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
Best and worst value players
Robert Vollman, Puck ProspectusCraig Anderson and Dustin Penner not only help on the ice, but they're soft on the pocketbook, too.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 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
Fallen Leafs have porous D to thank
Richard Pollock, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus analyzes the woes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and how the team can rebound going forward.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 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
Ear to the Glass: Let's get physical
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineThe Flyers and Ducks thrive by throwing their weight around, but there are disadvantages to that approach as well.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 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
Winded city?
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineThe Hawks were last spring's talk of the league. But after a summer of discontent, puckheads are wondering if they can get up for the fall.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Calgary's blueline looking elite
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Calgary. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Flames roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009
Oilers may get burned in net
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Edmonton. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Oilers roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009
Hawks become West's team to beat
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineChicago stunned the NHL by inking free agent Marian Hossa to a massive deal. It could put the Hawks over the top in the West. Or it could put them in a salary-cap bind.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
Intel: 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
First round: Instant analysis
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comWant the lowdown on all the first-round picks? Check out Insider's instant analysis on all 30 teams' selections.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009
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