May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Finland Wins Bronze At Worlds
Finland defeated Sweden 4-0 on Saturday for the bronze medal at the World Hockey Championship.

AP

Turco, Stars Beat Wings, Force Game 6
The Stars' Marty Turco made 38 saves as Dallas extended the Western Conference finals beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday.

AP

Pens Sign Keven Veilleux To Three-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday signed center Keven Veilleux to a three-year deal.

yahoo.com

Canada Beats Sweden, Will Play Russia For World Hockey Title
Canada will face Russia on Sunday in the title game of the World Hockey Championships.

AP

Hurricanes' Laviolette To Return Next Season
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that Peter Laviolette will be back as coach for a fifth season on the bench.

AP

Martin To Remain Panthers GM Through 2011-12
The Panthers announced on Friday that Jacques Martin has agreed to remain with the team as GM through the 2011-12 season.

AP

Oilers Sign Pitton To Entry-Level Contract
The Oilers signed goalie Bryan Pitton to an entry-level contract on Thursday.

The Edmonton Journal

Timonen, Coburn Could Return For Flyers
The Flyers could get both Braydon Coburn and Kimmo Timonen back in Gave Five against the Penguins on Sunday night as they attempt to force a sixth game.

ESPN

Flyers Force Game Five
Philadelphia spoiled Pittsburgh's bid at sweeping their way to the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday night with a 4-2 win in Game Four.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Nash Named Cover Athlete For NHL 2K9
2K Sports has announced that Blue Jackets' captain Rick Nash will be featured as the cover athlete for this year?s highly anticipated hockey video game, NHL 2K9.

RealGM Staff Report

Red Wings' Franzen Likely To Miss Game 5
Wings center Johan Franzen was cleared to begin light workouts Thursday, according to the Detroit Free Press web site.

Detroit Free-Press

Crease Call Draws Wings' Ire
The Red Wings had a goal taken away by the officials in their Game Four loss to the Stars on Wednesday night.

The Detroit News

Flyers' Coburn Might See Action Tonight
Flyers' defenseman Braydon Coburn practiced on Wednesday and could play against the Penguins in Game Four on Thursday night.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

U.S. Falls To Finland In OT
Finland defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night in the world hockey quarterfinals.

AP

Shooting Stars Stay Alive
The Dallas Stars kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Kobasew Signs Extension With Boston
The Bruins signed forward Chuck Kobasew to a multi-year extension on Tuesday after he enjoyed a breakout season.

ESPN

Pens Put Flyers On Ropes With 4-1 Win
Pittsburgh is just one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals after defeating Philadelphia 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Avs Sign T.J. Galiardi
The Avalanche announced on Tuesday the signing of forward T.J. Galiardi to an entry-level contract.

Press Release

Wings Just A Win Away From Cup Finals
The Red Wings are just a win away from the Stanley Cup Finals after defeating the Stars, 5-2, in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Hurricanes Agree On One-Year Deal With Rodney
Defenseman Bryan Rodney and the Hurricanes agreed to terms on a new one-year deal on Monday.

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Canadiens, White Agree To New Three-Year Deal
Center Ryan White and the Montreal Canadiens on Monday agreed to terms on a new three-year deal.

yahoo.com

Sharks Fire Coach Ron Wilson
The Sharks on Monday fired coach Ron Wilson, following another disappointing postseason, losing to the Stars 4-2 in the second round of the playoffs.

ESPN.com

Flyers D Coburn Doubtful For Game 3
Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn is doubtful for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals after taking a puck to the face in Game Two on Sunday night.

ESPN

Predators Sign Erat To 7-Year, $31.5M Deal
Predators' GM David Poile announced on Monday that the club has signed restricted free agent F Martin Erat to a seven-year deal.

Press Release

Lidstrom: Best Team I've Ever Played On
This year's version of the Red Wings might be the best team Nicklas Lidstrom has ever played on.

The Detroit Free Press

Pens Grab 2-0 Series Lead Over Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-2, in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night to take a 2-0 series lead.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Wings Sign Finnish Forward For One-Year
The Red Wings signed Finnish forward Ville Leino to a one-year entry level contract on Saturday.

NHL.com

Ribeiro, Osgood Fined For Game Two Altercation
Mike Ribeiro and Chris Osgood have been fined for their altercation at the end of Detroit's Game Two victory.

ESPN

Franzen Out At Least Two Games
The Red Wings will be without leading scorer Johan Franzen because of "concussion-like" symptoms for at least two games.

The Detroit News

Owner: Waddell Wasn't Asked To Step Down
Thrashers' co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. has refuted a report that the team asked General Manager Don Waddell to step down.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution