Making the case for our MVP picks
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThis year marks the first time the Hart Trophy has three Russian finalists: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin. But our experts believe it's a two-man race. Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun make the case for their MVP votes.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Our top moments from awards night
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFrom Mother Russia to the Bruins' hat trick of hardware, our experts break down NHL awards night in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Game 7: Keys to victory for Pens, Wings
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comHeading into tonight's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, here are five things each team needs to do to win.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Why these Cup finals are different
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comYes, on the surface, this year's Cup finals could be viewed as a carbon copy of the 2008 edition. But look a little closer, and you'll see the differences.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Crosby to Hossa, beards to bears
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comFrom Crosby to Hossa, from rookies to gray beards, here's the latest from the Wings and Penguins heading into Saturday's Cup finals opener.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009Collision course for finals rematch?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe conference finals seem headed for a quick ending. Our resident puckheads huddle up and find some interesting parallels between East and West.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Changes to come, but where and when?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comCounting down to the playoffs, what moves should we expect to see heading into April? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate who's safe and who's not.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Who is the MVP front-runner?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWho will win this season's MVP award? Evgeni Malkin? Alex Ovechkin? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate who should take home the Hart and other NHL trophies.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009Which trades will have best impact
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWinners? Losers? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun grade the impact of Wednesday's top deals.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009Did NHL overstep its bounds by suspending Avery?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe NHL's decision is in, and Sean Avery has been suspended six games for his recent off-ice comments. But is the league overstepping its bounds? Our experts duke it out.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Which rookies are ready for a permanent stay in the NHL?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comDo 18-year-old newbies belong in the big leagues? Have they amassed enough time to assimilate to the NHL, or are they destined to hit the wall? Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun debate which rookies are here to stay.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008Slow starts from Ducks, Flyers a surprise ... and what's this about a bet?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comScott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun are back with their weekly faceoff: With the NHL season just over a week old, what are their biggest surprises so far?
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008Crosby and Ovechkin: Comparing the NHL's two biggest stars
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comCrosby and Ovechkin: Comparing the NHL's two biggest stars
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "sidney crosby" make the list?