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In Part 2 of his two-part series, E.J. Hradek creates rebuilding plans for the non-playoff teams in the Western Conference, looking at what went wrong for each this season and what their next steps should be.

Blog | Conversation | April 14, 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

Before diving into his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek weighs in on Monday's trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars. Plus more whispers from around the league.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2011

Trades are already coming in fast and furious as the Feb. 28 NHL trade deadline approaches. E.J. Hradek breaks down 10 trades that have already happened to see who won each deal.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2011

In his weekly picks column, E.J. Hradek takes the Carolina Hurricanes over New Jersey Devils and makes picks for the other five NHL games Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2011

E.J. Hradek dips into his mailbag to answer questions on the Phoenix Coyotes' playoff chances, the fate of the Buffalo Sabres' leadership, and the chances of Peter Forsberg returning to the NHL this season.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Tuesday night's games, including who takes the Coyotes-Predators tilt and the winner of the Lightning-Maple Leafs showdown.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2010

E.J. Hradek makes a list of 10 observations about the NHL every Monday. This week, his entire list is about the St. Louis Blues, who are playing stunning hockey behind Alex Pietrangelo, Erik Johnson, Alex Steen and others.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2010

E.J. Hradek outlines the five games he's most excited to watch this weekend, four of which, oddly enough, are already rematches in a young NHL season.

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2010

E.J. Hradek's second mailbag of the young season looks at the Penguins' slow start, the chances that the Blues are a playoff team, James Wisniewski's suspension, Mike Modano's homecoming and the overall notion of league parity.

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2010

E.J. Hradek looks at 10 promising newcomers to the NHL for 2010-11 after seeing Derek Stepan in action Friday night.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2010

Fresh off the NHL's research and development camp in Toronto, E.J. Hradek opines on the future of the shootout. While conceding there's no perfect way to end knotted hockey games, he is fascinated by the 4-on-4 and 3-on-3 ideas circulating.

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2010

You could count the free-falling duo of Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem among Day 1's less-forunate players, but by picking them late in the draft the Anaheim Ducks emerged big winners. Here's a look at the other winners and losers on Day 1 at the draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2010

E.J. Hradek runs down last night's NHL playoff action and makes his predictions for Saturday's slate of games.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2010

E.J. Hradek tips his hat to three stoppers that shut out the opposition in Thursday night's action, and looks ahead to Friday's tilts.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2010

It's a heck of a day as E.J. Hradek previews the Thursday games, where the Devils will try to stave off elimination, and hands out his three stars for Wednesday night. Who's No. 1? Could it be ... Satan?

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010