41.   So what has Coyotes General Manager Bobby Smith been up to in the three weeks since the team was eliminated from the playoffs by Detroit?

42.   Some folks believe contraction talk might force free agents into signing quickly out of fear the market would be flooded with talent if two teams are eliminated.

43.   Some owners favored eliminating four teams, but Selig refused.

44.   That matter was discussed at the meeting, where they reaffirmed their intention to eliminate two teams.

45.   The American Hockey League farm team was eliminated by Rochester in the first round of the playoffs.

46.   The Bruins are also waiting for NHL playoff teams to be eliminated in order to interview at least one other candidate, a team spokesman said.

47.   The Mets think highly of several players whose teams could be eliminated, especially shortstop Orlando Cabrera of Montreal and outfielder Cliff Floyd of Florida.

48.   The members are upset that baseball team owners plan to eliminate major league teams from two cities next season.

49.   The players seemed divided in their support of Karl after the team was eliminated.

50.   The officials reiterated the need to eliminate two teams, with Montreal, Florida and Minnesota the likely candidates.