Hawks scrambling for answers after Game 3
BOSTON -- The preamble to this year's Stanley Cup finals was about two contrasting styles: the heavy, punishing Boston Bruins versus the speedy Chicag...
View ArticleFirewagon Hawks return with a vengence
BOSTON -- Somewhere in Manhattan Beach, Calif., on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Kings had to be thinking that the team they lost to in the Western...
View ArticleConn Smythe faves: The Cup finalists
BOSTON -- Four games into the Stanley Cup finals, there's a bit of movement in our Conn Smythe Trophy candidate list, keeping in mind that this award ...
View ArticleBlackhawks' beatdown of Big Z continues
CHICAGO -- If you're going to poke the bear, you better back it up. The Chicago Blackhawks did just that Saturday night in a crucial 3-1 win in Gam...
View Article2013 NHL Stanley Cup finals - They've been here before
The Bruins have come back at home before, and the Blackhawks have won the Cup on the road before. No matter how you look at it, Game 6 jitters are not going to be an issue, Pierre LeBrun writes.
View Article2013 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs -- Pierre LeBrun reveals favorite postseason...
Hard hits, harsh words and huge performances: Pierre LeBrun lists his favorite moments from the 2013 NHL playoffs
View ArticleMVP Kane peaked at the right time
BOSTON -- Patrick Kane looked like a lost puppy. It was June 5, on the eve of Game 4 in the Western Conference finals, and the Chicago Blackhawks' ...
View ArticleNHL - Handing out the midseason awards
Pierre LeBrun hands out ESPN.com's midseason awards, including a no-brainer for MVP and crowded fields in the Vezina and Jack Adams races.
View ArticleRumblings: Stars, Wings mulling deals?
You know I'm intrigued by bubble teams at this time of year -- it's my favorite thing to write about. The Dallas Stars are another team on the bubb...
View ArticleNHL -- Handing out NHL's individual awards
With just over two weeks remaining in the NHL season, Pierre LeBrun looks at the front-runners for the NHL's individual awards.
View ArticleRumblings: Kesler watch, Stastny market
UPDATED: 6:04 p.m. ET The Ryan Kesler trade talks have taken an interesting twist on the eve of the NHL draft's first round. Sources around the ...
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Predicting the league's award winners
Pierre LeBrun offers up his predictions for the NHL's major awards in 2014-15, including two trophies for Steven Stamkos.
View ArticleRumblings: Bruins are now in on hunt for Vermette
The Boston Bruins continue to shop away as the clock ticks toward Monday's trade deadline. As of Friday morning, the Bruins remained in the mix for...
View ArticleNHL trade deadline -- Boston Bruins gave it their all to load up before the...
Many calls were made and received, but ultimately both the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs went with minor deals ahead of the deadline, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL -- The salary cap has finally created full-on parity across the league
The salary cap is now a decade old, and the required maneuvering has finally created full parity that could result in one of the most exciting postseasons in league history.
View ArticleNHL -- Pierre LeBrun's Rumblings - Winnipeg Jets exploring all options for...
Whether they sign Andrew Ladd to an extension or deal him before the deadline, something has to happen soon between the Jets and their captain.
View ArticleNHL - The summertime moves paying off the most this season
With the regular season winding down, a handful of offseason moves are continuing to pay big dividends, including a goalie who saved the Sharks and the Blackhawks' smart bet on a Russian star.
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