29 Results for hall of fame

Decisions aplenty for Ducks, Hurricanes

Pierre LeBrun

...he has no intention of trading Niedermayer (UFA July 1), and wants to see the future Hall of Fame retire a Duck. Murray's real problem is what to do in goal. Jonas Hiller's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

'Lou's boys' still making their mark

Pierre LeBrun

...hockey memory that grows in stature with each passing year. As they slipped on their Hockey Hall of Fame induction rings Monday morning -- along with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Brett Hull -- the great New...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Latest on Isles' goalies, Foppa, GMs meeting

Pierre LeBrun

The NHL's 30 GMs meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Toronto on the heels of Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, and yes, head shots will definitely be a headliner on the agenda. But one other...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

...week to soothe you with therapeutic thoughts. I selected the rants I thought were in most need of medical help: Netminder71: I am sick and tired of the Washington Capitals defense (and goaltending) playing to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Steve Yzerman says 2010 Team Canada roster 'starting to take shape'

Pierre LeBrun

...It's a busy time for Yzerman, who will soon be in Toronto for his Hockey Hall of Fame induction. The same dedication that made him one of the world's top players during his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Checking in with Messier, Larionov

Pierre LeBrun

...hockey operations for St. Petersburg, the team Medvedev also owns. But Larionov, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last November, revealed to ESPN.com that he left his hockey operations duties with the club...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009

KHL still standing; should NHL worry?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Concerns raised about players' union

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The fallout from Paul Kelly's firing as head of the NHL Players' Association continued Thursday night with one of the sport's most powerful player agencies releasing a statement underlying its concerns with the recent goings-on at the players' union.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Agents for Crosby, Sedin twins, others, voice concern over Paul Kelly firing

Pierre LeBrun

...of the union like every other player and I think we all deserve a good explanation." Hall of Fame player Bobby Orr also voiced his concerns, to ESPN.com earlier this month, about the manner...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Lindquist quits job as consultant

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Bob Lindquist, an HRR (Hockey-Related Revenue) accounting consultant who was considered by some as the leading financial mind at the players' union, resigned from his post, ESPN.com confirmed Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Ducks GM: I would have traded Pronger even without Niedermayer's return

Pierre LeBrun

MONTREAL -- What a day for Bob Murray. The Anaheim Ducks GM first found out that surefire Hall of Fame blueliner Scott Niedermayer will return for another season. Then, he traded away another can't-miss...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 26, 2009

We know this year's Hall class, but who's in line for 2010? It'll be a tough call

Pierre LeBrun

...Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitaille -- was there really any need for the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee to meet for its 2009 class? A year from now, the 18-member committee...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2009

Yzerman shoo-in for what should be a monster 2009 Hall class

Pierre LeBrun

The Class of 2009 will be announced Tuesday afternoon by the Hockey Hall of Fame and it's going to be a royal one. Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 22, 2009

First-period report: Drama kicks off Game 4 in Chicago

Pierre LeBrun

...the home side 14-9 and going into the dressing room up 2-0 minus their Hall of Fame blueliner and Hart Trophy-candidate center Pavel Datsyuk. The defending Cup champs smell blood

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Still want to doubt Chris Osgood?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

After winning the Cup last season, Chris Osgood wasn't mentally ready for the climb back. But the Wings goalie is back, showing his critics the playoffs are his time to shine.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009