44 Results for vancouver canucks

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

Gripe, gripe, gripe ... that's all you guys do. Oh, wait a minute, I keep asking you every week to do just that! Here's a look at the ones I liked the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Luongo out after playing through injury

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Goalie Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks is out at least a week with a rib injury, a team spokesman said Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 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

Why Luongo's contract extension is the most significant of the summer

Pierre LeBrun

...significant signing this summer than Wednesday's 12-year contract extension between Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks. Super-elite NHL netminders are like super-elite NFL quarterbacks -- there are only a handful of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Luongo talks ongoing, but sides close to deal

Pierre LeBrun

Reports surfaced again this week that Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of a multiyear contract extension. Some media outlets prematurely reported that it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Sedin twins' agent, Canucks GM Gillis run into each other on flight

Pierre LeBrun

...he hopped on a plane headed to Stockholm on Sunday evening and saw none other than Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis on the same flight. Surprise because the agent figured talks were likely dead...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 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

Contract talks for the Sedin twins take interesting turn

Pierre LeBrun

LAS VEGAS -- We got a note from a source tonight that contract talks between the Vancouver Canucks and the Sedin twins have taken an interesting turn, although both sides are still at a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Still want to doubt Chris Osgood?

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

After winning the Cup last season, Chris Osgood wasn't mentally ready for the climb back. But the Wings goalie is back, showing his critics the playoffs are his time to shine.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

West finals preview: Wings vs. Hawks

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Believe it, the Hawks have arrived

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane wrapped up a second-round series that even they didn't think was possible at the beginning of the season. Yes, the Hawks have arrived.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Canucks' Vigneault challenges his stars to 'get to the next level' tonight

Pierre LeBrun

CHICAGO -- The heat is on the Vancouver Canucks, and that was evident from Alain Vigneault's morning press availability today at United Center. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Surprised by Hawks? You shouldn't be

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Should you be surprised by Chicago's 2-1 overtime win Thursday? Not really. It was just another late, come-from-behind win we've come to expect from the young Hawks.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Kyle Wellwood? A third-line checker? Who knew!

Pierre LeBrun

...for him right now and playing a two-way game on the third line for the Vancouver Canucks. Wellwood confirmed to me today it is indeed him filling that role in these playoffs. For...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Postgame check-in from Canucks-Blackhawks

Pierre LeBrun

...goal 8:32 into the second period was nearly the game-winner. "I was hopin'," said the Canucks tough guy. It was the first NHL playoff goal of his career, which isn't surprising for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2009