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• Boston Bruins GM: Marc Savard unlikely to return this season

  Bruins GM says Savard unlikely to return this season

• Los Angeles Kings' Justin Williams back in lineup after breaking leg

  Right wing Justin Williams has been activated from the Los Angeles Kings' injured reserve after a 2.5-month absence with a broken leg.

• Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke

  Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

• Dallas' Mike Modano opted not to waive his no-trade clause and remain a Star

  Despite suitors, Stars center Mike Modano decided to stay in Dallas.

• Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick leaves road trip for birth of first child

  Kings goalie Jonathan Quick has left Los Angeles' road trip for the birth of his first child.

• Sidney Crosby's Olympic gold-medal stick, glove found

  Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.

• NHL GMs set framework for rule on hits to head

  NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

• Court upholds $26 million award against Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano

  A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the Sabres and a company he founded.

• Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings

  Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.

• NHL files breach of contract lawsuit against former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes

  The battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.

• Reebok: Tipline, $10,000 reward helping search for Sidney Crosby's missing stick, glove

  Reebok says its tipline and $10,000 reward for Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic glove and stick are already paying dividends.

• Washington Capitals forward Keith Aucoin signs 2-year extension

  Center Keith Aucoin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals.

• Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard suspended for 2 games

  Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard has been suspended for delivering a knee hit on Edmonton forward Ryan Jones.

• Montreal Canadiens' Maxim Lapierre suspended 4 games for late hit on San Jose Sharks' Scott Nichol

  Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended four games for a late hit on San Jose Sharks forward Scott Nichol.

• Sale of Tampa Bay Lightning to Boston Red Sox minority owner Jeff Vinik finalized

  The sale of the Lightning to Red Sox minority owner Jeff Vinik is complete.