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Pierre LeBrunChats | NHLPierre 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. |
League planning for Canada to host
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe NHL wants to hold a second outdoor game, this one in Canada, commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009KHL still standing; should NHL worry?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Vanek could return for weekend
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Sabres got great news Wednesday when they discovered star winger Thomas Vanek was not as seriously injured as first believed.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009Will Hawks be able to top themselves?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comReaching 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, 2009NHL opposes Hudler's KHL deal
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comNHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the league has opposed Jiri Hudler's signing with Dynamo Moscow, officially communicating its concerns to the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Kontinental Hockey League.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2009Hudler plans to play for KHL's Dynamo
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comA Kontinental Hockey League spokesman confirmed to ESPN.com on Thursday that Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler plans to play in the Russian league this upcoming season.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009Hossa, Blackhawks agree on deal
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009NHL increases salary cap to $56.8M
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe NHL's salary cap for next season will be $56.8 million, a source told ESPN.com on Friday.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009Source: Babcock to coach Olympic team
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comMike Babcock will be named head coach of Canada's Olympic hockey team, a source confirmed to ESPN.com Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Even in defeat, Hossa has no regrets
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comMarian Hossa said he had no regrets even in defeat, but the reality was still the same: His decision to leave Pittsburgh for Detroit ultimately backfired.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 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, 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, 2009A fitting end to an exciting postseason
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFor a postseason that has given us some of the best hockey we've seen in years, it's only fitting that it all ends with a Game 7 between the Penguins and Red Wings.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Wings miss chance to close out series
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings are happy to have the chance to win the Cup on home ice, but, fact is, they failed to close out the series and have fallen into a winner-take-all situation that leaves no room for error.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009Coach Babcock has evolved with Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe know Detroit has excelled at drafting, developing and assembling championship rosters. But one can't overlook coach Mike Babcock and the job he has done behind the bench.
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