Commentary
Devils need to get offensive on D
Sergei Gonchar would be a nice fit here, even at 36 years of age
Originally Published: June 14, 2010
By Timo Seppa and
E.J. Hradek | Puck Prospectus and ESPN The Magazine
Plugging Holes - New Jersey Devils
The Hole: An offensive defenseman
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E.J. Hradek is a senior writer at ESPN The Magazine, joining the staff prior to its launch in 1998. He began covering hockey as a writer/editor for Hockey Illustrated in 1989.
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