Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Includes the latest news, schedule, expert commentary, injury reports, highlight clips, stats and more for the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals.

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Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment

E.J. Hradek

On Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for the knee-to-knee hit that has...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Niedermayer on Ducks' struggles, NHLPA mess

E.J. Hradek

...among the most decorated skaters in hockey history. He has been a key contributor to four Stanley Cup champions, as well as gold medal squads at the World Junior Championships, World Championships, World Cup...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Sharks coach speaks on Heatley, playoff struggles

E.J. Hradek

...landed an assistant coaching job under Mike Babcock in Detroit. After helping the Wings win a Stanley Cup in 2008, McLellan accepted the Sharks' job. In Year 2, he's focused on getting San...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Sitting down with Penguins GM Ray Shero

E.J. Hradek

...league's top execs, coaches and players, and it makes sense to start with the Penguins' Stanley Cup-winning GM Ray Shero, the son of the legendary Cup-winning Flyers coach Fred Shero. This...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Beyond the scoring spree in Philly

E.J. Hradek

...that resulted in a game-changing 14 power plays. It's funny, during last spring's Stanley Cup finals, the referees opted to put the whistles away to the detriment of the defending champion...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Tavares dazzles, but misses chances, too

E.J. Hradek

...who already has learned the art of measuring his public comments. The Isles' new JT (four-time Cup-winning LW John Tonelli remains the original) did share one small secret from his opening-night experience...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009

My 10 under-the-radar players to watch

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

We 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Veteran Fleury could crack Flames' roster

E.J. Hradek

...seasons, Fleury potted 455 goals and 1,088 points. He also totaled 79 points in 77 Stanley Cup playoff games. There have been some rumors that Calgary could offer him a two-way contract...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Intel: Pitfalls ahead for Pens, contenders

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Teams that fancy themselves as Cup favorites must navigate the NHL schedule's rough patches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Veteran goalie wants to play again

E.J. Hradek, ESPN.com

Ed Belfour, who turned 44 last April, is working out near his suburban Dallas home as he seeks a return to the NHL.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Our top 2009 playoff moments

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

The 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, 2009

Hradek's instant analysis: Pens get big nights from Fleury, Staal line

E.J. Hradek

...days off before Game 7. That should make for a really competitive battle to raise the Stanley Cup. • Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury rebounded brilliantly from a tough night in Game 5...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Hradek's instant analysis: Datsyuk, Wings' special teams bounce back in Game 5

E.J. Hradek

DETROIT -- Here are some quick notes from the Red Wings' 5-0 Game 5 victory over the Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday night: • Afte...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Catching up on ... Crosby in playoffs, Avs' front-office drama and Minny's future

E.J. Hradek

PITTSBURGH -- During the Stanley Cup playoffs, my contributions have been focused on our postseason coverage. Of course, there has been a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Hradek's instant analysis: Staal strong; Wings don't pursue Zetterberg-Crosby matchup

E.J. Hradek

PITTSBURGH -- Here are some quick notes from the Penguins' 4-2 victory over the Red Wings at Mellon Arena on Tuesday night: • Pittsburgh c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009