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

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

Coyotes need help off, on ice

Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Power outages

Mike Hume, ESPN Insider

Sharks fans have targeted Patrick Marleau as a prime culprit behind early playoff exits, but he's not to blame. The production of plenty of other players, though, dips in the postseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Feb. 6, 2009

From ESPN Research

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: Jan. 20, 2009

From ESPN Research

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009

Morning Skate: Season-ending quips

With the regular season in the rear-view mirror and the playoffs still a few days away, I figure it's a good time for a few random notes. •&nbs...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 07, 2008

Morning Skate: Ovie, Philly and DP's hip

...the league's "Live Every Shift" campaign, begins with an imaginary faceoff between Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky. From there, we follow the puck as it moves from current stars to young kids to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2008

Morning Skate: Crazy Northwest race

...Conference playoff spot, Vancouver must win to keep a cushion between itself and ninth-place Nashville. Wayne Gretzky's team likely is happy to leave the desert. The Coyotes have an impressive 20-13...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 17, 2008

Morning Skate: Tuesday preview

The NHL schedule can be a strange thing. There are nights like Monday, when there are just two games. Then, there are nights like Tuesday, when there...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2007

Morning Skate: Weekend preview

...for the Sharks. San Jose visits Anaheim on Friday night before coming back home to face Wayne Gretzky's team. Sunday: Detroit at Chicago No one has enjoyed too much success against the Red...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Morning Skate: Thursday preview

If you can drag yourself away from another thrilling World Series game (is Game 1 over yet?), there are nine NHL games on Thursday night's docket. Her...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2007

Morning Skate: Wednesday night preview

...Phoenix at Columbus, 7 p.m. ET (1 star): After splitting their first two at home, Wayne Gretzky's kids hit the road for a two-game trip. Goalie David Aebischer is expected to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2007