E.J. Hradek: Some teams hog the top center in the NHL.
Well, we lost the Edmonton Oilers over the weekend. Pat Quinn's team was officially eliminated from the playoff chase after a 6-4 loss in Toronto. If ...
View ArticleE.J. Hradek: Capitals-Penguins, Round 3 takes the ice tonight
Here are three thoughts for the middle of the week. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals get together tonight in D.C. for the third of...
View ArticleStanley Cup - Hradek - previewing each first round series
Did you know that there were 6,803 goals scored this season? Don't feel bad, I didn't either until I got a nice note from Allison Loucks and Andrew Da...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Rob Scuderi on containing Washington Capitals F Alex...
As the playoffs kick into gear, ESPN Insider puts some of the NHL's biggest stars in its sights with the help of the guys who know them best. Kings D Rob Scuderi talks about the best ways to contain...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Eric Staal on keeping Nicklas Backstrom in check
As the playoffs kick into gear, ESPN Insider puts some of the NHL's biggest stars in its sights with the help of the guys who know them best. Eric Staal suggests a few ways to keep the Washington...
View ArticleStanley Cup - Hradek - Chicago had better be ready
In the first two days of the playoffs, we've had seven pretty competitive games. How competitive? All seven games were decided by just one goal. That ...
View Article2010 NHL Playoffs - Stanley Cup - Hradek - Sedin, Ovechkin star as Canucks,...
OK, let's take a quick quiz. Raise your hand if you thought Wednesday night's Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres tilt just might go on all night. I know...
View Article2010 NHL Playoffs -- Stanley Cup -- E.J. Hradek -- Goalies for San Jose...
On Thursday night, we had three shutouts in four games. I'd say that's a pretty good night for the goaltenders. (And that will be reflected in my thre...
View ArticleNHL playoffs 2010 -- E.J. Hradek: New Jersey Devils should cut bait on Ilya...
Before I offer a short review of the Wings' sensational Game 7 performance and make my selection for Wednesday night's Caps-Habs showdown, I wanted to...
View ArticleNHL: On the rise of the Dallas Stars, the speedy offense of the Colorado...
Did you see that celebration by the Washington Capitals after they rallied from two goals down to beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in Ottawa last night? Y...
View ArticleNHL: Alex Goligoski gets his time to shine for Dallas Stars, Jarome Iginla...
Recently acquired Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski didn't arrive a minute too soon for Dallas head coach Marc Crawford. The Stars' bench boss hasn't he...
View ArticleNHL: Pittsburgh Penguins wing Matt Cooke deserves a hefty suspension from the...
I really don't want to waste a lot of time talking about Penguins left wing Matt Cooke. Here's the bottom line: At the very least, Cooke deserves an e...
View ArticleNHL: Picking Tuesday night's winners, including game between Philadelphia...
First things first, I have to give a shout-out to the NHL for slapping a significant suspension on repeat offender Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Pengui...
View ArticleNHL: Ranking five trends for the 2010-11 season, including Sidney Crosby's...
At the track, they'd say we were in the deep stretch. Three days and 26 games remain in the 2010-11 regular season campaign. Ten playoff spots already...
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