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• Burnside: Bruins Marc Savard still dealing with concussion issues

  Marc Savard is the living, breathing example of what can happen months after a player has suffered a severe concussion.

• Thomas: White House flap 'all media-driven'

  Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who has become something of a political lightning rod lately, weighed in Friday on his beliefs that the federal government is "out of control."

• Crosby resumes skating; eyes 2nd comeback

  Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby continues to make progress towards a comeback this season.

• Blackhawks trade for Flames center Morrison

  The Chicago Blackhawks added depth at center by trading for Brendan Morrison.

• Chara makes Datsyuk 1st pick of All-Star draft

  Daniel Alfredsson's kids should be happy. And so should be much of Ottawa and Sweden with the team the Senators captain put together in making his selections in the NHL All-Star draft on Thursday night.

• Maple Leafs sign Liles to four-year extension

  The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to announce the signing of defenseman John-Michael Liles to a four-year contract extension, an NHL source told ESPN.com Wednesday.
  
  

• Bettman reveals 3rd group looking at Coyotes

  NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there are three groups showing "serious" interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz.

• Newest All-Star: Penguins' Neal for Ovechkin

  Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday.

• Ukrainian hockey coach to remain in custody

  A Ukrainian hockey coach charged with fondling a teen player in Philadelphia will remain in custody until a bail hearing next week.

• Gretzky lauds Hawks for fast retool after Cup

  Hockey hall of famer Wayne Gretzky is impressed by the Chicago Blackhawks' ability to regroup so quickly after decimating their championship team in 2010 due to salary cap constraints.

• Stars activate Benn in time for All-Star Game

  The Dallas Stars have activated forward Jamie Benn from injured reserve in time for him to participate in the All-Star game.

• Lidstrom (flu) has games-played streak halted

  Nicklas Lidstrom's consecutive-games streak ended at 213 on Wednesday night when the Detroit Red Wings captain sat out against the Montreal Canadiens because of the flu.

• Flyers' Hartnell replaces Toews on All-Stars

  Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the roster for Sunday's NHL All-Star game.

• Penguins' statue to honor owner, star Lemieux

  The Pittsburgh Penguins will unveil a statue honoring former star and current team co-owner Mario Lemieux on March 7.

• Blackhawks' Toews on IR, to sit All-Star Game

  Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was put on injured reserve on Tuesday.

• Oilers' Eberle, Pens' Letang get All-Star nods

  Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the roster for Sunday's NHL All-Star game.