Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...I'm not going to fight the numbers. I'll pick the Preds. Atlanta Thrashers at Vancouver Canucks The Canucks are home to open a critical eight-game stand. The Thrashers, meanwhile, are completing...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Who is better: Blackhawks or Penguins?
E.J. HradekOn Thursday, after weeks of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks finalized their new deals with young stars Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Kei...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
NHL Forecaster: Big 'D' in desert
Sean Allen, ESPN.comSean Allen previews Week 10 of the fantasy hockey season, and breaks down the recent success of the Phoenix Coyotes.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009The hot Ryan Miller will stop the Habs cold
E.J. Hradek...their last three. I'll take Buffalo to keep the good time rolling on home ice. Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers Philly has been stewing over its 1-5 slide since dropping a 1...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. Hradek...mark. Todd McLellan's team reached that plateau with a solid 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Rookie Frazer McLaren scored his first goal in the victory. (So, let me...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Forecaster: Rinne rewarding patience
Sean Allen, ESPN.comSean Allen previews Week 9 in the NHL from a fantasy perspective, noting Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne's dominance should continue.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009'We love you, this won't change a thing'
John Buccigross, ESPN.comImagine that your father is known as one of the toughest men in hockey. How do you gather up the courage to tell him your secret? Here is Brendan Burke's story of acceptance.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comHow Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Why Laraque might get a huge suspension
E.J. Hradek...Quenneville's team completed their run through Western Canada with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. The Hawks had a pair of unlikely heroes in that win. Backup G...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
Fan-demonium in Anaheim and more
E.J. HradekI have a feeling that Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer won't soon forget Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Quarterly returns
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineE.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The streaking Devils and Kane's effect on Kovy
E.J. HradekIt was a great weekend for me. Hey, any weekend when I don't stumble down a flight of stairs (that happened last weekend -- broken toe, mild concussio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm
Sean Allen, ESPN.comThere's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.
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