Blackhawks' 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 LeBrunHELSINKI -- 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, 2009Day 2 draft buzz: Teams calling Detroit about Hossa; latest on Sedin twins, Khabibulin
Pierre LeBrunMONTREAL -- The Detroit Red Wings got a query or two this weekend from teams looking to acquire the rights to pending unrestricted-free-agent forward ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009First-period report: Huet terrific; Hawks need to stay out of box
Pierre LeBrun...lines to try and get more offense, along with Martin Havlat being out of the lineup. Kris Versteeg moved up to the top line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp, while Dave Bolland centered...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009Rotating goalies, newfound injuries and the Chicago boobirds
Pierre LeBrun...a bit of a shock," veteran Wings forward Kirk Maltby said. "I came over with Cleary, Drapes [Kris Draper] and Ozzie. Dan Cleary said something about it. We thought he was joking at first, but...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009Pregame report: Datsyuk a game-time call; more Chelios-Roenick-Babcock drama
Pierre LeBrun...Chelly As the media horde surrounded Chris Chelios after this morning's pregame skate, Red Wings teammate Kris Draper couldn't resist. "Chelly, sing 'O Canada,'" Draper said. Chelios, 47, was in high demand today...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009Killer B's moving forward for Hawks
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comToews. Kane. Havlat. Those are the Chicago stars that get all the ink. But you should know your Killer B's in the Windy City.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009Third-period report: Who will be the OT hero?
Pierre LeBrun...scored his second goal of the game at 12:20 of the third period, redirecting a Kris Versteeg shot. The Hawks were full value for tying this baby up, going round for round with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009First-period report: Hawks wanted more puck possession, and they got it
Pierre LeBrun...forward lines for Game 2, dropping Patrick Kane to the second line with Samuel Pahlsson and Kris Versteeg, and promoting Dustin Byfuglien to the top unit with Jonathan Toews and Troy Brouwer. A worthy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Hawks get schooled in Wings 101
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings handed out the same lesson in Game 1 of the West finals as they did last postseason: Puck Possession 101. Question is, will the Hawks be able to counter?
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009Canucks' answer? Wear Hawks down
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIt wasn't pretty. To some, it might have been downright boring. But the Canucks wore down the speedy Hawks into submission en route to a convincing win.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009Hawks bucking the playoff trend
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comApparently, the Chicago Blackhawks didn't get the memo. Instead of suffering in this version's first playoff experience, the young squad is thriving.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009'Under the weather' Green worrying about Game 5, not Norris nod
Pierre LeBrunNEW YORK -- I received a snickering e-mail from a media colleague Thursday suggesting the timing of the announcement for the Norris Trophy finalists c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2009Making the Calder case for Drew Doughty
Pierre LeBrunAt this point, with Steve Mason carrying the Columbus Blue Jackets to their first playoff berth, it would be a shock if the stellar netminder didn't w...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 26, 2009Steven Stamkos finally showing NHL what the fuss was all about
Pierre LeBrunThe expression "piling on" has taken on new meaning this season as critics and pundits have had a field day with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rookie Stev...
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