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Pressure building for Vincent Lecavalier

Pierre LeBrun

Any other year, and Vincent Lecavalier's so-so start to the season wouldn't have generated this much attention. But this happens to be the first seas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

2009-10 Team Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

ESPN.com

...the Canadian Olympic team, this season will serve as a benchmark for the young netminder. 3. Interesting chats? So, what will Aaron Ward and Scott Walker talk about in the dressing room? "Hey, remember when...

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2009-10 Team Preview: New York Rangers

ESPN.com

...doing interviews, but we must admit we were impressed with Gaborik's physical presence during a recent chat with ESPN.com. He insisted he is fully recovered from hip surgery that cost him most of...

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Countdown to the playoffs: Montreal, West picture could come into focus tonight

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun

Tuesday's scenarios Who can clinch Tuesday in the NHL? Here are the night's scenarios: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 3 New Jersey can clinch the Atlantic ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Directions? Nah, let's revisit my picks

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Asking for directions? Bucci's can't do it. Revisiting his preseason predictions? He's your man. Our resident puckhead reviews all 30 teams and looks ahead to the playoff push.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009

Update: Lecavalier in play? Some sources say yes, Lightning say no

Pierre LeBrun

...start of the season." Canadiens GM Bob Gainey, holding court with reporters in Montreal during his midseason chat, said this when asked about Lecavalier on Monday: "We don't really talk about trade rumors," said...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Roy ceremony and Grey Cup: Party time in Montreal!

Pierre LeBrun

...one of the hottest tickets of the season. More on St. Patrick We had a chance to chat with Roy this week for our piece that was posted today. There were two items we ended...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

GM Burke makes trip to Toronto; why Sauer shouldn't be suspended

...Toronto lawyer] Gord [Kirke] still has a retainer to be my partner in this search. Obviously, we chat probably about once a week. We're watching how all the various general managers are doing out...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2008

My first blog ... and Eric Staal and St. Patrick are smiling

This is pretty darn exciting. My very first blog posting for ESPN.com in what is actually my first blog, period. Perhaps the pertinent question is w...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Canadiens and history, getting the best of these Bruins

Damien Cox, Special to ESPN.com

There are problems, and then there are near curses, and the Bruins are in a losing trance when it comes to the Canadiens.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008

'Coach' Roy surprising critics, friends alike

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Patrick Roy wasn't exactly the most popular player in the NHL, just ask Jeremy Roenick. But in his new role as coach, Roy's true self is coming to the surface.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006

Offseason rites of passage for college hockey players

Inside College Hockey

The next generation of college hockey standouts ply their trade in amateur leagues in the hopes of catching the eyes of pro and college scouts.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2006

Buccigross: How the East plays out

John Buccigross, Special to ESPN.com

How will Martin St. Louis and the Bolts do this season? John Buccigross says they'll contend, but might not repeat.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2005

'Celebrity Mountain' beginning to crumble

John Buccigross, Special to ESPN.com

SUVs, sex and steroids. They're what's wrong with sports, including hockey, and why fans are getting fed up.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2004

A pioneer in search of fame

Did racism keep Herb Carnegie from becoming the Jackie Robinson of hockey? Depends on who you believe.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2004