FA 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, 2009Briere: 'We know we can be better'
Pierre LeBrun...young star core led by captain Mike Richards and sniper Jeff Carter was ready to take the next step. An 8-2-1 record in October certainly backed up those high expectations. But a 4...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009Your rants, my answers
Pierre LeBrun...but according to the letter of the rule right now, it was clean. That will likely change next season when the new "blindside" hit rule is adopted, I hope, after the GMs vote on it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009Wings, Bruins 'sticking with the program'
Pierre LeBrun...power-play goals in the first period of that game, the Wings scored one goal in their next 11 periods of hockey heading into Saturday night's game at St. Louis -- shut out in back...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009A little Heatley perspective for Oil Nation
Pierre LeBrun...him." A player with a no-movement clause is essentially like a free agent: he chooses his next locale, and he's in the driver's seat. Do I like it? No. I think the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009How countries are coping with injuries
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Too much of the outdoors for fans?
Pierre LeBrunWho knew what impact Michigan State and rival Michigan would end up having eight years ago when a record 74,544 fans showed up at Spartan Stadium for ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrunGripe, 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, 2009Expect more NHL games in Europe
Pierre LeBrun...in Europe were a short-term experiment, guess again. The league wants to expand to six teams next fall, up from four, and have approached the following clubs to gauge their interest: Minnesota, Carolina, Boston...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009Team signs letter of intent with KHL
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comRussia's KHL, in its second year of operation, announced Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with AIK Stockholm that would see the Swedish club join its league next season.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Critical juncture begins for Ducks
Pierre LeBrun...on Thursday night, a critical juncture in their season before they lose their grip on it. "These next seven games at home will be very crucial and hopefully they will turn our season around," defenseman...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 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, 2009Filatov, Jackets may both benefit from agreement
Pierre LeBrun...which roster spots are earned, not given away. The hope is that Filatov returns a new man next fall. "Our agreement [with CSKA Moscow] is for the rest of this year, and we expect he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Handing out our quarter-pole winners
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHow about that Nash kid (no, not Steve)? The Blue Jackets' Rick Nash is our MVP through a quarter of the season. Care to see our other winners?
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Your rants: Leafs fans want intelligent moves
Pierre LeBrunOh boy, we've got some disgruntled puck heads out there again this week. I'll do my best to help you out, my friends. Here's 10 rants and my take on t...
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