23 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

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

Tuesday rumblings: Heatley-to-Oilers deal? Things put on hold

Pierre LeBrun

NHL Rumor Central Get all the latest trade talk and free-agency buzz right here at Rumor Central. • NHL Rumor Central 12:35 a.m. ET (...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 30, 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

Killer B's moving forward for Hawks

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

Toews. Kane. Havlat. Those are the Chicago stars that get all the ink. But you should know your Killer B's in the Windy City.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 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

Hawks get schooled in Wings 101

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Wings handed out the same lesson in Game 1 of the West finals as they did last postseason: Puck Possession 101. Question is, will the Hawks be able to counter?

Story | Conversation | May 17, 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

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

The time is now for these Canucks

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

There are eight teams left in the NHL playoffs. Only one of them has the uncertain offseason of the Vancouver Canucks.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009

Sami Salo reveals the truth behind his mystery injury ... sort of

Pierre LeBrun

CHICAGO -- Finnish blueliner Sami Salo made himself available to the media and he may have delivered the line of the playoffs. When pressed by a Chic...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009

Canucks' answer? Wear Hawks down

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

It wasn't pretty. To some, it might have been downright boring. But the Canucks wore down the speedy Hawks into submission en route to a convincing win.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009