How 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, 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, 2009Don't overlook Red Wings' signing of Brad May
Pierre LeBrunI apologize ahead of time for doing a second straight item on the Detroit Red Wings, but a move they finally made official on Thursday bears some thou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009Wonder why Red Wings are so quiet this July? It was all part of Detroit's plan
Pierre LeBrun...just under $43 million next season (Zetterberg, Franzen, Daniel Cleary, Pavel Datsyuk, Valtteri Filppula, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall, Rafalski, Brad Stuart). "And we're still going to try to get Jiri Hudler done and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 06, 2009Don'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, 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, 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, 2009First-period report: Flying start to Game 5; Datsyuk looks strong
Pierre LeBrun...first period was the fact they killed off the only power play the Penguins had after Niklas Kronwall was whistled for tripping Chris Kunitz. The Penguins had no shots on net during the man...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009These Wings were brought up right
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comYes, yes, we've examined how Detroit has built its teams through savvy draft selections. But just as important is how the Wings are developing that talent.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009First-period report: Pens rebound in second half, get on board
Pierre LeBrun...period, establishing their forecheck and spending more time in the Wings' zone. It led to a Niklas Kronwall penalty, which, in turn, set up the first power play of the night. The Pens didn...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2009After today's practice, Pavel Datsyuk doesn't look ready to return
Pierre LeBrun...was back with Brian Rafalski on the top pairing in practice, while Brad Stuart was with Niklas Kronwall on the second pair
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 29, 2009The mood in the room before tonight's Game 5
Pierre LeBrun...a quick thought on Havlat. He seems to have returned too quickly after getting hammered by Niklas Kronwall in Game 3. I credit Havlat's courage and was told he convinced the team to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009Third-period report: Kane, Huet save Hawks to force OT
Pierre LeBrun...that stunned the locals. Then, the Wings hung on for dear life. They are dead tired. Niklas Kronwall and Brian Rafalski have played more than 27 minutes, and Brad Stuart has more than 26...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009Second-period report: The longer this remains scoreless, the more it favors Chicago
Pierre LeBrun...win tonight and now they're heading into the third very much alive. Plus, Brian Rafalski, Niklas Kronwall and Brad Stuart are logging a ton of minutes trying to make up for the losses...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009Wings win, but is there anything left?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Red Wings' depth helped them advance to the Cup finals on Wednesday night, but their tank is near empty.
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