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.
View ArticleHabs 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...
View ArticleNHL -- The puzzling Toronto Maple Leafs are in dire need of a new mindset
It's hard to figure out just who the Toronto Maple Leafs are at this point, but if their mindset isn't adjusted then change is coming, and maybe soon, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL -- Superstar Tyler Seguin finding a home with the Dallas Stars
After a few seasons in Boston didn't quite work out the way either party wanted, Tyler Seguin is finding a home with the Dallas Stars, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleLeafs need to learn from Caps' old mistakes
TORONTO -- It is fitting, in many ways, that the Toronto Maple Leafs open the post-Randy Carlyle era Wednesday night versus the Washington Capitals. ...
View ArticleRumblings: Phil Kessel would be easy sell for Maple Leafs
If you think for a moment that the Maple Leafs would ever have a hard time dealing away Phil Kessel because of his contract, think again. "Are you...
View ArticleKessel traded for Seguin ... again
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Phil Kessel traded for Tyler Seguin, again? Well that was certainly the capper of an entertaining All-Star draft Friday night. ...
View ArticleAll-Star Game lines, matchups are out of fantasy heaven
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Let's take a look at our All-Star teams for Sunday's no-hitter of a game: TEAM FOLIGNO (coached by Darryl Sutter) Nick Folig...
View ArticleNHL - Toronto Maple Leafs' options at March 2 trade deadline
The free-falling Toronto Maple Leafs will be in full seller mode at the trade deadline, with plenty of pending free agents to peddle, writes Pierre LeBrun
View ArticleRumblings: Would Red Wings pay price for Dion Phaneuf?
It will be fascinating to see just what Detroit Red Wings veteran general manager Ken Holland decides to do before the March 2 trade deadline. Of c...
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 -- Toronto Maple Leafs' circus remains the talk of the league
Dysfunctional practically from the get-go, the reeling Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to stay focused amid the chaos, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL -- Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan cutting ties with...
Leafs president Brendan Shanahan made his message clear: Things are going to change in Toronto, and players who give "half efforts" won't stay on the roster.
View ArticlePhaneuf, Kessel shoulder blame for debacle, want to stay in Toronto
TORONTO -- As Toronto Maple Leafs players met the media on locker clean-out day, an all-too-familiar pre-playoff exercise in this city, none of them k...
View ArticleMike Babcock takes on enormous challenge with Maple Leafs
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun discuss the enormity of the challenge ahead of coach Mike Babcock now that he chose the Toronto Maple Leafs over the ...
View ArticleRumblings: Leafs listening on Kessel, working on signing Bernier
Phil Kessel's name will be bandied about as much as anyone's in the next week, in part because any trade the Toronto Maple Leafs make would preferably...
View ArticleRumblings: Will Avalanche move Ryan O'Reilly?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The Colorado Avalanche acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free-agent center Carl Soderberg on Thursday, and it makes...
View ArticleRumblings: Penguins interested in Phil Kessel
The first round came and went and Phil Kessel remains with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Team president Brendan Shanahan warned media the day before tha...
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...
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