30 for 30

30 for 30

30 for 30

Inspired by ESPN's upcoming 30th anniversary, ESPN Films is launching "30 for 30," an unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today's finest storytellers who will chronicle 30 remarkable stories from the ESPN era. Each storyteller will bring his/her passion and point of view to his/her film detailing the issues and events that transformed the sports landscape since 1979.

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Despite Kadri craze, Leafs did the right thing

E.J. Hradek

...means he's almost certainly shorter and lighter than most NHL players. Now, if you're Wayne Gretzky, maybe that doesn't matter. In most cases, though, it does matter. In another year, when...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Dissecting Gretzky's move and Coyotes' new coach

E.J. Hradek

In the wake of Wayne Gretzky's resignation as head coach and director of hockey operations with the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Inside the Projections: Intangibles

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

E.J. Hradek explains which teams have the hard-to-measure traits that will give them that needed edge during the 2009-10 season, explaining the ratings in the "intangibles" category from the upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009

No. 1 overall pick Tavares won't suit up yet

E.J. Hradek

...anticipated ever since he first broke into the Ontario Hockey League at age 14 and broke Wayne Gretzky's OHL scoring record with 72 goals at 16. The Islanders' next preseason game comes Wednesday...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Heatley doesn't solve Sharks' biggest problem

E.J. Hradek

As you've likely already noticed, there's a change in this space. My blog has been added to our premium Insider content package. And, as such, here y...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

If the season ended today ...

E.J. Hradek

Saturday's schedule was a gem, eh? You don't have too many dates when the top two teams on each side face off on different coasts. In case you missed ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Thursday recap: Ryan goes crazy … Pens' woes continue

E.J. Hradek

Did you know Thursday is the second busiest day of the week during the NHL season? Well, I'm not absolutely certain about that little nugget of inform...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Top 10 players to watch in 2008-09

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

The new season is here and E.J. Hradek is back with his annual Top 10 players to watch.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

NHL PREVIEW

E.J. Hradek

...he makes up in scoring touch. PHOENIX COYOTES Last Season: 38–37–7 Coach: Wayne Gretzky The Coyotes exceeded expectations last season, making a 16-point jump in the division, nearly making...

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008

What to expect from Crosby in his third NHL season

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

...accomplishments, Crosby was awarded the Hart Trophy. In this case, he was the second-youngest player (Wayne Gretzky was five months younger) to win the league's MVP award. With all this already behind...

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

ESPN The Magazine: Western Conference previews

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

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

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

A look at the trades and first-round picks

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Don't know what to make of all those draft picks? Don't worry. E.J. Hradek breaks down all the action from this past weekend in Columbus.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Sources: NHL to schedule outdoor game for 2007-08

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

According to league sources, the NHL is planning another outdoor game for the 2007-08 regular season. The date, site and clubs involved were not disclosed.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

With series win, Rangers' comeback quite remarkable

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

Just two months ago, the Rangers were on the verge of not even making the playoffs. Oh, what a turnaround it has been, says E.J. Hradek.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007

Lopsided doesn't begin to describe this playoff tilt

E.J. Hradek, ESPN The Magazine

With out-of-place defensemen and no offensive power, the Thrashers played in one of the most lopsided playoff games our E.J. Hradek has ever seen.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007