Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. Hradek...points, Jacques Lemaire's team holds first place because they've played two fewer games than Sidney Crosby's crew. The Devils lead the season series, 2-0, having scored a pair of 4...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009
Five for Friday: Pinning down league's best team
E.J. Hradek...teams that are strong up the middle and there are none stronger than the Penguins. Centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are a mindboggling one-two punch. And if you can stop them, third...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...Pens have beaten the Habs in both of their previous meetings this season. On Oct. 28, Sidney Crosby & Co. clubbed the Canadiens 6-1. On Nov. 25, Pittsburgh won again 3-1. I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. HradekWhat a weekend! It started with a coach getting fired and a wonderful 100th anniversary celebration in Montreal (that Guy Lafleur can still skate!). I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...Columbus in this one. Colorado Avalanche at Pittsburgh Penguins Remember a couple of weeks ago when Sidney Crosby went five games without a point? Well, No. 87 has heated up with 17 points in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. HradekAh, the long holiday weekend is behind us. I had some great food and quality time at home and my garage has never been cleaner! On the ice, there w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Anderson, Kopitar are the real deals
E.J. Hradek...s shootout win over the Florida Panthers). A first-round pick (11th overall) in the 2005 (Sidney Crosby) draft, Kopitar should smash his previous personal bests for goals, assists and points. He's currently...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...lose one, right? On the flip side, the Penguins return home after dropping their last three. Sidney Crosby hasn't recorded a single point in a career-high five straight games. Something has to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Calder Watch: Minute-man Hedman tops list
E.J. HradekDid you see Sidney Crosby showing off his goaltending skills in Anaheim on Tuesday night? That's right, goaltending skills. With...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Mailbag: Carlyle taking fire in Anaheim
E.J. HradekIt's Election Day. So, if you're old enough and eligible, get to the polls. I know this isn't a sexy Presidential election like last year. Still, ther...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Tavares dazzles, but misses chances, too
E.J. Hradek...suffered his first loss. Two of three ain't bad, is it? To read about what Sidney Crosby told John Tavares after his first NHL goal, as well as E.J. Hradek's analysis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 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
Despite Kadri craze, Leafs did the right thing
E.J. Hradek...Wilson made the absolute right decision. Kadri is a terrific young prospect, but he's not Sidney Crosby. Who is? There aren't many teenagers who are really ready for life in the NHL...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
Brodeur mentoring 'Sid the Kid'
E.J. Hradek...Brodeur would be so quick to sing the praises of young rival and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby? Speaking to the league's all-time win leader at the club's practice facility (which...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009
Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineTeams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009
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