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
Monday 10: Searing hot scorer, GK and rook
E.J. Hradek...week. They visit the Sharks on Wednesday, then return home for a Thursday night clash with the Canucks. 2. Craig Anderson: Avalanche goalie Anderson is another guy who's doing a bad job at keeping...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
That's cold: Players get revenge on old teams
E.J. HradekThe weekend brings a lot of games and a lot of stories -- good and bad. With that in mind, I'll be offering my "Monday 10" at the beginning of each wo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
Goalies: The good, bad and ugly
E.J. HradekIt's been a strange start for the goalies around the league. Some of the bigger names have struggled out of the gate, while a few lesser-known goalten...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Stars rookie notches first goal in SO loss
E.J. Hradek...first NHL goal in the club's 4-3 shootout loss on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. A kid's getting his first NHL goal always makes for a nice tale, but there...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
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