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Alexander Ovechkin joins Russian team. No NHL hockey this year?

Alexander Ovechkin and other NHL stars are signing up to play abroad as the NHL lockout continues, with no end in sight. The lockout is the league's second in eight years, as owners and players like Alexander Ovechkin argue over how to share $3.3 billion in revenue.

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Eric Staal and Nicklas Lidstrom named NHL All-Star captains

Drew Brees named SI 'Sportsman of the Year.' Who else could have been picked?

Will Olympics hockey boost the NHL?

USA vs. Canada was a perfect end to Vancouver Olympics: Eh No. 1

In Pictures Top 12 inspiring Olympic moments

USA vs. Canada: Is this heaven? No, it's Olympic hockey

The teams behind every Olympic athlete: parents, friends, fans

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Hockey's bid to rein in fisticuffs

'Swedish Seven' win hearts of Detroit's hockey faithful