LeBrun: This week's games to watch
Monday: Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. ETThe Blackhawks are only one point clear of the danger zone in the West and desperately ne...
View ArticleGMs meeting wrap: Goaliegate, realignment, Shanahan makes good impression
TORONTO -- The league and its 30 general managers agreed during their five-hour meeting Tuesday that protection of its goalies has to be a priority. T...
View ArticlePierre LeBrun makes his awards picks at the first-quarter pole
Which players lead the awards races after the first quarter of the season? We make our picks.
View ArticleDetroit Red Wings star Nicklas Lidstrom to retire Thursday
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom will announce his retirement after 20 NHL seasons at a news conference Thursday afternoon, a source told ESPN.com on Wednesday.
View ArticleNHL realignment proposal adds playoff wild cards, drops league to 4...
The NHL is proposing a new realignment plan which would feature playoff wild-card spots plus see the league go from six divisions to four.
View ArticleLetang, Pens talk; Lecavalier makes rounds
NEWARK, N.J. - Quick updates on two big-name situations: Kris Letang's camp and the Pittsburgh Penguins had more dialogue Saturday night, both side...
View ArticleBabcock still mum on future with Red Wings
One day after his season ended, Mike Babcock remains undecided about his future. The Detroit Red Wings head coach, whose contract expires June 30, ...
View ArticleScouting Report: Tampa Bay Lightning
Get the skinny on the entire Tampa Bay Lightning roster as they prepare for the Eastern Conference finals: Ben Bishop, G, 30: Seen by many as the w...
View ArticleNHL - Coach's challenge gets positive reviews at GMs meetings
Talk at the first day of GM meetings was dominated by the coach's challenge, with most agreeing that the first-year rule is having a good impact on the game.
View ArticlePierre LeBrun: Please, hockey gods, give us better pucks in Game 2
The 2009 playoffs have provided some of the best hockey in years. That's why we were left a little wanting after Saturday's lackluster Cup finals opener.
View ArticleDetroit Red Wings' Kirk Maltby announces retirement Tuesday afternoon
Detroit Red Wings forward Kirk Maltby will announce his retirement at a 5:30 p.m. ET news conference Tuesday, a source told ESPN.com
View ArticleNHL GMs to talk hits to head, coach's challenge
Hits to the head again will be part of the discussion when the NHL's 30 general managers meet Tuesday in Toronto.
View ArticleNHL free agents: Top players who could hit market in 2011 and 2012
Before the playoffs start, Pierre LeBrun takes a look at this summer's unrestricted free-agent crop.
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