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: 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

Blackhawks' offense so far? Scary

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

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

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

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

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Will Hawks be able to top themselves?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Reaching last season's conference finals was gravy for the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, it's expected. Can this young team top itself under such lofty expectations?

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Hossa, Blackhawks agree on deal

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

NHL increases salary cap to $56.8M

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL's salary cap for next season will be $56.8 million, a source told ESPN.com on Friday.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Dudley joins Thrashers' front office

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Thrashers will announce Monday the hiring of veteran hockey executive Rick Dudley as associate GM, a source told ESPN.com Saturday.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009

Wings win, but is there anything left?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Red Wings' depth helped them advance to the Cup finals on Wednesday night, but their tank is near empty.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

'Fill-in' Filppula doing just fine, thank you

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Valtteri Filppula was the 95th player chosen in the 2002 NHL draft, yet he's playing a vital role in the Wings' postseason success. He's yet another example of why Detroit stays atop the NHL.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

'Big brother' Wings win out again

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

With the Red Wings' convincing win over the Hawks on Sunday, they reminded us once again why they are the NHL's modern-day dynasty.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Lidstrom, Datsyuk out for Wings

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Six-time Norris Trophy winner Nicklas Lidstrom was scratched from Game 4 of the Western Conference finals

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Hit brings out hate in West finals

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The hit of the playoffs has polarized the two teams in the Western Conference finals. And when you talked to the Hawks and Wings about it, there was little middle ground.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2009

Hawks write new chapter in series

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Take a second to digest what happened here Friday. No matter the outcome of the Western Conference finals, this will be remembered as the night a young, star-filled hockey team began to show its maturity.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Datsyuk won't play Game 3

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Hart Trophy candidate Pavel Datsyuk won't play Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009