Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. HradekIf it's Thursday (it is Thursday, right?), it must be time for me to put on the blindfold and take out the dartboard. Well, actually, my picks aren't ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 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
Hradek's instant analysis: Line changes, Malkin-Crosby combo and refs' missed call
E.J. Hradek...Pens' power-play unit kept the puck in the Wings' zone for 1:23 before defenseman Sergei Gonchar ripped a blast over the glove of a screened Chris Osgood. The goal proved to be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Lineup changes, slow start haunt Penguins
E.J. HradekDETROIT -- Here are some quick notes from the Wings' 3-1 Game 2 victory over the Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday night: • Old reliab...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009Five Things We Learned: Seven-defensemen plan working for Pens
E.J. HradekHigh-tempo action, terrific goaltending and a pair of young brothers at each other's throats … welcome to the Eastern Conference finals! Here are...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Five Things: Net worth, struggling blue lines and celebrations
E.J. HradekWASHINGTON -- The air came out of the balloon pretty quickly Wednesday night. The Penguins took no prisoners in a decisive 6-2 win over the Capitals. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things: Wings need more out of Datsyuk; B's-Canes gives us great goalie duel
E.J. HradekAnd just like that, we have three Game 7s! I get the feeling the league would love to bottle this second round. It's been something special. And it's ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Five Things We Learned: Walker's hit, Canucks' uncertain future, Wings' line game
E.J. Hradek...Bruins on Tuesday in Raleigh. 2. On Saturday afternoon, TSN of Canada reported that Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar would miss "several weeks" due to an apparent knee injury suffered in the first period of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009Five Things We've Learned: More bad luck for Staal, Penguins
E.J. HradekTwo hat tricks in one game ... wow! Here are five observations from a whale of a hockey game between the Penguins and Capitals: 1. Penguins center Jo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 05, 2009Five Things: Gonchar, Nash need to step up
E.J. Hradek...the Flyers, they need everybody back pulling the rope Tuesday night. In Game 3, top defenseman Sergei Gonchar, third-line center Jordan Staal and right winger Bill Guerin were among the missing. If you...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2009Fasten Your Seat Belts
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe difference between missing the NHL playoffs and securing the final spot is huge, which is why teams are going all-out.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009
Icy hot
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineDo NHL teams really need to be hot going into the playoffs? Not exactly, but that doesn't mean a slump is acceptable, either.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009
My top reasons for Penguins' turnaround
E.J. Hradek...for the club's turnaround. For me, the biggest reason is the return of top defenseman Sergei Gonchar, who missed the first 56 games after having preseason shoulder surgery. Gonchar is a vital cog...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009Therrien should have no regrets; this Penguins team not as good as 2007-08
E.J. Hradek...weeks on the job. In this case, those few weeks might have been very helpful. Defenseman Sergei Gonchar just returned to the club's lineup Saturday. His presence -- as he continues to play himself...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2009My simple advice for the Penguins: Shoot the puck!
E.J. Hradek...adequately replace departed free-agent wingers Marian Hossa and Ryan Malone and desperately miss injured defenseman Sergei Gonchar, who likely won't be back until March after undergoing preseason shoulder surgery. Those observations are...
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