31.   Browne said there are numerous fines for illegal chop blocks by offensive players.

32.   Bryan Smolinski, the Kings top offensive player since mid-December, was held without a shot.

33.   But Belanger says while Grimson might not be a scorer, he is an offensive player because he creates chances for his linemates.

34.   But he is a different type of offensive player than Mike Modano and Joe Nieuwendyk.

35.   But in an effort to increase scoring, the league now allows offensive players into the blue area in front of the goalie.

36.   But it was such a change that there was an air of confidence among the offensive players and excitement among the defensive players Sunday.

37.   But Stapleton is hoping to develop a pressing style, with offensive players often shifting into defensive positions.

38.   But the Jets have an array of other new offensive players they are testing.

39.   But the first five years of my career, I was considered an offensive player.

40.   But this is just too good a lineup, too many good offensive players, to go out there and not give it a good run.