Ovechkin: "Nobody can say to me, 'You can't play for your country in the Olympic Games'"
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrunNEW YORK -- More than four years removed from the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014, the battle lines already have been drawn by one of the NHL's biggest st...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009Making the case for our MVP picks
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThis year marks the first time the Hart Trophy has three Russian finalists: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin. But our experts believe it's a two-man race. Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun make the case for their MVP votes.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Our top moments from awards night
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFrom Mother Russia to the Bruins' hat trick of hardware, our experts break down NHL awards night in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Game 7: Keys to victory for Pens, Wings
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHeading into tonight's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, here are five things each team needs to do to win.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Why these Cup finals are different
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comYes, on the surface, this year's Cup finals could be viewed as a carbon copy of the 2008 edition. But look a little closer, and you'll see the differences.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Abdelkader makes most of limited time in Game 1; bad blood between Crosby and Maltby?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun...don't play a fourth line," Babcock said. "So, when you've got [Sidney] Crosby and [Evgeni] Malkin coming all the time, you know, I basically told Abby in the first period, he might...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Collision course for finals rematch?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe conference finals seem headed for a quick ending. Our resident puckheads huddle up and find some interesting parallels between East and West.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Second-period report: Mistakes catch up with Caps
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun...two periods. His most memorable moment in the second period was when he tried to drill Evgeni Malkin into the boards. Malkin ducked and Ovechkin crushed linemate Nicklas Backstrom. That just about sums up...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009First-period report: Another slow, sloppy start from Capitals
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun...that would be an advantage for the Caps, but it means Pittsburgh is giving Crosby and Evgeni Malkin more ice time with the team down to three centers. That's going to create matchup...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 13, 2009Changes to come, but where and when?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comCounting down to the playoffs, what moves should we expect to see heading into April? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate who's safe and who's not.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Kings have the goods to rebound
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comGolf season starts early for the Kings, Avs, Islanders & Co. But which of these nonplayoff teams will enjoy a renaissance in 2010, and which will be doomed for the long haul? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Who is the MVP front-runner?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWho will win this season's MVP award? Evgeni Malkin? Alex Ovechkin? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate who should take home the Hart and other NHL trophies.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009Which trades will have best impact
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWinners? Losers? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun grade the impact of Wednesday's top deals.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009Which players, countries will dominate in the 2010 Vancouver Games?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 2010 Vancouver Games are a year away. Who will win it all and which players should lead their teams to Olympic glory?
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "evgeni malkin" make the list?