11.   At the then-going NHL rate for Europeans, rugged defenseman Konstantinov was a bargain.

12.   A big question now is whether talented defenseman Aki Berg will be with the Kings, and early indications are far from promising.

13.   A physical defenseman would be the missing piece to a Stanley Cup.

14.   Also out are five defensemen, including Sergei Zubov and Joby Messier, both of whom have been sidelined for at least four more weeks with sprained left knees.

15.   Briefly Scratches for the Stars on Monday were defensemen Dave Manson and Brad Lukowich and forward Jon Sim.

16.   But as his teammates and fans at New Haven Coliseum have discovered, the defenseman is quite adept at performing with a guitar as well as a hockey stick.

17.   But the Avalanche blocked several great chances at the defense and its defensemen were always there to clear away the few rebounds Roy left.

18.   But when a defenseman is that far in the red it is a cause for concern.

19.   But with the Bruins pushing forward, the defensemen will be responsible for generating more offense.

20.   Campbell said that playing injured had not set Leetch back, and that the All-Star defenseman was much better Wednesday.