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Time to revisit three-point system

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The shootout is still a fan favorite, but does it really reward the better teams in the league? We believe it's time to revisit the three-point system.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

A safer helmet: An idea whose time has come

Pierre LeBrun

TORONTO -- Somewhere along the line, the mood in the room shifted. It was gradual, it took a long time, but after years of discussing head shots at t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 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

'Dan is here today watching over us'

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Six years after his tragic death, Dan Snyder's dream became a reality Sunday, as a new rink opened in his hometown of Elmira, Ontario.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Kovalchuk: 'I like it here … we'll see'

Pierre LeBrun

...steps. So we'll see. My agent is talking to them. I just want to focus on hockey." Kovalchuk, slated to be an unrestricted free agent July 1, challenged the Thrashers' front office this past...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Dan Snyder's dream to come true in Elmira

Pierre LeBrun

...years. It was just more than six years ago that planning for a new sports complex and hockey arena in Elmira, Ontario, began. And it was just over six years ago that Dan Snyder was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Hossa, Blackhawks agree on deal

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Dudley joins Thrashers' front office

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Thrashers will announce Monday the hiring of veteran hockey executive Rick Dudley as associate GM, a source told ESPN.com Saturday.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009

Our offseason makeovers: A look at the East's non-playoff teams

Pierre LeBrun

...rookie coach Corey Clouston to a two-year extension. Good move. The team has played its best hockey in two seasons under his tutelage. Mind you, there was nothing on the line from the moment...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 10, 2009

All-Star snubs, Kelly vs. Bettman ... and what's up with the Pens?

Pierre LeBrun

...game at the Bell Centre over the past few years knows it's the best building in hockey right now. They've got passionate fans. Out West, the hockey revival in Chicago is on full...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Latest buzz on 2010 Olympic teams

Pierre LeBrun

We thought we'd update our ESPN.com puckheads on the latest plans of the 2010 Olympic hockey teams, north and south of the border. Team USA There's been a staff addition of late...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Why is this rookie crop making an impact? Preparation is key

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

There are eight 18-year-old rookies playing in the NHL this season. That's not a record, but there is something that separates this group from the rest. Pierre LeBrun explains.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008