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E.J. Hradek looks at the wild goaltending situation in Vancouver, which heads Monday's hottest playoff storylines.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 2011

E.J. Hradek looks at the five players in the 2011 Stanley cup playoffs feeling the most pressure to perform this weekend.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2011

Back on July 7, E.J. Hradek noted that the Canucks may be the favorite to win the West in 2010-11. Three months later, he questions if this team can get it done in the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | October 07, 2010

There are rumors that Roberto Luongo will cede captaincy of the Vancouver Canucks to Henrik Sedin. If true, E.J. Hradek believes the move not only is logical but also needs to happen ASAP.

Blog | Conversation | August 26, 2010

Ilya Kovalchuk's deal is voided. But the decision also has aftereffects for the contracts of Marian Hossa, Roberto Luongo, Chris Pronger and Marc Savard. E.J. Hradek explains why their deals could be struck down next.

Blog | Conversation | August 10, 2010

The Vancouver Canucks have been to the playoff 22 times, where they are 79-98 and have never won a Stanley Cup. Three times since 2003, they've lost in the Western semis -- including last year. Can they get over the hump in 2011? E.J. Hradek believes.

Blog | Conversation | July 07, 2010

E.J. Hradek talks about why two adjectives -- "passion" and "calm" -- are the keys to Game 6 of the Blackhawks-Canucks series Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2010

E.J. Hradek spent an entire weekend watching playoff hockey; in that respect, he's no different than you or I. But his observations -- on Jumbo Joe, Nicklas Lidstrom, Brad Stuart, the Coyotes and the Blackhawks -- have a deeper meaning. Dive in.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2010

Goalies in the NHL can't wear the "C," but Roberto Luongo is a Canucks captain and definitive leader. With the 'Nucks down 2-1 to the Blackhawks now, he absolutely must step up in that role. This series could be decided by him, E.J. Hradek explains.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2010

While you were focused on Crosby back home in Montreal, the Blackhawks regaining home ice, and the Red Wings possibly getting swept, here's another storyline to focus on: the unbelievable run of the Boston Bruins right now.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2010

E.J. Hradek is a smart guy -- he realizes that Vancouver took one game in Chicago, so they're going back to B.C. with home-ice advantage. But, doesn't it kind of feel like the Canucks blew a shot to extinguish a dangerous 'Hawks team in that Game 2?

Blog | Conversation | May 04, 2010

Well, after months of speculation, Team Canada executive director Steve Yzerman and his management team (associate directors Ken Holland, Doug Armstrong and Kevin Lowe) released their 23-man Olympic roster. And, it was quite a show -- in front of 3,0...

Blog | Conversation | December 30, 2009

Last 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 good. With that kind of record, I'd be broke pretty quick. Undeterred, I venture into the wildernes...

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2009

It's been a strange start for the goalies around the league. Some of the bigger names have struggled out of the gate, while a few lesser-known goaltenders have excelled. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly among the league's stoppers. THE GOOD Il...

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Well, Vancouver's weeklong local nightmare is over (whew!). The city's beloved Canucks finally won a game, hammering the visiting Canadiens 7-1 on Wednesday night. Star stopper Roberto Luongo quieted the growing number of local critics with a firm 27...

Blog | Conversation | October 08, 2009

We 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