Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun

Official Twitter page of the TSN and RDS Hockey Insider and Senior NHL Columnist for @TheAthletic (N.Y. Times)

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NEW for @TheAthletic from the Board of Governors meeting in NYC, Senators owner Michael Andlauer looking back on the Brady Tkachuk trade and the important message Drake Batherson’s signing sends in the wake of how the off-season began (free to read) ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/7620794…

Senators owner Michael Andlauer on Brady Tkachuk trade: ‘Blood is thicker than water’ (Gift Article)

Andlauer said Tkachuk's "father and his brother got in his kitchen" in explaining the trade of the Senators' former captain.

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On pending UFA Nikita Kucherov, the reigning Hart Trophy winner, everyone involved seems pretty Zen about the fact he's not extended yet as the season approaches. It'll happen when it happens seems to be the prevailing mood around those talks, lots of time before July 1. He wants to stay, and Lightning want to sign him long term. But hard to predict when exactly it gets done.
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Eric Stephens@IcemanAthletic
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Sharks pass the captaincy torch to their star Macklin Celebrini, making him the youngest in the NHL.🔓 nytimes.com/athletic/7463544…

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini youngest captain in NHL (Gift Article)

The 20-year-old superstar center is the youngest player in nearly a decade to serve as captain for an NHL team.

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Taking down two of the top players in the world 🔥 The Canadian pair for @INTLTeam defeat Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns 1UP @PresidentsCup.
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Who will win the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year ? Our @TheAthleticNHL crew discuss ⤵️⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/video/R…

Who will win the 2026 NHL Rookie of the Year Award?

NHL writers weigh in on who will win the Calder Trophy this year.

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From our @TheAthleticNHL crew, what’s the best arena atmosphere in the NHL? nytimes.com/athletic/video/J…

Which NHL arena has the best game-day experience?

NHL writers weigh in on which arena in the NHL has the best game-day experience.

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San Jose Sharks
@SanJoseSharks
Sep 25
Captain Celebrini 🫡
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Felicitations mon ami @GagnonFrancois ! Quelle carriere! What a run buddy. Enjoy retirement ! 🍷🍷
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François Gagnon prend sa retraite au terme d’une illustre carrière de 40 ans dans le monde des médias, dont plus de 18 ans avec le Réseau des sports! De la part de tes collègues et amis à RDS, merci et bonne retraite François! Et surtout, bon match! 👋
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Sounding like Paul Theofanous is Nikishin’s new agent
PuckPedia
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Sep 25
Unsigned #Canes RFA/10.2c Alexander Nikishin has left his agency Quartexx. Expecting him to select his new agency shortly. puckpedia.com/player/alexand…
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Chris Johnston
@reporterchris
Sep 25
New, for @TheAthletic: NHL salary cap projected to jump dramatically for 2028-29 season 🔗⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/7629507…

NHL salary cap projected to jump dramatically for 2028-29 season (Gift Article)

The cap is $104 million this season and will grow to $113.5 in 2027-28. It could be as high as $127.5 million in 2028-29.

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Put the `C' on that man Celebrini ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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Sep 25
BREAKING: We're holding a press Conference today. Tune in on our digital platforms at 12:30 p.m. PT to watCh the announCement live.
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Scott Burnside@OvertimeScottB
Sep 25
Am always left humbled when I get a chance to write about @NHLPA's iconic Goals & Dreams program. This time to shine a light on Bob Goodenow's lasting and in some ways unknown legacy with G&D at venerable Clark Park in Detroit was especially meaningful. nhlpa.com/news/bob-goodenow-…

Bob Goodenow’s legacy lives on in Detroit through NHLPA Goals & Dreams

Before his passing, Bob Goodenow began work with Clark Park Coalition on a new equipment application. In his honour NHLPA Goals & Dreams announced two 35-set equipment donations and a five-year...

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@MarkLazerus
Sep 25
NEW: How the NHL's players took control of their careers — and their league. My story on the ultimate power play, and what it all means: nytimes.com/athletic/7620755…

How NHL players seized control of their careers and their league (Gift Article)

From forced trades to offer sheets, NHL stars are shedding traditional deference to front offices and taking control of their futures.

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Aaron Portzline@Aportzline
Sep 24
The Athletic: Finally! #CBJ and Adam Fantilli agree to a six-year, $82.5 million contract, ending a saga that dragged through summer and eight days into training camp nytimes.com/athletic/7420125…

Adam Fantilli signs 6-year, $13.75 million AAV contract with Columbus Blue Jackets (Gift Article)

Fantilli, drafted by Columbus No. 3 in 2023, recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 82 games this season.

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Max Bultman@m_bultman
Sep 24
The Red Wings want an "innovative decision maker" to lead their front office. But what does that actually mean? Maybe not exactly what you think. (FREE) Story on what a modern front office looks like, and why success isn't as simple as any one skillset: nytimes.com/athletic/7560035…

The Red Wings want an ‘innovative’ GM. Here’s what that actually looks like (Gift Article)

We spoke to MLB, Premier League and NHL execs about their use of data, technology and personnel to build a competitive advantage.

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Episode 4 featuring @TonyGranato sharing his own story: COMING SOON on NHL Network. Stay tuned for more information and in the meantime, find our first two episodes on YouTube. YouTube.com/@ThisisFightforL… @NHLMedia #FightForLife
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TSN Hockey
@TSNHockey
Sep 24
From @PierreVLeBrun on @JayOnSC - What may be the biggest holdup in Adam Fantilli's contract negotiations with the Blue Jackets, if the Wild will sign Quinn Hughes to an extension, and the biggest takeaway from his chat with Sens owner Michael Andlauer: tsn.ca/video/2026/09/24/what…
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My weekly visit with @JayOnSC @JayOnrait ⤵️⤵️
JayOnSC@JayOnSC
Sep 24
Replying to @JayOnSC
What's the holdup in Adam Fantilli negotiations? Will a Quinn Hughes extension get done? @PierreVLeBrun has more: piped.video/watch?v=VXe24Ef0…
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More talks today between CBJ and Fantilli camp. Sense of some progress but still not there yet.
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@TSNHockey
Sep 23
From @TSN690 - @PierreVLeBrun joins ‘Melnick in the Afternoon’ to discuss Michael Andlauer not being worried about Jake Sanderson in light of the Brady Tkachuk situation, the latest about NHL expansion, and more: tsn.ca/video/2026/09/23/mont…
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Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
Sep 23
From myself and @reporterchris for @TheAthletic, What we learned from NHL Board of Governors meeting: Expansion step back? Bettman’s future? Plus, Fantilli update, Leipold on Hughes, Pelley on Leafs’ busy off season, Jeff Jackson on Babcock and more ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/7621614…

What we learned from NHL Board of Governors meeting: Expansion step back? Bettman’s future? (Gift...

Plus: Keith Pelley on Leafs' busy offseason, Craig Leipold on a Quinn Hughes extension, latest on Adam Fantilli negotiations and much more.

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