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You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

...Nash's plus/minus this season, second-to-last on his own team. I've been playing hockey for 25 years now. On ice, I take most pride in my plus/minus. It is a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

OK, puckheads, you have ranted, and I have listened. Now, sit back on the couch and let me soothe you with comforting words. Here are a few rants I re...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Quenneville's goalie swap the right one as Niemi wows in home country

Pierre LeBrun

HELSINKI -- Heck of a call from Joel Quenneville, right? The Blackhawks coach put in rookie backup goalie Antti Niemi for his fourth career NHL start...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Blackhawks' offense so far? Scary

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

In two games, the Hawks have already shown explosive offensive power, without Mr. Hossa. Watch out, Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Report from Helsinki: Blackhawks shouldn't be too disappointed by season-opening loss

Pierre LeBrun

HELSINKI -- I ran into legendary coach Scotty Bowman after tonight's game and asked him whether he could remember ever losing a game with 55 shots on ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Panthers keeping Sexton as GM

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Florida Panthers looked around, but then finally realized their new GM was right under their noses.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Report from Helsinki: Madden's experience already paying off for Kane, Blackhawks

Pierre LeBrun

...like that. It feels like yesterday I was playing with his little brother on a summer league hockey team. And here I am sitting next to John getting ready for the NHL regular season. It...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Will Hawks be able to top themselves?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Reaching last season's conference finals was gravy for the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, it's expected. Can this young team top itself under such lofty expectations?

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Report from Helsinki: Groin issue keeps Weiss out of Panthers practice

Pierre LeBrun

...at that point. When we were fortunate enough to get him, I was told by people around hockey that he was one of the most ready guys in the draft to step in. And you...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

My not-so-wide-awake report from Helsinki: GM Sexton earning right to stay with Panthers

Pierre LeBrun

...morning after a 12-hour travel day and was welcomed by the all-too-familiar smell of hockey equipment. Near the elevators was a Florida Panthers bag. Yep, there is indeed NHL hockey here this...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Agent for Toews, Kane meets with Hawks; NHL still looking into Pronger, Hossa, Luongo deals

Pierre LeBrun

Before I make my way to Helsinki, Finland, to join the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers, here are a few nuggets from some weekend phone calls. ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Concerts, Cup visits, Croatian holidays ... NHLers tell us what they did this summer

Pierre LeBrun

...vacation trip to Turkey followed by a day in Moscow where he was asked to "coach" a hockey team of models and singing groups as part of his clothing line event. Then, there was the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Friends, and enemies, will be made in 2010

Pierre LeBrun

CALGARY, Alberta -- Two playoff seasons, two Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins series and plenty of jousting between opposing captains Mike Rich...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009