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Andrew Cassels wasn't the biggest name in free agency, but he's coming up huge so far for the Blue Jackets.

E.J. Hradek lists three key questions for the Nashville Predators as they enter what should be a challenging 14-month period from a personnel standpoint.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2011

In Part 2 of his two-part series, E.J. Hradek creates rebuilding plans for the non-playoff teams in the Western Conference, looking at what went wrong for each this season and what their next steps should be.

Blog | Conversation | April 14, 2011

In Part 1 of his two-part series, EJ Hradek creates rebuilding plans for the non-playoff teams in the Eastern Conference, looking at what went wrong for each this year and what their next steps should be.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes a quick glance at the 2010-11 Atlantic Division landscape. He thinks the Pens look as solid as ever, while the Islanders continue to baffle -- and the Rangers, Flyers and Devils could all be interesting contenders in their own right.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2010

The Vancouver Canucks have been to the playoff 22 times, where they are 79-98 and have never won a Stanley Cup. Three times since 2003, they've lost in the Western semis -- including last year. Can they get over the hump in 2011? E.J. Hradek believes.

Blog | Conversation | July 07, 2010

E.J. Hradek reacts to the blitz that is the first day of free agency, breaking down the biggest signings on the blue line, a theme that dominated the first day of the NHL's free-agent signing period.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2010

E.J. Hradek, just scant hours before NHL free agency begins, cues up a look at Ilya Kovalchuk, Sergei Gonchar, Matthew Lombardi, Dan Ellis and more to see where they might land.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2010

With the NHL draft wrapped, E.J. Hradek considers some winners and losers, as well as things he saw -- a subtle hallway conversation between two execs, for example -- plus looking ahead to Thursday and free agency, specifically the goalie market.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2010

You could count the free-falling duo of Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem among Day 1's less-forunate players, but by picking them late in the draft the Anaheim Ducks emerged big winners. Here's a look at the other winners and losers on Day 1 at the draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2010

Jason Arnott has been pining to return to the Devils since last season. Now his wish has come true, and it could mean a boost for former linemate Patrik Elias. Plus, more on the Hamhuis trade in Philly, and what the Devils might turn their eyes to next.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

The first big move of the 2010 offseason has happened: Jaroslav Halak is a member of the St. Louis Blues. So, what does E.J. Hradek think about it? There's only one thing we know for certain right now, and it doesn't involve any of the players.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2010

E.J. Hradek admits that Columbus has a little egg on its face after getting turned down by Guy Boucher, but believes it might have landed the better coaching fit in Scott Arniel. He also takes a look at the two teams the coaches inherit.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

With the season winding down, teams will soon reshuffle their squads for next season. E.J. Hradek examines 15 key free agents who could be available this summer.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2010

Steve Yzerman was welcomed to the Tampa Bay Lightning organization to the sound of thunderous applause, but what happens now? E.J. Hradek looks at the three critical decisions facing Stevie Y in his first year as GM.

Blog | Conversation | May 26, 2010

ESPN The Magazine's E.J. Hradek breaks down the Western Conference by division.