Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. Hradek...1961 in a hurry. With approximately $60 million committed to just 15 players for next season (the salary cap upper limit is not expected to rise much -- if at all -- past its current level), the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Calder Watch: Top rookie goalies and prospects
E.J. Hradek...Rapids, the Wings' AHL affiliate. This season, with the club tight to the upper limit of the salary cap, GM Ken Holland decided it was time to find out if Howard could play at the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment
E.J. Hradek...current contract that carries a $5 million cap hit. That contract, based on his current play, is salary cap poison. The only way he'd move is if the New York Rangers were willing to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Anderson, Kopitar are the real deals
E.J. Hradek...to add another quality second-pair defenseman. That's not so easy to do, especially considering their salary cap status. I think Heatley can help the Sharks (and their fans) get to where they want...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Hockeytown blues
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek discusses why this year may be different in Detroit
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
That's cold: Players get revenge on old teams
E.J. HradekThe weekend brings a lot of games and a lot of stories -- good and bad. With that in mind, I'll be offering my "Monday 10" at the beginning of each wo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 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
Inside the Projections: Intangibles
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek explains which teams have the hard-to-measure traits that will give them that needed edge during the 2009-10 season, explaining the ratings in the "intangibles" category from the upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009
New schedule coming soon; Koivu a great free-agent pick-up for Ducks
E.J. Hradek...contention between the Flyers and the league. Provisions in the current collective-bargaining agreement lay out particular salary-cap stipulations for players 35 years or older who sign multiyear contracts. The two sides have different...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009Intel: Game-changing moves
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineBy trading for Chris Pronger, Philly upgraded its defense, but the move could hurt the Flyers' salary structure. Plus, E.J. Hradek weighs in on the Jay Bouwmeester deal and the impact of top picks John Tavares and Victor Hedman.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009
Five Things We Learned: Campbell's on-ice choices continue to hurt Hawks
E.J. HradekHow do you ruin a Sunday afternoon in Chicago? Invite the Red Wings to town. After the holiday weekend results, it seems the Wings and Penguins are pr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 26, 2009Five Things We Learned: Luongo not so super in net, B's-Canes will get physical
E.J. HradekThese Stanley Cup playoffs just keep getting better and better. What a night! After pondering Monday's on-ice and off-ice events, here are five things...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 12, 2009Five Things: Ducks flat-out better than Sharks; more bad timing from Bertuzzi
E.J. HradekAnd so, we bid adieu to the Sharks and Flames. With just two games remaining in the first round, here are five things on my mind: 1. Here's the botto...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009What the heck is going on in the Northwest?
E.J. Hradek...to the Wild on Friday. In that game, the Flames could dress only 16 skaters due to salary-cap issues created by injuries to D-men Robyn Regehr, Cory Sarich and Adrian Aucoin. The Flames...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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