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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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

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

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

Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...what I've seen, I'd go this way (please send all hate e-mail to Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside): Team USA Goalies Ryan Miller: The clear-cut starter. He has the best...

Page | Conversation

Forsberg staying in Sweden

ESPN.com news services

Canucks GM Mike Gillis was considering signing Peter Forsberg but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Group to study issue, report in March

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL's 30 GMs agreed Wednesday to study the idea of making blindside hits to the head illegal next season.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Scene and heard: Hockey HOF fete

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun were on hand for the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame proceedings Monday in Toronto, where they cataloged the night's best sights and sounds -- and offered some of their own thoughts.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Gretzky honors former teammates

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL avoided what would have been a major embarrassment when Wayne Gretzky arrived at the Hall of Fame ceremonies Monday night.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Class of 2009 get rings before induction

ESPN.com news services

The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2009 has received its rings.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Canes sign veteran goaltender Legace

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The Hurricanes have signed veteran goaltender Manny Legace to a one-year, $500,000 deal, general manager Jim Rutherford said.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Caps dispute Ovie's return is delayed

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The Washington Capitals denied a report Sunday that Alex Ovechin's return from an upper-body strain will take longer than the original timetable given.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Sharks take over top spot as Flames heat up

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...Sorry, dude -- LeBrun is back in charge. And with that, we've got a new sheriff at the top of the heap. Oh yeah, baby, the Sharks are No. 1. -- By Pierre LeBrun; posted...

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Sources: Talks pick up for NHLPA board

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Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009