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2013 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
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Letang, 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...
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Rumblings: Lecavalier's choice is close
It is very possible, although not quite a guarantee, that Vincent Lecavalier will choose his next team by the end of the day Wednesday. The UFA cen...
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Phil Kessel signs eight-year extension with Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed top offensive star Phil Kessel to a $64 million, eight-year extension before the puck drops on the new season.
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Leafs-Habs: Parros injury dims rivalry game
MONTREAL -- A thrill-a-minute hockey game, fueled by early season mistakes and opening night jitters, had the folks at the Bell Centre on the edge of ...
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Don't forget names Trouba and Scheifele
As far as first impressions go in this young NHL season, Jacob Trouba certainly opened some eyes. The 19-year-old rookie blueliner from Michigan pl...
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Grading the Canadian teams
It's Boxing Day in Canada, so I'm feeling patriotic here in Toronto. I've decided to grade the seven Canadian teams at the holiday break. Enjoy! To...
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NHL - 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.
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Please give us Habs-Leafs in the playoffs
TORONTO -- Dear hockey gods, please arrange for these two teams to play in the playoffs. Pretty please, pretty, pretty, pretty please. A usually...
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GMs praise moves by Blues, Habs, Wild
The St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild tallied the most mentions in an unscientific poll of NHL general managers who were asked wh...
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2014-15 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.
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2014-15 NHL season preview -- Toronto Maple Leafs' Brandon Kozun hitting the...
Underdog forward Brandon Kozun has made a big enough impression to earn a spot on the Leafs' second line to start the season, writes Pierre LeBrun.
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Habs prove they can do it without a captain
TORONTO -- If you believe in symbolism on opening night, the Montreal Canadiens couldn't have scripted any better. All four goals were scored by al...
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Josh Gorges not regretting decision to veto trade to Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- As Josh Gorges gets set to hear the boos from Toronto Maple Leafs fans Tuesday night, we are here to argue that people should be commending...
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NHL -- LeBrun: Brothers James van Riemsdyk, Trevor van Riemsdyk go head-to-head
The van Riemsdyk brothers are gearing up to go head-to-head for the first time as their Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks clash Saturday night, writes Pierre LeBrun.
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NHL -- Late Pat Burns' Hall of Fame induction is deserved honor for former...
Three-time Jack Adams winner, Stanley Cup champion and former cop Pat Burns bonded with his players in a special way, and his posthumous induction into the Hall of Fame is much-deserved, writes Pierre...
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Has Leafs' coaching change affected Mike Babcock's future?
Can you imagine what Mike Babcock's phone was like Tuesday morning after news broke of Randy Carlyle's firing in Toronto? But the reality is that i...
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Tensions rise for Leafs as deadline nears
TORONTO -- For a fleeting moment last summer, Cody Franson thought he had possibly been traded to the Montreal Canadiens until the rumored deal got ki...
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Rumblings: Devante Smith-Pelly 'super-excited' to join childhood rival
Devante Smith-Pelly grew up a Maple Leafs fan in Toronto just like the rest of his family. But those generational family allegiances to the Toronto Ma...
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NHL 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.
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