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Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, reacts during a news conference to announce his stepping down from the position in Montreal, February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the general manager.
Roy MacGregor

Gainey steps aside, with reputation as GM somewhat tarnished

While his playing record is still sublime, his inability to take the Canadiens deep into the playoffs is the knock on his front-office contributions Feb 09, 2010 12:50AM EST

Buffalo Sabres' Derek Roy (9) battles for the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Patrick Dwyer (39) during the first period of the NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/ David Duprey)
Globe on Hockey

The playoff push:
90+ points or bust

Forecasting what it will take for all 30 NHL teams to make the playoffs this season Feb 09, 2010 1:53PM EST

A file photo of Brendan Burke, who died after a car crash in Indiana on Friday.
The Lookahead

True advocates hard to find

A young sportsman's badge of courage: hockey's Brendan Burke will be missed Feb 07, 2010 11:33PM EST

Pierre Gauthier smiles during a news conference in Montreal, Monday, announcing him as the new general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.

Gauthier has lots of his own ideas

This is his third go-round as an NHL GM 7:15 PM EST

Leafs attend funeral for Burke's son

Players and coaches of the Miami University of Ohio hockey team also say goodbye to Brendan Burke 4:57 PM EST

Edmonton's AHL affiliate to be located in Oklahoma

Oilers minor leaguers to land in Oklahoma City 5:19 PM EST

Getzlaf's Olympic status in question

Eric Duhatschek looks at the potential consequences of the Ducks star's injury 8:07 PM EST

Six NHL teams to open 2010-'11 season in Europe

Carolina, Minnesota, Columbus, San Jose Sharks, Boston and Phoenix to kick off campaign overseas 6:06 PM EST

Hurricanes activate Ruutu

Ruutu had missed 15 games since sustaining an upper-body injury 7:19 PM EST

Val-d'Or defenceman gets suspension for hitting opponent in head

Marco Scandella receives 15-game ban 3:44 PM EST

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The grinding of axes

The hockey gods have pointed the bony finger of doom at Mike Cammalleri

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Gallaraga will have a positive impact on Miguel Cabrera

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The House that Lou built

Despite its location in Newark, the New Jersey franchise has been helped by having one of the swankiest arenas in the NHL

Zach Parise #9 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates following his first goal of the first period against Jonas Gustavsson #50 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prudential Center on January 29, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Roy MacGregor
Twin-powered Canucks

High-flying Sedin brothers are in their prime with Vancouver this season

Vancouver Canucks Henrik Sedin, left, is congratulated by his twin brother Daniel Sedin after Henrik scored against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, January 25, 2010.
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Is Darryl done?

The Roundtable takes stock of the changes in Calgary and the Kovalchuk sweepstakes

Roy MacGregor
Enough talk about hockey violence, time for action

NDP and sports critic Glenn Thibeault push for political remedy for violence in all sports

File photo: Donald Brashear #87 of the Washington Capitals fights Wade Belak #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre December 23, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel is hit by Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Mattias Ohlund during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto in this Nov. 3, 2009 file photo.
Vancouver 2010
2002 triumph still lives long in the memory

While Canada's current men's hockey team can only dream of duplicating feat, Salt Lake City squad put an end to 50 years of hurt

Canada's Mario Lemieux celebrates his gold medal with teammates following their 5-2 victory over the United States in the men's gold medal game of the XIX Winter Olympics, 24 February, 2002, in Salt Lake City, Utah.