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The next season of the National Hockey League will start with ...

(AFP) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:09:00 GMT

(AFP) - The next season of the National Hockey League will start with six games played in three European cities - Helsinki, Stockholm and Prague, the organisers of the Prague games said on Tuesday. Photo:/AFP

Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec celebrates with teammate ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:13:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec celebrates with teammate Sergei Kostitsyn (74) after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Members of the St Louis Blues National Hockey League team warm ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the St Louis Blues National Hockey League team warm up before a practice session in Stockholm September 30, 2009. REUTERS/Bob Strong

Pierre Gauthier, newly named general manager of the Montreal ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pierre Gauthier, newly named general manager of the Montreal Canadiens smiles during a news conference to announce his appointment in Montreal, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi

Edmonton Oilers left wing Dustin Penner (L) celebrates after ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers left wing Dustin Penner (L) celebrates after scoring on Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the third period during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010.REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Paul Bissonnette (R) and Edmonton ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes left wing Paul Bissonnette (R) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jason Strudwick battle in the third period during an NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Petr Prucha (R) and Edmonton Oilers ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes left wing Petr Prucha (R) and Edmonton Oilers center Mike Comrie fight in the third period during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Edmonton Oilers center Andrew Cogliano (L) looks up at Phoenix ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers center Andrew Cogliano (L) looks up at Phoenix Coyotes' Zbynek Michalek in the third period of their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (R) makes a save in front ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (R) makes a save in front of Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule in the second period of their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES)

Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Deslauriers fails to make the save ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Deslauriers fails to make the save on Phoenix Coyotes' Matthew Lombardi in the second period of their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri tries to stick handle ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri tries to stick handle around San Jose Sharks forward Dany Heatley (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule (L) looks to shoot in front of ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule (L) looks to shoot in front of Phoenix Coyotes' Jim Vandermeer in the second period of their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Paul Bissonnette (R) gets called for ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes left wing Paul Bissonnette (R) gets called for goalie interference on Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Deslauriers in the first period during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov makes the save on Edmonton ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Robert Nilsson in the first period during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes Joel Perrault (L) takes the puck from Edmonton ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes Joel Perrault (L) takes the puck from Edmonton Oilers' Mike Comrie in the first period during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski celebrates a first ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski celebrates a first period goal against the Edmonton Oilers during their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Scuteri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere leaves the ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere leaves the ice after his team's loss to the San Jose Sharks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Tomas Kaberle (L) and Dion Phaneuf ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Tomas Kaberle (L) and Dion Phaneuf skate off the ice after their loss to the San Jose Sharks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere clears a puck ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere clears a puck after being scored on by the San Jose Sharks during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel celebrates his goal ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks in front of teammate Nazem Kadri (L) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel celebrates his goal ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colton Orr fights San Jose Sharks ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colton Orr fights San Jose Sharks forward Jody Shelley (L) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri skates during the warm-up ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri skates during the warm-up before playing the San Jose Sharks during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri tries to stick handle ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:03:00 GMT

Montreal Canadiens Bob Gainey leaves a news conference announcing ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens Bob Gainey leaves a news conference announcing his stepping down as general manager of the NHL hockey team in Montreal February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the newly appointed GM. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Former General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens Bob Gainey ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Former General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens Bob Gainey (L) speaks, as Canadiens President Pierre Boivin (C) and newly appointed General Manager Pierre Gauthier watch, during a news conference in Montreal February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Pierre Gauthier, newly named general manager of the Montreal ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pierre Gauthier, newly named general manager of the Montreal Canadiens smiles during a news conference to announce his appointment in Montreal, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, looks down during a news conference to announce the new general manager in Montreal, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens President Pierre Boivin (L) smiles over at ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens President Pierre Boivin (L) smiles over at newly named general manager Pierre Gauthier as he answers questions from the media during a news conference in Montreal, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - 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. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, listens to questions from the media during a news conference in which Montreal Canadiens President Pierre Boivin (C) announced the appointment of Pierre Gauthier (R) as the new general manager and executive vice-president of the NHL club, in Montreal February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the general manager. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens shakes hands with the newly named general manager Pierre Gauthier during a news conference in Montreal, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) is upended as teammate ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) is upended as teammate Adam McQuaid (54) slides into the net during second period NHL hockey action against Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a glove save on ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a glove save on Montreal Canadiens Mathieu Darche during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) stops a shot by Montreal ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) stops a shot by Montreal Canadiens Brian Gionta (21) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens' Ryan O'Byrne (20) checks Boston Bruins' ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens' Ryan O'Byrne (20) checks Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille into the bench during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) is congratulated on his ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask (40) is congratulated on his win over Montreal Canadiens by teammate Mark Recchi (28) following third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' Marco Sturm (C) celebrates his goal against Montreal ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' Marco Sturm (C) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates Matt Hunwick (48), Patrice Bergeron (37) and Mark Recchi (hidden) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) sits in the crease ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) sits in the crease after being scored on by Boston Bruins' Marco Sturm (not shown) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges (26) is checked into the boards ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges (26) is checked into the boards by Boston Bruins' Milan Lucic (17) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' Miroslav Satan (81) grabs for the puck during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' Miroslav Satan (81) grabs for the puck during the second period of NHL hockey action against Montreal Canadiens in Montreal February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' Shawn Thornton (22) checks Montreal Canadiens ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' Shawn Thornton (22) checks Montreal Canadiens Andrei Markov (79) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Boston Bruins' Adam McQuaid (54) is congratulated on his goal ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins' Adam McQuaid (54) is congratulated on his goal by teammates Andrew Ference (21) and Daniel Paille during the first period of NHL hockey action against Montreal Canadiens in Montreal February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens Ryan O'Byrne (20) and Boston Bruins' Blake ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens Ryan O'Byrne (20) and Boston Bruins' Blake Wheeler fight during the first period of NHL hockey action in Montreal February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Montreal Canadiens Josh Gorges (R) is checked into the boards ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Montreal Canadiens Josh Gorges (R) is checked into the boards by Boston Bruins' Marc Savard during the first period of NHL hockey action in Montreal February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (top R) celebrates his hat ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (top R) celebrates his hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins to tie the game in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley

A member of the ice crew gathers up hats after Washington Capitals' ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A member of the ice crew gathers up hats after Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick to tie the game while Pittsburgh Penguins' Sydney Crosby (87) waits in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (R) fights with Pittsburgh ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (R) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins' Brooks Orpik (44) during their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (C) sits on the bench while ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (C) sits on the bench while a crew member picks up hats after he scored a hat trick to tie the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

A member of the ice crew sweeps up hats after Washington Capitals' ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A member of the ice crew sweeps up hats after Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick to tie the game as Pittsburgh Penguins players wait during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010. Penguins players in the rink are: Brooks Orpik (L-R), Sydney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)