Pierre LeBrun

Pierre LeBrun

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Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com. He spent 13 years with The Canadian Press as its national hockey columnist before joining ESPN.com in September 2008. LeBrun, who is based in Toronto, is also a regular contributor on CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada." He studied journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa and, shortly after his graduation, was hired by The CP in August 1995. In 2005, he won Sports Media Canada's top sportswriting award for his coverage of the 2004-05 NHL lockout.

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Biron taking chuckles, change as they come

Pierre LeBrun

TORONTO -- The laughter in the visitors dressing room at Air Canada Centre went up a notch Monday, so I knew Martin Biron had surely come off the ice....

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Expect more NHL games in Europe

Pierre LeBrun

If anyone thought the NHL's regular-season games in Europe were a short-term experiment, guess again. The league wants to expand to six teams next fa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Caps' Fleischmann just having some fun

Pierre LeBrun

How does a player start his season with 11 points in 10 games and barely get noticed around the league? By playing on a team with Alex Ovechkin, Ale...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Team signs letter of intent with KHL

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Russia'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, 2009

Critical juncture begins for Ducks

Pierre LeBrun

Can the real Anaheim Ducks please present themselves to the nearest NHL arena? Because so far this season I haven't seen the team that knocked off t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Upper body injury to sideline Smyth

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Kings have been dealt their first big dose of adversity, learning Wednesday that they will be without first-line winger Ryan Smyth for up to a month.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Sources: Hawks still working on deals

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Blackhawks continued to work on closing out long-term deals for a trio of star players Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Filatov, Jackets may both benefit from agreement

Pierre LeBrun

Nikita Filatov will finally get to play -- without the pay cut. And that's what you call a happy, temporary separation. The 19-year-old forward, the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Handing out our quarter-pole winners

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

How 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, 2009

Your rants: Leafs fans want intelligent moves

Pierre LeBrun

...year for Detroit, but is it time to start considering the Red Wings a legit cup contender? LeBrun's take: Honestly, Dru1624, I'm not sure what you're talking about. Whenever I've talked...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The story on a young, brave Russian kid

Pierre LeBrun

The story of Kirill Kabanov is one of a young man who has already shown tremendous character in his 17 years on earth. But it's also the global hockey...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Decisions aplenty for Ducks, Hurricanes

Pierre LeBrun

Quite the week for the Anaheim Ducks, eh? First, J.S. Giguere sparks controversy by saying he doesn't want to be a backup goalie. Listen, I'm a big f...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Kings hope sit-down leads to Quick turnaround

Pierre LeBrun

I heard some faint rumblings this week that the Los Angeles Kings weren't terribly satisfied with Jonathan Quick's past few games, and when I saw Erik...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Devils keep churning out the wins

Pierre LeBrun

OK, everyone, raise your hand if you had the New Jersey Devils leading the Eastern Conference the morning of Nov. 13 with a sensational 13-4-0 record?...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Happy times nearing in KHL-NHL relationship?

Pierre LeBrun

The news release Thursday from the Kontinental Hockey League read like a 1970s Cold War communiqué: "KHL Statement on Meeting Between President Alexa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009