22 Results for mikael samuelsson

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

Gripe, gripe, gripe ... that's all you guys do. Oh, wait a minute, I keep asking you every week to do just that! Here's a look at the ones I liked the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Your rants: Leafs fans want intelligent moves

Pierre LeBrun

...few years. As you pointed out, they lost some sizable production in Marian Hossa, Jiri Hudler, Mikael Samuelsson and Tomas Kopecky, but remain strong thanks to their excellent core. But believe me, even Ken...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

OK, puckheads, you have ranted, and I have listened. Now, sit back on the couch and let me soothe you with comforting words. Here are a few rants I re...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Has Zherdev played his last game as a Ranger? Is Hudler heading to Russia? Answers here ...

Pierre LeBrun

NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central Has Nikolai Zhe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Wonder why Red Wings are so quiet this July? It was all part of Detroit's plan

Pierre LeBrun

...Wings can't always keep all their toys. Holland tried his best to keep Hossa and Mikael Samuelsson, but they both found bigger paydays elsewhere. None of this was surprising or unplanned from the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Day 2 draft buzz: Teams calling Detroit about Hossa; latest on Sedin twins, Khabibulin

Pierre LeBrun

...hoping to do a lot better than what we offered." Another pending UFA is veteran forward Mikael Samuelsson, and there's still hope on that front. "I talked to Samuelsson's agent a couple...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Don't think this is the end for Detroit

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

There are many parallels between these Cup finals and the Islanders and Oilers in 1983-84, but this being the end of Detroit's greatness isn't one of them.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Finals' Game 7 new thing for Wings

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Wings have the experience, they are still the defending champs, they are still the NHL's modern-day dynasty, but they have no more Game 7 experience in the Cup finals than the Pens.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Datsyuk returns ... and then some

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Pavel Datsyuk returned to the Wings' lineup Saturday night, and boy did the Hart Trophy nominee make quite the statement.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Wings' first loss exposes poor PK unit

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Red Wings don't have many flaws, but one is rearing its ugly head in the Cup finals: a poor penalty-killing unit.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

'Fill-in' Filppula doing just fine, thank you

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Valtteri Filppula was the 95th player chosen in the 2002 NHL draft, yet he's playing a vital role in the Wings' postseason success. He's yet another example of why Detroit stays atop the NHL.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

'Big brother' Wings win out again

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

With the Red Wings' convincing win over the Hawks on Sunday, they reminded us once again why they are the NHL's modern-day dynasty.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

First-period report: Drama kicks off Game 4 in Chicago

Pierre LeBrun

...a reflex pad save on a deflected point shot and then the rebound backhand chance on Mikael Samuelsson. But, boy oh boy, was he angry with himself with 20.7 seconds left in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009

This OT loss was killer for Hawks

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Blackhawks took their best swing Tuesday night, and it still wasn't enough against the defending champs. Yes, Game 2 was a killer for Chicago.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Pregame report: Huet's reflections, 'Mario Kart' battles and Swedish lessons

Pierre LeBrun

DETROIT -- Blackhawks star winger Martin Havlat didn't speak to reporters today after the morning skate at Joe Louis Arena. He took part in the skate...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009