How countries are coping with injuries
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009KHL still standing; should NHL worry?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe KHL is still going through some growing pains in its second season, but it is also still standing. And KHL president Alexander Medvedev says there's much more to come.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Finals' Game 7 new thing for Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings have the experience, they are still the defending champs, they are still the NHL's modern-day dynasty, but they have no more Game 7 experience in the Cup finals than the Pens.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009A fitting end to an exciting postseason
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFor a postseason that has given us some of the best hockey we've seen in years, it's only fitting that it all ends with a Game 7 between the Penguins and Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Datsyuk returns ... and then some
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comPavel Datsyuk returned to the Wings' lineup Saturday night, and boy did the Hart Trophy nominee make quite the statement.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009Hockey gods, save us in Game 2
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 2009 playoffs have provided some of the best hockey in years. That's why we were left a little wanting after Saturday's lackluster Cup finals opener.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009The time is now for these Canucks
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThere are eight teams left in the NHL playoffs. Only one of them has the uncertain offseason of the Vancouver Canucks.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009Hawks bucking the playoff trend
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comApparently, the Chicago Blackhawks didn't get the memo. Instead of suffering in this version's first playoff experience, the young squad is thriving.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Caps finally 'do something in playoffs'
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Caps completed their comeback from a 3-1 series hole Tuesday, beating the Rangers 2-1 in Game 7 to advance to the second round. It was a long time coming.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009Ah, the mind games on eve of Game 7
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comAs the Rangers prepared for Game 7, they insist all of the pressure is on the favored Caps. Ah, the mind games on the eve of a seventh game in the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Is Ovie a winner? We're about to find out
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe next 48 hours will tell us a lot about Alex Ovechkin. No one questions his desire to win, but now he must show he can find a way when the going gets tough.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009Hockey fans, meet the new Dany Heatley
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHockey fans, meet the new Dany Heatley. Not just a 50-goal man, but a leader and a more complete player. Two games into the 2008-09 season, it's impressive.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008Kennedy's big night could be promising sign of things to come for Penguins
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Penguins have some hurdles to overcome, such as missing key players like Sergei Gonchar to start the season. But if one game is any indication, Pittsburgh may have places to turn. Case in point: Tyler Kennedy.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2008With Gonchar out for long haul, Penguins look at their blue-line options
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHaving lost his top defenseman for four to six months, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero was still able to look at the bright side Tuesday: at some point this season, Sergei Gonchar will be back in the lineup.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "evgeni malkin" make the list?