Team signs letter of intent with KHL
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comRussia's KHL, in its second year of operation, announced Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with AIK Stockholm that would see the Swedish club join its league next season.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Source: Babcock to coach Olympic team
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comMike Babcock will be named head coach of Canada's Olympic hockey team, a source confirmed to ESPN.com Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 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, 2009Coach Babcock has evolved with Wings
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWe know Detroit has excelled at drafting, developing and assembling championship rosters. But one can't overlook coach Mike Babcock and the job he has done behind the bench.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009Is it closing time for Red Wings?
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comThe Wings are one win away from the Stanley Cup and ready to call it a night. The Penguins hope to get two more rounds in before last call. Who will take Lord Stanley home?
Story | Conversation | June 07, 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, 2009'Big brother' Wings win out again
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comWith the Red Wings' convincing win over the Hawks on Sunday, they reminded us once again why they are the NHL's modern-day dynasty.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Giggy sits, but supports young Hiller
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comJean-Sebastien Giguere is sitting on the bench, while backup-turned-starter Jonas Hiller leads the Ducks into the second round. It could be awkward, but it's not.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2009Caps' problem? Too much time to think
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comBruce Boudreau can watch all the game video he wants. The bottom line is, the extra off day will play head games with the Caps after their opening loss to the Rangers.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Source: Wilson to coach Olympic team
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comRon Wilson is expected to be named head coach of the U.S. Olympic hockey team on Monday for the 2010 Vancouver Games, a source said.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Larionov's Hall induction honors a truly remarkable journey
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comLong before any Soviet-born player could dream of leaving the country, let alone play in the NHL, Igor Larionov did just that. And his induction into the Hockey Hall is a tribute to his historic hockey journey.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Yzerman to lead Team Canada's efforts for 2010 Olympics
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comLook for Hockey Canada to send out an advisory on Friday telling the media to be in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon. Why? Because that's when they'll announce Steve Yzerman as executive director of Team Canada for the 2010 Games.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008Sens' owner convinced of European expansion, Bettman skeptical
Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.comTalk of NHL expansion to Europe took on a more serious tone Sunday when the owner of the Ottawa Senators said he believed it wasn't a question of if, but rather when.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008