Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. HradekPardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. Hradek...top two stoppers. Brodeur would be my starter, with Fleury working as my No. 2 guy. Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo would be No. 3. In tonight's tilt, the Penguins should be geared...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009
Flyers should claim battle of backups
E.J. Hradek...on Wednesday. I won't fight the numbers. I'll pick the Preds. Atlanta Thrashers at Vancouver Canucks The Canucks return to Vancouver to open a critical eight-game homestand. The Thrashers, meanwhile, are...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Some 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
The 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
Why 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
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...high on the rest of the group, I like Backstrom to backstop an upset in Tampa. Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings The Wings are back home after a 9-1 rout in Columbus...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. Hradek...in Tampa. This game will be contested north of the border. I'll take the Senators. Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild The Roberto Luongo-less Canucks begin a five-game road trip in St...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Picking Thursday games, with a few gambles
E.J. HradekDespite my so-far spotty record as a puck prognosticator, I'm back for another crack at the Thursday picks. Last week, I was a dismal 4-5. After a per...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Draft Watch: Top junior D this decade wears red, white and blue
E.J. HradekTalking to an experienced amateur scout, I learned something pretty interesting. The little old U.S.A. is producing some hardcore kid defensemen. No...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
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