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The Washington Capitals are secure in the knowledge that their crease will be guarded by a pretty good puck stopper ... even if their top two keepers are injured. That's the benefit Braden Holtby brings to the table.

Blog | Conversation | March 09, 2011

E.J. Hradek ranks the five most intriguing teams to watch ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Coming in at the top spot are the Los Angeles Kings.

Blog | Conversation | February 25, 2011

E.J. Hradek makes his picks of Tuesday night's NHL schedule. Leading the way? Washington looks to beat playoff nemesis Montreal.

Blog | Conversation | December 28, 2010

E.J. Hradek examines all the angles of the Chicago Blackhawks' decision to part ways with Antti Niemi and bring in veteran Marty Turco at a reduced rate. Could this actually be a good thing for the Blackhawks?

Blog | Conversation | August 02, 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

How do veteran NHL goalies get their gear just right? Manny Legace, Cam Ward, Marty Turco and Niklas Backstrom tell us how they groom their netminding gear.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2010

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

From ESPN The Magazine: In goal, too much of a good thing can be just enough. Just look at the Anaheim Ducks.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006

E.J. Hradek says Eric Staal answered all the critics Monday by doing what all great players do: perform when it counts.

With a team that sports so much depth, Carolina reached the Cup finals on the back of veteran Rod Brind'Amour, writes E.J. Hradek.

Patrick Roy joins Terry Sawchuk for the most games played by a goaltender in NHL history.

The Red Wings were a great collection of talent, but they need to win more Cups to be considered among the all-time best.

After losing Game 1 to the Hurricanes, the Red Wings vow to simplify their attack.

Upset and unnerved in Game 2, the Hurricanes must regroup before Game 3.

Referee Brad Watson made a call he thought was right. Is it wrong that it decided a game?