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The difference between missing the NHL playoffs and securing the final spot is huge, which is why teams are going all-out.
View ArticleE.J. Hradek: Ilya Kovalchuk hasn't been the answer for the New Jersey Devils
The Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings last night left me below .500 for the first time in many Thursday's. Who knew L.A. he...
View ArticleE.J. Hradek: Team USA needs fast start versus Switzerland
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Before I look at Wednesday's quarterfinal matchups, I must offer a tip of the cap to Latvia, Norway and Belarus. Those ...
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 ArticleESPN The Magazine - E.J. Hradek - Analyzing this year's Cup contenders
E.J. Hradek breaks down this year's playoff field and dissects the most important components of Cup contenders.
View ArticleESPN The Magazine - E.J. Hradek - Analyzing this year's Cup contenders
E.J. Hradek breaks down this year's playoff field and dissects the most important components of Cup contenders.
View ArticleStanley Cup - Hradek - Five thoughts from Friday night
Let's call it, "Fabulous Friday!" And, you definitely need the exclamation point after five fantastic playoff games. I don't remember a more entertain...
View ArticleNHL: The Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings square off tonight
OK, I've got a little catching up to do. I was so busy yesterday celebrating both Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving, I didn't get down to our usu...
View ArticleNHL: Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Kane top most exciting players
Earlier in the week, I got to tweeting with some fans about fun players to watch. We were talking about players we'd happily pay to see. Of course, Al...
View ArticleOn the decline of the Washington Capitals, Sidney Crosby as a dirty player,...
I just watched/heard a recently recorded version of "Blue Christmas" by my guys -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (here's a 2000 version). It...
View ArticleNHL: E.J. Hradek analyzes the Pittsburgh Penguins and picks all of Tuesday...
Before we get to the Hradek selections for Tuesday night, here are three things I noticed watching the Coyotes-Penguins game Monday: First, they're ...
View ArticleNHL: Why the Carolina Hurricanes will beat the New Jersey Devils, and other...
Talk about an All-Star hangover! After enjoying some real good fortune in the first half of the season, I got hit in the face with a cold glass of wat...
View ArticleNHL: Tim Thomas, Steven Stamkos and Ryan Kesler in the running for the Hart...
If you didn't stay up late in the East, you missed a turn-back-the-clock offensive performance from the Washington Capitals, who outscored the Anaheim...
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...
View ArticleNHL: 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs: First-round predictions for Washington...
First things first: These eight first-round matchups are as competitive as any I've seen in my career covering the NHL. I really wouldn't be too surpr...
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