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League planning for Canada to host

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL wants to hold a second outdoor game, this one in Canada, commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Your rants, my answers

Pierre LeBrun

...look at the vents I enjoyed the most from this week: jacobsaltiel: Dear Pierre, my three favorite hockey commentators are Mike Boone, Elliotte Friedman and you. I try to read your columns as often as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Guerin: Early test came at right time

Pierre LeBrun

...points (10-10) in his past 11 games, including 11 points in his past three contests. Hello, hockey world, Sidney is back. "I'll never doubt the kid," said Guerin, his linemate. "Everybody was talking...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Your rants, my answers

Pierre LeBrun

...in my home office here in Toronto. I picture you puckheads lying on there and unleashing your hockey angst. We had some good ones again this week: PSUshuvel55: Hey Pierre, what needs to happen in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 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

Gonchar and Savard injuries affect Pens, Bruins

Pierre LeBrun

...of defense to cover up any shortcomings. Overall, this is a team that is playing the best hockey of the Sidney Crosby era, buoyed by the confidence it gained from winning its first championship together...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Penguins find defensive answer in Jay McKee

Pierre LeBrun

It was back in June at the NHL awards in Las Vegas when your humble hockey hack ran into Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero after the show. It didn't take long before...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Letang says Hartnell bit him, and Hartnell 'can't say what happened' ... more fuel for the rivalry

Pierre LeBrun

The Flyers-Penguins rivalry is one of the best in hockey. And tonight's 5-4 win by Pittsburgh was another dandy. But there's good, hard-nosed...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Our season preview lives! Here are 10 things I want to see in 2009-10

Pierre LeBrun

...tour in New York two weeks ago. Still no $50. 9. The Los Angeles Kings bring the hockey buzz back to Hollywood and make the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. Suddenly, the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 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

Penguins defenseman Boucher retires

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Penguins veteran defenseman Philippe Boucher announced his retirement Thursday, going out in style as a Stanley Cup champion.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 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

Red Wings pregame report: Win or lose, Detroit has escaped Stanley Cup hangover

Pierre LeBrun

DETROIT -- Win or lose tonight, the Wings have beat the Cup hangover from last season, something teams in recent years have not been able to do. Tampa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Postgame notes: Sid gets the big call from prime minister; Cup back with Staals

Pierre LeBrun

...Sykora. You never get tired of seeing the kind of sportsmanship that is so often prevalent in hockey. Stockholm loses Hockey fans in Stockholm, Sweden, were big losers Friday night, as well. The Detroit Red...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Even in defeat, Hossa has no regrets

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Marian Hossa said he had no regrets even in defeat, but the reality was still the same: His decision to leave Pittsburgh for Detroit ultimately backfired.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009