How countries are coping with injuries
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrun...half a goal. It kills me that our local team (Atlanta) markets and praises a guy (Ilya Kovalchuk) who is consistently a minus player. I am not saying Rick Nash isn't a spectacular...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009Happy times nearing in KHL-NHL relationship?
Pierre LeBrunThe news release Thursday from the Kontinental Hockey League read like a 1970s Cold War communiqué: "KHL Statement on Meeting Between President Alexa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009Wrapping up Day 1 of the GM meetings
Pierre LeBrunTORONTO -- As the opening day of the NHL general managers meetings wrapped up Tuesday, it was interesting to see a few GMs take the time to stop and c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009Caps' future and our Ducks-Leafs trade advice
Pierre LeBrunJust who is running the ghost ship that is the office of the NHL Players' Association? Well, for now, it's Mike Ouellet and Rolland Lee. Sources conf...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009KHL still standing; should NHL worry?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Kovalchuk: 'I like it here … we'll see'
Pierre LeBrunELMIRA, Ontario -- Just a quick update on the Ilya Kovalchuk situation. While the Thrashers captain and his team were here Sunday practicing at the Dan Snyder...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2009'Dan is here today watching over us'
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comSix 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, 2009Kovy's other option, Hawks talks, latest with union
Pierre LeBrunAn update on the Ilya Kovalchuk front, aside from the fact he's been dynamite on the ice so far this season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009Thrashers invite free agent Afinogenov for tryout
Pierre LeBrun...know a few guys here, which helps," Afinogenov told ESPN.com after the practice. "I know [Ilya] Kovalchuk from the [Russian] national team, and, of course, Slava [Kozlov] and I played in Buffalo. We...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009Luongo's off the list, but there are other 2010 free agents to watch
Pierre LeBrun...scratch their names off the 2010 unrestricted free-agent list. So, where does that leave us? Ilya Kovalchuk, who has 189 goals over four seasons since the lockout, is clearly the headliner entering the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009Nash signs 8-year, $62.4M extension
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Columbus Blue Jackets have signed All-Star sniper Rick Nash to an eight year, $62.4 million extension.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Tuesday rumblings: Heatley-to-Oilers deal? Things put on hold
Pierre LeBrunNHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central 12:35 a.m. ET (...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 2009Chatter, chatter, chatter ... GMs in town for draft, trade buzz is up
Pierre LeBrun...the right price. One guy who won't be moved this week is Thrashers star winger Ilya Kovalchuk, who is one year away from free agency, a critical time when a player of his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 24, 2009Latest on Niedermayer's decision, Kovalchuk's talks and coaching rumblings
Pierre LeBrun...part, but food for thought, nonetheless. In Atlanta, we're told superstar winger and Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk met with GM Don Waddell on Thursday. It was deemed a positive meeting. Kovalchuk is entering...
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