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Critical juncture begins for Ducks

Pierre LeBrun

Can the real Anaheim Ducks please present themselves to the nearest NHL arena? Because so far this season I haven't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Decisions aplenty for Ducks, Hurricanes

Pierre LeBrun

Quite the week for the Anaheim Ducks, eh? First, J.S. Giguere sparks controversy by saying he doesn't want to be a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

Fear not, angst-filled puckheads. Dr. LeBrun is here again this week to soothe you with therapeutic thoughts. I selected the rants I thought were in m...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Carlyle on Ducks' early-season struggles: 'We have to accept responsibility'

Pierre LeBrun

...the rink Thursday in a foul mood. He wasn't happy with the coach of the Anaheim Ducks. The proverbial finger was pointed right at himself for the unimpressive play of his team. "The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Anderson living up to No. 1 billing for Avs

Pierre LeBrun

...2010-11) would have been next to impossible, especially in these economic times. Just ask the Anaheim Ducks about that with Jean-Sebastien Giguere ($13 million left over two years). So, as much as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009

The twist in Rob Niedermayer as a Devil and more

Pierre LeBrun

...Stanley Cup finals after Scott Niedermayer's New Jersey Devils edged out brother Rob Niedermayer's Anaheim Ducks in seven games. Six years later, those uniforms have switched. "It is pretty ironic, for sure...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Goalies Giguere, Hiller will fight for No. 1 spot

Pierre LeBrun

...after coach Randy Carlyle's interesting decision in Anaheim. Despite Jonas Hiller's breakthrough campaign in 2008...but I think it's important for the Ducks to rebuild Giguere's asset value around the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Is Ryan Getzlaf the best center in the West? He'll be trying to prove it in 2009-10

Pierre LeBrun

...is pretty confident he'll be ready for Anaheim's Oct. 3 regular-season opener with San...do every year and be consistent with it." Ducks GM Bob Murray did Getzlaf a huge favor...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Dan Cleary's comeback receives more validation at Canadian Olympic camp

Pierre LeBrun

...forward last season. His winning goal in Game 7 of the second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks was one of his several highlights. "I got an opportunity in Detroit and I've tried...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009

USA camp wrap-up: Expect to see 'Nasty Boys' trio in Vancouver

Pierre LeBrun

...to need that element to be successful. We know that," said Burke, whose 2007 Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks led the NHL in fighting majors. "His history shows that he likes a guy with an...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Has Zherdev played his last game as a Ranger? Is Hudler heading to Russia? Answers here ...

Pierre LeBrun

NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central Has Nikolai Zhe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Koivu said he didn't want to get in brother's way; update on Sergei Zubov's future

Pierre LeBrun

...Belle Province after 14 years and signing a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks. "Sometimes in life, you need a new challenge. This will be a new chapter in my...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Tuesday rumblings: Heatley-to-Oilers deal? Things put on hold

Pierre LeBrun

NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central 12:35 a.m. ET (...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Niedermayer will play next season

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Veteran star defenseman Scott Niedermayer has decided to return for the 2009-10 NHL season, according to his agent.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

NHL increases salary cap to $56.8M

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL's salary cap for next season will be $56.8 million, a source told ESPN.com on Friday.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009