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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. |
Sharks will be hungrier in third clash with Hawks
Pierre LeBrunOnce in a while, there's a game on the NHL docket that makes your spine tingle, and that's exactly what you've got tonight when the San Jose Sharks vi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009League 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, 2009Your rants, my answers
Pierre LeBrun...that funny. Let's look at the vents I enjoyed the most from this week: jacobsaltiel: Dear Pierre, my three favorite hockey commentators are Mike Boone, Elliotte Friedman and you. I try to read your...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009Time to revisit three-point system
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe shootout is still a fan favorite, but does it really reward the better teams in the league? We believe it's time to revisit the three-point system.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrun...upsets to generate reaction from the readers. Mission accomplished! Thanks for your thoughtful rant, though. PhatFuel: Monsieur LeBrun! Bonjour!? Ca va bien? (Sorry, that's the extent of my Francais!) As a favor to us...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009Sources: Hawks still working on deals
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Blackhawks continued to work on closing out long-term deals for a trio of star players Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrunOK, puckheads, you have ranted, and I have listened. Now, sit back on the couch and let me soothe you with comforting words. Here are a few rants I re...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009Sure, it's early, but tonight's Hawks-Wings clash still carries weight for both sides
Pierre LeBrunNothing like an early-season test between Original Six rivals to get the juices flowing. Detroit hosts Chicago on Thursday night in its home opener a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009Quenneville's goalie swap the right one as Niemi wows in home country
Pierre LeBrunHELSINKI -- Heck of a call from Joel Quenneville, right? The Blackhawks coach put in rookie backup goalie Antti Niemi for his fourth career NHL start...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009Blackhawks' offense so far? Scary
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIn two games, the Hawks have already shown explosive offensive power, without Mr. Hossa. Watch out, Western Conference.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Koistinen steals show in Europe opener
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWhile 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, 2009Report from Helsinki: Blackhawks shouldn't be too disappointed by season-opening loss
Pierre LeBrunHELSINKI -- I ran into legendary coach Scotty Bowman after tonight's game and asked him whether he could remember ever losing a game with 55 shots on ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009Panthers keeping Sexton as GM
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Florida Panthers looked around, but then finally realized their new GM was right under their noses.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 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, 2009Report from Helsinki: Madden's experience already paying off for Kane, Blackhawks
Pierre LeBrunHELSINKI -- Out walked Patrick Kane and John Madden on Thursday, the kid and the vet, chuckling to each other as they left Hartwall Arena. Kane has t...
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