Our top 2009 playoff moments
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineThe 2009 postseason has been one of the most memorable in NHL history. Here are E.J. Hradek's Top 10 moments.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line
E.J. Hradek...skate, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma was asked whether his team could win if his big guys (Sidney Crosby and Malkin) didn't score. He responded by saying that, yes, the Pens could, if they...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5
E.J. Hradek...was whistled for an unnecessary elbow to the head of Wings forward Johan Franzen. Star pivot Sidney Crosby got into the act, slashing Zetterberg across the leg in the neutral zone. (I will say...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009Catching up on ... Crosby in playoffs, Avs' front-office drama and Minny's future
E.J. Hradek...and 3 of the Cup finals, the Penguins decided to give the captain/league poster-boy Sidney Crosby a day off from his media chores. That created a stir among some of my colleagues...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 05, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Staal strong; Wings don't pursue Zetterberg-Crosby matchup
E.J. Hradek...on home ice in Game 5. • Babcock opted not to pursue the Henrik Zetterberg-Sidney Crosby matchup in Game 4. In the first two games, with the last change on home ice...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Line changes, Malkin-Crosby combo and refs' missed call
E.J. Hradek...had the last change. Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma did everything he could to keep top pivot Sidney Crosby away from Wings center Henrik Zetterberg. On the other bench, Detroit coach Mike Babcock instructed his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009Hradek's instant analysis: Lineup changes, slow start haunt Penguins
E.J. Hradek...were several other occasions when Osgood made nice stops. I thought his left-leg save on Sidney Crosby with just 6:35 on the clock was particularly important. If Crosby scored, the Pens would...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009Postgame report: Keep an eye on the Crosby-Zetterberg duel
E.J. Hradek...in the second period, after his team iced the puck and his guys on the ice (Sidney Crosby, Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill) seemed a bit tired, Penguins coach Dan...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Five 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: 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 We Learned: Ducks go down fighting, Chara does not
E.J. Hradek...do. There was a lot of hype around the Caps-Pens series, and deservedly so. The Sidney Crosby-Alex Ovechkin showdown was something special. But the matchup between the Ducks and Wings provided some...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009Five Things: Net worth, struggling blue lines and celebrations
E.J. Hradek...bench. "That kind of great stop, especially on the road, it calms you down," Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said. "It makes you feel good. He really stood tall for us." Afterward, Capitals coach Bruce...
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'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: Crosby on fire; Flames need more from Iginla
E.J. Hradek...seconds. Kiprusoff has been inconsistent throughout the series. He simply must be better Monday. 3. You Sidney Crosby bashers out there might not like it, but the Penguins' star captain was brilliant in leading...
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