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Don't think this is the end for Detroit
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThere 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, 2009Even in defeat, Hossa has no regrets
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comMarian Hossa said he had no regrets even in defeat, but the reality was still the same: His decision to leave Pittsburgh for Detroit ultimately backfired.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Postgame notes: Sid gets the big call from prime minister; Cup back with Staals
Pierre LeBrunDETROIT -- NHL senior PR man Frank Brown handed a phone over to Sidney Crosby during Friday night's Stanley...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Red Wings pregame report: Win or lose, Detroit has escaped Stanley Cup hangover
Pierre LeBrunDETROIT -- Win or lose tonight, the Wings have beat the Cup hangover from last season, something teams in recent years have not been able to do. Tampa...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Second-period report: Penguins hang on after losing captain Sidney Crosby
Pierre LeBrunDETROIT -- So, this is how we all envisioned Game 7 through 40 minutes, right? The Penguins up 2-0 on a pair of Maxime Talbot goals despite the loss ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Crosby on Penguins' bench to start 3rd
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comPittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby appeared to injure his left knee in a collision along the boards with Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Finals' Game 7 new thing for Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009A fitting end to an exciting postseason
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFor a postseason that has given us some of the best hockey we've seen in years, it's only fitting that it all ends with a Game 7 between the Penguins and Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Wings miss chance to close out series
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings are happy to have the chance to win the Cup on home ice, but, fact is, they failed to close out the series and have fallen into a winner-take-all situation that leaves no room for error.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Home team wins again in Cup finals
Pierre LeBrun...up the games Nicklas Lidstrom played in playoff game No. 234 for his career, moving him just two behind Mark Messier for third all time in NHL history. And Lidstrom, unlike Messier, still has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Yzerman says playoffs have given him better picture for 2010 Olympic team
Pierre LeBrun...me how they want to run the camp and the right number of players." Two months of playoff hockey have allowed Yzerman to further make up his mind on some players. "I've had a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Second-period report: Penguins get rare shot production against Red Wings
Pierre LeBrunPITTSBURGH -- The Penguins are 20 minutes from forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. And they deserve to be. The Pens outshot the Wings 12-9 in the secon...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2009Coach Babcock has evolved with Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe know Detroit has excelled at drafting, developing and assembling championship rosters. But one can't overlook coach Mike Babcock and the job he has done behind the bench.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009Is it closing time for Red Wings?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings are one win away from the Stanley Cup and ready to call it a night. The Penguins hope to get two more rounds in before last call. Who will take Lord Stanley home?
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009Checking in from Detroit: Hossa one game closer to elusive Stanley Cup
Pierre LeBrunDETROIT -- Marian Hossa is one win away from telling the world he made the right decision. Or two losses away from being second-guessed by everyone in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 07, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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