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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Sources: Talks pick up for NHLPA board

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

More resignations follow Ian Penny's

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Sources confirmed to ESPN.com on Saturday that the four-man review committee has asked Ouellet, the union's chief of business affairs, and Lee, NHLPA associate counsel, to run the union office until the executive board can reconvene.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Luongo out after playing through injury

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Goalie Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks is out at least a week with a rib injury, a team spokesman said Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Penner 'staying classy' in Edmonton

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Dustin Penner's time in Edmonton has been filled with controversy since the Oilers signed him two years ago. But thanks to humor ("Anchorman"!) and, yes, better fitness, the power winger is finding his way.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

KHL still standing; should NHL worry?

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The KHL is still going through some growing pains in its second season, but it is also still standing. And KHL president Alexander Medvedev says there's much more to come.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Source: Peverley gets $2.6M deal

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The Atlanta Thrashers have re-signed forward Rich Peverley to a two-year, $2.6 million extension, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

'Dan is here today watching over us'

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Six years after his tragic death, Dan Snyder's dream became a reality Sunday, as a new rink opened in his hometown of Elmira, Ontario.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Vanek could return for weekend

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The Sabres got great news Wednesday when they discovered star winger Thomas Vanek was not as seriously injured as first believed.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Recognize these Avs? Take a look

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The Avs and their staff are a young, unheralded and sometimes unrecognizable group. So, exactly how are they off to such a strong start?

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Canucks angered by Leafs' conduct

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The NHL said Wednesday it has handled a dispute between the front offices of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks and now considers the matter closed.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Canadiens sign Bergeron

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The Canadiens added some depth to their injured blue line, signing unrestricted free-agent defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron to a one-year deal worth $750,000, a source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Gustavsson gets start over Toskala

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will start goalie Jonas Gustavsson Tuesday night against the Ottawa Senators instead of Vesa Toskala

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Blackhawks' offense so far? Scary

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In two games, the Hawks have already shown explosive offensive power, without Mr. Hossa. Watch out, Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Koistinen steals show in Europe opener

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While Ville Koistinen played hometown hero in the Panthers' opening win against the Hawks in Finland, Chicago is hoping to bounce back in Saturday's Round 2.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Panthers keeping Sexton as GM

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The Florida Panthers looked around, but then finally realized their new GM was right under their noses.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009