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Five Questions: former Blue Jacket Ron Hainsey

Columbus Dispatch — Much has changed in the life of Ron Hainsey since most Blue Jackets' fans saw him last. He got married in late June and found a new home about a week later as the Atlanta Thrashers signed him to a five-year, $22.5 million contract. Hainsey enjoys his new life and team, which recently had a five-game winning streak. But he misses old friends in Columbus, where he played the past three seasons. He also misses the traffic -- or lack of it. "The traffic in Atlanta is awful," he said. "The only time I saw traffic in Columbus is when it snowed."
Columbus Blue Jackets14 minutes ago

St. Louis Blues Paul Kariya likely to miss at least two more games

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Paul Kariya skated Wednesday morning and reported to the Blues that his hip was feeling better. The injury list grew again Thursday, as center Patrik Berglund left practice early with a groin strain.
St. Louis Blues6 hours ago

Up Next: Blues vs. Anaheim

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — BLUES VS. ANAHEIM When: 7:35 p.m., Fox Sports Midwest, KMOX (1120 AM) Where: Scottrade Center BLUES PREVIEW: Paul Kariya didn't practice Thursday, and the Blues said he won't play tonight — and probably not on Saturday, either — because of a ...
St. Louis Blues6 hours ago

Kings hold down Ovechkin, Capitals in 5-2 win

Los Angeles Daily News — The Washington Capitals were missing a good chunk of their offensive firepower because of injuries, so the Kings were able to zone in on Alex Ovechkin.
Los Angeles Kings6 hours ago

Nashville at Tampa Bay

Tennessean — >> When: 6:30 p.m.
Nashville Predators7 hours ago

Rookie forwards sent to AHL

Tennessean — The Predators reassigned rookie forwards Ryan Jones and Patric Hornqvist to the team's American Hockey League affiliate in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Nashville Predators7 hours ago

Older Predator defenseman has fight left in him

Tennessean — Getting older has not taken the fight out of Predators defenseman Greg de Vries.
Nashville Predators7 hours ago

Boll enduring second-year slump

Columbus Dispatch — If Blue Jackets fans think winger Jared Boll looks different this season, they're not alone. Coach Ken Hitchcock agrees.
Columbus Blue Jackets7 hours ago

Frustrated Norrena is the odd goalie out

Columbus Dispatch — These are difficult days for Blue Jackets goaltender Fredrik Norrena, and they don't appear to be getting easier any time soon.
Columbus Blue Jackets7 hours ago

Kings take a big step forward

Los Angeles Times — The Kings were acting all grown up and seemed ready to put the adolescent phase of this rebuilding project behind them Thursday.
Los Angeles Kings7 hours ago

Ducks edge Kings in OT, 1-0

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Los Angeles Kings9 hours ago

Fast starts

Oakland Tribune — The best 20-game starts in the NHL over the past 25 seasons.
San Jose Sharks10 hours ago

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