May 24, 2008 - DETROIT (AP) -- The two ageless players in this year's Stanley Cup finals had the night off. One took the benching in stride, the other was miffed.

Canadian Press May 24, 2008 - ROSEMONT, Ill. (CP) -- The Toronto Marlies ran out of miracles on Friday.

May 2, 2008 - DENVER (AP) -- The Reunion Tour didn't go exactly as planned for the Colorado Avalanche.

May 29, 2008 - PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Some coaches call on a former teammate or coaching mentor when they need advice. Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock solicits help from one of the most successful coaches in pro sports history.

May 24, 2008 - DETROIT (AP) -- Mike Babcock's steely glare and sharp tongue vanished in public for perhaps the first time in three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

May 24, 2008 - DETROIT (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings won't have to wait until the Stanley Cup finals to play next season.

May 13, 2008 - ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues on Tuesday signed two recent first-round picks, forwards T.J. Oshie and Lars Eller.

Canadian Press May 14, 2008 - VANCOUVER (CP) -- Driving his children to school and spending time with the family was great, but NHL veteran Scott Mellanby was eager to get back into the game where he'd spent 20 years of his life.

May 11, 2008 - A capsule look at Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Canadian Press May 24, 2008 - DETROIT (CP) -- Dan Cleary will look different for the remainder of the NHL playoffs.