Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has escaped suspension for a hit that knocked out center Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.
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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.
48-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios called up by Atlanta Thrashers
Chris Chelios has been called up by the Atlanta Thrashers, general manager Don Waddell told ESPN.com Wednesday.