E.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: Team Canada invokes junior game plan to stop Ovechkin
VANCOUVER -- What a wonderful Wednesday it was. We watched some wall-to-wall hockey -- four quarterfinal matches. The Americans, Canadiens, Finns and ...
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 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 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 ArticleNHL playoffs 2010 -- E.J. Hradek: Ken Hitchcock could fit as Devils' new coach
There's something that seems right about the Montreal Canadiens' gaining a huge playoff win on the same day that former Habs star turned savvy head co...
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 playoffs 2010 -- E.J. Hradek: The decision Washington must make on Bruce...
What else can I say about the Montreal Canadiens' stunning victory over the Washington Capitals in D.C. last night? The Slovakian stopper, showing a v...
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: 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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