2013 NHL playoffs - Third-round preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles...
We'll try not to get blinded by all the Stanley Cup bling in this season's Western Conference finals, what with the 2010 and 2012 NHL champions meetin...
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - LeBrun: The Hawks are firing on all cylinders
Game 2 showed the Blackhawks' full array of firepower, and its coming together at the right time, Pierre LeBrun writes.
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - LeBrun: Blackhawks take control with road win
Chicago's comeback win in Game 4 gives the Hawks control of the series over the Kings, Pierre LeBrun writes.
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - LeBrun: Fatigue, turnovers dooming Kings against Blackhawks
There are plenty of reasons Chicago has taken control against the fatigued Kings, including a surprising goaltending matchup, Pierre LeBrun writes.
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - LeBrun: Patrick Sharp as important as anyone to Hawks
Versatile forward Patrick Sharp is as big a part of Chicago's story as any of the Blackhawks' star players, writes Pierre LeBrun
View ArticleHawks' depth players make the difference
CHICAGO -- Pretty sure if you would have told the Boston Bruins before Wednesday night's marathon Stanley Cup opener that Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane...
View ArticleWhy the low-wattage playoff power plays?
CHICAGO -- Who took the "power" out of power play? The man advantage sure hasn't lived up to its name the past few years, at least when it comes to...
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - LeBrun: Claude Julien and Joel Quenneville unquestionably...
Bruins coach Claude Julien and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville have more than just Stanley Cup titles in common, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleGame 2 proved this series is going the distance
CHICAGO -- Nearly 10 periods of hockey through two games of the Stanley Cup finals and one thing is crystal clear. There's almost nothing to choose...
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 ArticleCanada's camp: Players get on the floor
CALGARY, Alberta -- A little ball hockey, eh? Team Canada took to the floor-covered ice Monday for "walk-through" practices, which is the coaching ...
View ArticleCanada's no-ice practices a success
CALGARY, Alberta -- Team Canada wrapped up its three-day Olympic camp with more "walk-through" practices Tuesday, and, while it has been unusual to se...
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 ArticleNHL - Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp earning recognition he deserves
Underrated for most of his hockey career, Patrick Sharp is finally getting some recognition for his play with the endorsement of Team Canada, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleRumblings: Don't believe Hawks rumors
It is rumor season, so one has to try to cut through the falsehoods when it comes to some of the stuff that's out there ahead of the trade deadline. ...
View ArticleRumblings: Blackhawks gauging interest in Sharp, others
The Chicago Blackhawks, as of Monday evening, weren't that far along in trade talks with any team about any player, including right wing Patrick Sharp...
View ArticleRumblings: Penguins waiting for price to drop on top forwards
Phil Kessel? Patrick Sharp? Jeff Skinner? Jiri Hudler? Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford wouldn't name names Saturday, but...
View ArticleRumblings: What will Penguins do in search for top forward?
Going to be so intriguing what the Pittsburgh Penguins end up doing in their search for a top-six winger. They've kicked the tires on T.J. Oshie wi...
View ArticleNHL -- High-flying Dallas Stars succeeding by playing two-way game
Scoring is never a problem for the Stars, but they are winning by staying committed to keeping the puck out of the net.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins trade Rob Scuderi to Chicago Blackhawks for Trevor Daley
Trevor Daley, who joined the Blackhawks in the Patrick Sharp trade over the summer, has been acquired by the Penguins in exchange for 36-year-old veteran Rob Scuderi.
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