradek...best start ever and the scorching pace Alex Ovechkin is setting, you must be an Insider. Rick Nash: Did you see the shorthanded goal he scored against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
Red Wings still don't look right
E.J. HradekWell, Vancouver's weeklong local nightmare is over (whew!). The city's beloved Canucks finally won a game, hammering the visiting Canadiens 7-1 on Wed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009
My 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Former Flyer could break through
Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Columbus. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Blue Jackets' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009
Nash needs help up front
Iain Fyffe and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineWith the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009
Morning Skate: Season-ending quips
...they've got a ways to go. They desperately need a top center to work with Rick Nash. But they do seem (finally) to be on the right track. The Panthers also missed the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 07, 2008
Morning Skate: What about Richards?
...pivot since entering the league in 2000. Richards would be very nice centering Jackets star winger Rick Nash. Very nice, indeed! The Jackets, who already have the necessary cap space, will be freeing up...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 22, 2008
Morning Skate: More Hall consideration
...Foote might get consideration in some corners, but I don't see it. Goal-scoring winger Rick Nash, 23, certainly has all the tools to have a Hall-type career. New Columbus GM Scott...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2007
Playoffs: Who's in, who's out
Joy Russo...now, he and the team are bowling for draft picks. • Columbus Blue Jackets: Is Rick Nash going to become the NHL version of Bo Jackson or Ricky Williams? Coach Ken Hitchcock has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 13, 2007
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