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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Time to revisit three-point system

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The 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, 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

Canucks angered by Leafs' conduct

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

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

Gustavsson gets start over Toskala

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Gustavsson signs with Maple Leafs

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Jonas Gustavsson, hotly pursued by four NHL teams, has chosen the Maple Leafs as his first NHL home.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009

Leafs sign hard-hitting Komisarek

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent defenseman Mike Komisarek to a five-year, $22.5 million deal.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Leafs toughen up by adding Orr

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed free-agent enforcer Colton Orr to a four-year deal worth $4 million.

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

Source: Wilson to coach Olympic team

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Ron Wilson is expected to be named head coach of the U.S. Olympic hockey team on Monday for the 2010 Vancouver Games, a source said.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Sundin emotional in return

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

First Mats Sundin broke their hearts, then he bowed to them.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009

Hot or not, this Sharks club has been built to last

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL-leading San Jose Sharks are undeniably hot, writes Pierre LeBrun, but they're no flashes in the pan. A new coach, some new additions and a captain with a new lease on life have this team poised for the next step.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2008

Agent: Sundin expected to decide between Rangers, Canucks in next week

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Mats Sundin has narrowed his short list to two teams.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Burke, Leafs come to agreement on six-year deal for GM job

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Brian Burke is the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sources confirm to ESPN.com that a contract was finally agreed upon Thursday.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2008

Burke free to discuss jobs with other NHL franchises

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Anaheim Ducks filed paperwork with the NHL on Friday that freed all other NHL teams to speak with Brian Burke, sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Murray eager to get going as successor to Ducks GM Burke

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Brian Burke will announce later Wednesday that he is stepping down as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008