Penguins find defensive answer in Jay McKee
Pierre LeBrun...little chance of keeping Scuderi. That's because seven core Pittsburgh players -- Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Sergei Gonchar, Marc-Andre Fleury, Brooks Orpik and Chris Kunitz -- take up $39.375 million of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009Luongo's off the list, but there are other 2010 free agents to watch
Pierre LeBrunThis past season, Jay Bouwmeester, Marian Gaborik and the Sedin twins dominated the rumor mill all year because of their impending free-agent status. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009Second-period report: Penguins get rare shot production against Red Wings
Pierre LeBrun...Brett Lebda got caught at the Pens blue line, which caused a two-on-one break. Jordan Staal popped in his own rebound, and Mellon Arena was alive. Any goal by the Staal line...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Second-period report: One of the best periods ever
Pierre LeBrun...kind the jaded souls in press row get excited about. We told you this morning that Jordan Staal needed to have a big game. Well, his short-handed goal at 8:45 won't...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009What to watch for in Game 4: Lineup changes, Pens' scoring, Wings' fatigue
Pierre LeBrun...Offensive support for Crosby and Malkin How about the Pens' third line? Is it time for Jordan Staal to have a big night? Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy played a good grind game Tuesday...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 04, 2009QOTW answers: The trades you want to see before March 4
Pierre LeBrun...the March 9, 2006 deadline. So no, this is not "just like the NBA." scott76: Colorado Avalanche -- Jordan Leopold is gone, maybe Brett Clark or John-Michael Liles, if anyone is willing to take on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 25, 2009Steve Mason ... drafted 69th ... say what?
Pierre LeBrunOnce again, we are presented with yet another example of how inexact the science of drafting is when you consider the case of Steve Mason, especially ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2009Weekend wrap: Staal, Pens have preliminary talks; BOG meeting preview
Pierre LeBrunWell folks, I'm off to sunny West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday, as the NHL's owners and executives will meet Monday and Tuesday in what is being billed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2008Why is this rookie crop making an impact? Preparation is key
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThere 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, 2008Hockey fans, meet the new Dany Heatley
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHockey fans, meet the new Dany Heatley. Not just a 50-goal man, but a leader and a more complete player. Two games into the 2008-09 season, it's impressive.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008Kennedy's big night could be promising sign of things to come for Penguins
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Penguins have some hurdles to overcome, such as missing key players like Sergei Gonchar to start the season. But if one game is any indication, Pittsburgh may have places to turn. Case in point: Tyler Kennedy.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2008Postgame notes: Sid gets the big call from prime minister; Cup back with Staals
Pierre LeBrun...a laugh. At this rate, who's not to believe Marc? Eric Staal won a Cup with Carolina in 2006 and now Jordan is victorious in 2009. The Staal clan from Thunder Bay, Ontario, is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Maurice, Hurricanes one of NHL's surprise second-half stories
Pierre LeBrun...needed to do to improve defensively, which has carried on to the offense," Carolina star center Eric Staal told ESPN.com on Wednesday. "He's a good coach. He knows the game well systems-wise...
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