Kings GM wanted to avoid a Brooks Orpik situation all over again

Penguins Insider

• Some players around the league including Cooke's teammates feel he should have been suspended
• Dupuis will push for a regular spot on the second line
• Penguins Update: Guerin practices, expects to return this week
• Matt Cooke on Savard hit: "It felt like shoulder-to-shoulder"
• Penguins off to 3-0 start since Olympic break

Pirates/MLB Insider

• Spring Training Buzz: Clement struggling at the plate; Should the Pirates have sold high on Duke?
• Spring Training Buzz: Raynor proving doubters wrong at the plate
• Pirates Observations: Spring Training news and notes
• Day 7 Spring Training Update
• Catchers Preview: Doumit looking for a rebound season in 2010

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NHL Insider

• GM's looking to penalize lateral or blindside hits
• Colin Campbell says Matt Cooke's hit on Marc Savard was "shoulder to head"
• Updated: NHL Transactions
• Sunday's NHL Rumor Mill
• Latest Buzz: Selanne won't be shopped at the trade deadline