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Pierre LeBrunI need a ventilator from all your venting. OK, that wasn't that funny. Let's look at the vents I enjoyed the most from this week: jacobsaltiel: Dea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009FA talks, Vinny's future and those 'cheat' deals
Pierre LeBrunThe NHL's list of contract investigations has apparently grown to four. You may remember I reported a couple of times this season on the league's inv...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009Expect more NHL games in Europe
Pierre LeBrun...need to clear up "tagging room" in order to finalize long-term extensions for Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith (Andrew Ebbett was claimed off waivers by Minny from Chicago on Saturday, but...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009Sources: Hawks still working on deals
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Blackhawks continued to work on closing out long-term deals for a trio of star players Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Decisions aplenty for Ducks, Hurricanes
Pierre LeBrunQuite the week for the Anaheim Ducks, eh? First, J.S. Giguere sparks controversy by saying he doesn't want to be a backup goalie. Listen, I'm a big f...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009Caps' future and our Ducks-Leafs trade advice
Pierre LeBrun...issues The Chicago Blackhawks' salary-cap issues have been well-documented as they attempt to sign Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith to extensions. To me, the Washington Capitals are a mini-version...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009Kovy's other option, Hawks talks, latest with union
Pierre LeBrun...real decision for Kovalchuk, perhaps, is NHL or KHL? Hawks talks Pat Brisson, the agent for Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, is slated to talk contract with Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman this week...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009Sure, it's early, but tonight's Hawks-Wings clash still carries weight for both sides
Pierre LeBrun...in the Western Conference finals this past spring, and Babcock then got a close look at Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith in August. "I had four guys from the Blackhawks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009Blackhawks' offense so far? Scary
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIn two games, the Hawks have already shown explosive offensive power, without Mr. Hossa. Watch out, Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Report from Helsinki: Blackhawks shouldn't be too disappointed by season-opening loss
Pierre LeBrun...night when they generated 20 scoring chances. "We did some good things offensively," said Hawks captain Jonathan Toews, who scored in the shootout. "We had a lot of chances to put the game away...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009Will Hawks be able to top themselves?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comReaching 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, 2009Report from Helsinki: Madden's experience already paying off for Kane, Blackhawks
Pierre LeBrunHELSINKI -- Out walked Patrick Kane and John Madden on Thursday, the kid and the vet, chuckling to each other as they left Hartwall Arena. Kane has t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2009Agent for Toews, Kane meets with Hawks; NHL still looking into Pronger, Hossa, Luongo deals
Pierre LeBrun...talent, if possible. Toews and Kane Agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports quietly traveled to Chicago this week and started preliminary talks with Hawks GM Stan Bowman regarding star forwards Jonathan Toews and Patrick...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2009Our season preview lives! Here are 10 things I want to see in 2009-10
Pierre LeBrun...says, "Teemu, I should have done this years ago." 4. The Chicago Blackhawks sign star captain Jonathan Toews to a $120 million, 20-year contract extension in December. The NHL's head office is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009Concerns raised about players' union
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 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.
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