'Lou's boys' still making their mark
Pierre LeBrun...year. As they slipped on their Hockey Hall of Fame induction rings Monday morning -- along with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Brett Hull -- the great New Jersey general manager and legendary New York defenseman...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009Pressure building for Vincent Lecavalier
Pierre LeBrun...his better games of the season Tuesday night at Air Canada Centre with Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman and his management staff looking on. The relief on his face after scoring his second goal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009Kessel shows little rust in Toronto debut
Pierre LeBrunTORONTO -- If first impressions mean anything, welcome to Toronto, Phil Kessel. The 22-year-old star winger was downright dynamite Tuesday night in h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009You vented ... I'm answering
Pierre LeBrun...Wings needed to play two-way hockey. So, he had a famous meeting with franchise player Steve Yzerman. "I called Steve in and I said, 'You have a lot of good individual stats, but...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009Steve Yzerman says 2010 Team Canada roster 'starting to take shape'
Pierre LeBrunSteve Yzerman doesn't have a red suit and a white beard, but you can bet he's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009Checking in with Messier, Larionov
Pierre LeBrun...spoke to ESPN.com this week for stories I'm working on featuring Brian Leetch and Steve Yzerman, both scheduled for Hall inductions Nov. 9 along with Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille (my colleague...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009The twist in Rob Niedermayer as a Devil and more
Pierre LeBrunWho can the forget the handshake line at the end of the 2003 Stanley Cup finals after Scott Niedermayer's New Jersey Devils edged out brother Rob Nied...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009Dan Cleary's comeback receives more validation at Canadian Olympic camp
Pierre LeBrun...he had a voice mail. It was from Red Wings vice president and Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman. "Oh my god, I have to be honest: I was blown away," Cleary said Thursday as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009Green and Robidas: Two defensemen on different paths, but their Olympic goal is the same
Pierre LeBrun...a team that had the likes of Vincent Lecavalier, Joe Thornton, Brad Richards, Ryan Smyth, Patrick Marleau, Steve Sullivan, Brenden Morrow, Derek Morris, Eric Brewer, Brad Stuart and Wade Redden. For Robidas to make that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009Why Tanguay is still on the market, the latest on Heatley and what's next for Tavares
Pierre LeBrunNHL Rumor Central Get all the latest free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central There's a point-a-game player ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 10, 2009What I'll remember most about Joe Sakic
Pierre LeBrun...50-year gold-medal drought, and most people will bring up Mario Lemieux's last hurrah, Steve Yzerman's courageous play on essentially one leg, Martin Brodeur's play in goal or young Jarome...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009'Captain Canada' Ryan Smyth receives Olympic orientation camp invite, and rightfully so
Pierre LeBrun...Alberta. It was no sure thing he'd receive an invitation, but credit Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman and the rest of the management staff (including Lowe) for realizing Smyth's sparkling international r...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 02, 2009Niedermayer will play next season
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comVeteran star defenseman Scott Niedermayer has decided to return for the 2009-10 NHL season, according to his agent.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009We know this year's Hall class, but who's in line for 2010? It'll be a tough call
Pierre LeBrunThis year was a walk in the park. Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitaille -- was there really any need for the Hockey Hall...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2009Yzerman shoo-in for what should be a monster 2009 Hall class
Pierre LeBrun...afternoon by the Hockey Hall of Fame and it's going to be a royal one. Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitaille are the favorites to receive the call in their...
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