Pierre LeBrun of ESPN did an online Q & A today...

Is the year that Detroit's playoff streak ends? I mean it's an unreal streak when you stop and consider it.

Pierre LeBrun Possible, although again, they're in the East so....If they can stay healthy, and they've started with Datsyuk out a month, they should be able to slide in but if injuries pile up again, I don't think they can perform the miracle twice

Flyers: Playoff team or no? Obv being in the East helps, but a net negative offseason for the team. Thanks!

Pierre LeBrun bubble team

Is this the year the Penguins take a dip Oct-Apr, but make gains Apr-Jun? Regular seasons stats have been done here, and are no longer important.

Pierre LeBrun Honestly not sure what to make of the Penguins this year. Don't have a feel for them either way. Not sure where they are headed

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