Defense, solid netminding will keep Cup in Western Conference
If you believe defense wins championships, then you have to figure the eventual Stanley Cup winner will come from the Western Conference.
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Which goalies give confidence and which make you cringe? E.J. Hradek ranks this season's playoff netminders.
View ArticleHradek: Our Top 10 moments from the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2009 postseason has been one of the most memorable in NHL history. Here are E.J. Hradek's Top 10 moments.
View ArticleNHL: Tim Thomas leads the NHL's top goalies
Bad goaltending and a shaky defense could kill the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff chances this season. I figured that the tandem of Mike Smith and Dan ...
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: The St. Louis Blues aren't likely to move as result of new ownership
There are 11 games on the NHL slate tonight, and they all have some sort of playoff implications. Among others, I'll be keeping a close eye on the Cal...
View ArticleNHL: The Anaheim Ducks are looking mighty once more thanks to Corey Perry and...
After spending the weekend serving as a studio analyst for ESPN U's NCAA Hockey regional coverage, I'm playing a little catch-up with the pro game. H...
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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