Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard, left, checks Colorado Avalanche's David Jones during the third period in a first-round NHL playoff hockey game, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn. AP Photo logo AP Photo 22 months ago

Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard, left, checks Colorado Avalanche's David Jones during the third period in a first-round NHL playoff hockey game, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.

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  1. Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard (L) is separated from Vancouver Canucks left wing Darcy Hordichuk (R) by linesman Mark Pare as they make their way to the penalty box after fighting during the second period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota January 13, 2010.
  2. Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo loses his helmet as he falls back into the net after a scoring attempt by Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in St. Paul, Minn.
  3. Minnesota Wild left winger Derek Boogaard, center, looks on as his shot is stopped by Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson, right, as defenseman Scott Hannan looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  4. Minnesota Wild left winger Derek Boogaard, left, clears the puck as Colorado Avalanche rookie center Matt Duchene covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  5. Vancouver Canucks left wing Darcy Hordichuk (R) holds his face after being hit by the stick of Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard during the second period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota January 13, 2010.
  6. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Nick Boynton smiles after getting a penalty for fighting with Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. The Ducks won 4-2.
  7. Colorado Avalanche's John-Michael Liles, right, blocks Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard's attempt to score on goalie Craig Anderson in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 in St. Paul. Minn. The Avalanche won 4-3.
  8. Ottawa Senators center Chris Kelly, left, collides with Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard during first-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009.
  9. Ottawa Senators center Chris Kelly, left, collides with Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard during first-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009.
  10. Montreal Canadiens Maxim Lapierre (R) is upended by Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard (24) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, December 17, 2009.
  11. Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard (R) punches Calgary Flames forward Brian McGrattan in their fight during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, December 11, 2009.
  12. Calgary Flames' Brian McGrattan, left, fights Minnesota Wild's Derek Boogaard during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.
  13. Anaheim Ducks right wing George Parros, left, fights with Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota won 5-3.
  14. Minnesota Wild left winger Benoit Pouliot, right, celebrates with teammate Derek Boogaard (24) after Poulliot scored a first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 in Tampa, Fla.

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