Red Wings coach Mike Babcock on Johan Franzen injury: 'We just have to find a way'
Pierre LeBrun...being down. But in terms of replacing Franzen on the top line with Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom, that responsibility will fall to Valtteri Filppula or Henrik Zetterberg. Zetterberg was centering the second line...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 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, 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, 2009Datsyuk returns ... and then some
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comPavel Datsyuk returned to the Wings' lineup Saturday night, and boy did the Hart Trophy nominee make quite the statement.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009After today's practice, Pavel Datsyuk doesn't look ready to return
Pierre LeBrun...had an appendectomy Wednesday. Valtteri Filppula again centered the second line in practice between Hossa and Tomas Holmstrom, which leads me to think Datsyuk won't play in Game 1 (Detroit coach Mike Babcock...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 29, 2009'Fill-in' Filppula doing just fine, thank you
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comValtteri Filppula was the 95th player chosen in the 2002 NHL draft, yet he's playing a vital role in the Wings' postseason success. He's yet another example of why Detroit stays atop the NHL.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009Rotating goalies, newfound injuries and the Chicago boobirds
Pierre LeBrunCHICAGO -- Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood didn't play the third period of Game 4 on Sunday. The prevailing thought was that maybe Detroit coach Mike Ba...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009Pregame report: Datsyuk a game-time call; more Chelios-Roenick-Babcock drama
Pierre LeBrun...fourth line, while Valtteri Filppula will move up to the second line between Marian Hossa and Tomas Holmstrom. "For Filppula, it's prime time," Babcock said. "I think it's a great opportunity in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009Pregame report: Huet's reflections, 'Mario Kart' battles and Swedish lessons
Pierre LeBrunDETROIT -- Blackhawks star winger Martin Havlat didn't speak to reporters today after the morning skate at Joe Louis Arena. He took part in the skate...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Second-period report: Wings' D rules, but Hawks still in this one
Pierre LeBrun...tonight after he scored his fourth goal in three games. With Marian Hossa, Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom still in scoring slumps, Cleary has become a go-to guy on that big line with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009First-period report: Hawks wanted more puck possession, and they got it
Pierre LeBrun...t miss, as Brian Rafalski scored on a floater that beat a perfectly screened Nikolai Khabibulin. Tomas Holmstrom hasn't had a goal since the first round, but he did what he does best...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009West finals preview: Wings vs. Hawks
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comIt's a classic Original Six battle in the West finals. But the age and experience gap between the Hawks and Wings could be the difference in this series.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Lidstrom shows that vets still got game
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWhile that little series in the East gets all the press, a wily veteran showed that reruns can be fun to watch, too.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009Wings, Blues could open next season in Europe
Pierre LeBrunNothing is finalized at this point and plans still could change, but both the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues could possibly open next season ov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008One thing Leafs will be successful at this season? Playing the spoiler role
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe shouldn't get ahead of ourselves with the Leafs' season-opening win against the defending Cup champs. This still isn't a playoff team, but it is a club that's going to make opponents work for it.
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