1.   An Associated Press report out of New York Monday said the league is considering some use of replay for the upcoming playoffs.

2.   Aside from these two owners, would the league officially consider harsher options?

3.   -- The league is also considering sponsoring a proposal that would allow athletes a fifth year of eligibility if they meet certain degree requirements.

4.   But Williams acknowledged that the league should consider changing some of the blocking rules.

5.   Gary Bettman, the commissioner of the NHL, said the league would consider the quick face-off procedure used in the Olympics.

6.   Goodell said the league would consider another site if the facility could get off the mark quickly.

7.   In paring the staff, one baseball official said, the league considered age, experience, ability and race.

8.   It was the sixth scoreless tie in the NHL this season, a sign that no matter what rule changes the league considers, scoring continues to fall.

9.   Karl is pushing for a change to a seven-game series in the first round, which the league is considering.

10.   Karl opened his eyes when reporters suggested that he might also face a one-game suspension, which Thorn said the league considered.