Bruins close book on Kessel
Matt Kalman...Krejci. Like Nic Cage as "Ghost Rider" and Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" album, reality didn't live up to the hype for either "Kessel-mania I" or "Kessel-mania II" -- as NESN dubbed the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009Unveiling ... LeBrun Proposal 2!
Pierre LeBrunI've got baseball-envy this week. The entire baseball world is assembled in Indianapolis: GMs, agents, scouts, media, you name it. The buzz, as alway...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009'The Big Easy' is here to stay in Buffalo
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIt's hard to miss Tyler Myers' 6-foot-8 frame, but the Sabres defenseman has seemingly come out of nowhere to put himself into the Calder race.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Pollin remembered at service
Associated PressFormer Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin was remembered as a civic-minded visionary, passionate sportsman and generous philanthropist at a public memorial service Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009It's back! 'The Hakan-Hanukkah Song'
John Buccigross, ESPN.comIt's that time of year, and you know what that means, puckheads. Back by popular demand, it's Bucci's "The Hakan-Hanukkah Song."
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Some love for the Devils, Brodeur
E.J. HradekA couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Latest list has West Coast feel
ESPN.com...class. And yes, as you'll see from my top three, I have a Western Conference bias. Live with it. As always, you can submit your top 30 teams here. -- By Pierre LeBrun; posted Dec...
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Vokoun stops 36 in return from head injury but Thrashers top Panthers in SO
Associated PressRich Peverley scored in a shootout to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 2-1 win over the slumping Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 05, 2009Future of Atlanta Thrashers is now
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comJust when you want to write off the Avalanche, they come back fighting. They've been the surprise story of the first quarter, but the team will be tested tonight against the Penguins in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009California to host its first NHL draft
Associated PressThe 2010 NHL draft will be held in Los Angeles on June 25-26, marking the first time in its 46-year history that the event will be held in California.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009'You can still see her smiling'
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhen Larry Pleau received the news, the first place he turned to was his team. And it was this hockey family that helped the Blues GM and his wife get through their darkest hour.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009In The Crease: Bruins time-share
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comWith Tim Thomas back in net, what will the Bruins do with goalie-of-the-future Tuukka Rask, who's play deserves to be rewarded with more starts?
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Keith Ballard's Hit on Tomas Vokoun Wasn't As Strange As You Think
SportsCenter...highlights of the hit and everything that goes with it is punishment enough. Ballard will probably never live this down and most certainly be the punch-line to a handful of NHL jokes over the...
Blog | December 02, 2009Ovechkin won't change his style
ESPN.com news servicesAlex Ovechkin says he isn't going to change his playing style because of a two-game suspension.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Olympics on goalies' minds heading into net clash
Pierre LeBrunOh, sure, it's just a game, and nothing that happens Wednesday night when Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo square off in New Jersey will have much be...
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