E.J. Hradek: Swiss, Slovaks provide highlights of Day 3 of Olympic hockey
VANCOUVER -- On the third day, I was forced to re-evaluate. I figured it would be at least four or five days before this tournament threw me for a loo...
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 - Stanley Cup - Hradek - Parity reigns in first round
In the early going, there's only one word for these playoffs: PARITY! Man, these games have been so close. The Pens' 4-2 Game 3 win over the Senators ...
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 -- Reaction to Friday's games...
There was nothing decided on Friday night. The Wings and Canucks did score critical Game 5 victories, though, and were impressive in doing so. In t...
View ArticleNHL playoffs 2010 - Despite 3-0 hole, don't expect San Jose Sharks to quit
CHICAGO -- If the Sharks don't go all Philly on us and come back from their 3-0 series deficit against the Blackhawks, the teal gang will regret letti...
View ArticleNHL playoffs 2010: Chicago Blackhawks heading to Stanley Cup finals
CHICAGO -- At the 7:35 mark of the second period in Game 4, the Chicago Blackhawks looked like they were headed for another trip to the West Coast. ...
View ArticleStanley Cup playoffs: Change is a bad thing for Chicago Blackhawks
PHILADELPHIA -- During Game 3, from my perch in the Wachovia Center press box, I had to marvel at the efficient way that the Chicago Blackhawks were a...
View ArticleStanley Cup playoffs: Chicago Blackhawks need just one more win over...
CHICAGO -- Standing outside the dressing room with a decisive 7-4 Game 5 victory in his back pocket and an extra day off to prepare for a possible Cup...
View ArticleNHL - E.J. Hradek -- Chicago Blackhawks should try to keep Patrick Sharp,...
Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is a pretty fortunate guy. Last week, he won a Stanley Cup. This week, he's getting a lot of calls from his peers a...
View ArticleNHL - Reacting to Chicago Blackhawks' inking Marty Turco over Antti Niemi
Given the magnitude of the Chicago Blackhawks' decision to part ways with Antti Niemi, I decided to take a break from my vacation and share some quick...
View ArticleNHL: The top 10 defensemen in the NHL
I know you love lists. At least, that's what people tell me. With the new season on the horizon, I figured it would be a good time to put together a s...
View ArticleNHL: Duncan Keith's TOI and other key numbers of the early season
What's in a number? Sometimes it's a story. Here are five key numbers and what they mean for five teams and players this season. Just a little somethi...
View Article2011 NHL Playoffs: Roberto Luongo, Marian Gaborik feeling the heat as...
Are you nervous today, Canucks fans? I'd think you might be after suffering your second straight butt-whipping by the champs-on-the-brink Chicago Blac...
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