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.
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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

New head coach Jacques Martin and Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey pose for photographers at Monday's news conference.
Globe on Hockey

Lecavalier still hangs over Gainey

GM's departure still raises questions about his grand plan

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

NHL referee Kelly Sutherland signals no goal as goaltender Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings looks on from his net and Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks writhes in pain on the ice after injuring his ankle in the play in the second period during their NHL game at the Honda Center on Monday.

Getzlaf's Olympic status in question

Eric Duhatschek looks at the potential consequences of the Ducks star's injury

Leafs edged by West's top team

Giguere concedes first three goals as a member of the Buds as San Jose skates away with victory in Toronto

Oilers routed by Coyotes

Lombardi scores twice as Phoenix heaps more misery onto floundering Edmonton franchise

Koules's heart still in Tampa despite sale

Former Lightning owner proud of the team he helped build before recession and attendance woes forced him to find a buyer

Gainey resigns as Habs' GM

Hall of Famer to stay on as a consultant to new Habs GM and executive vice-president Pierre Gauthier

Ovechkin once again leads NHL stars of week

Giguere, Backstrom also receive recognition

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

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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)
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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

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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.
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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.