May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Wings' Franzen Sprains Knee
Johan Franzen will be out of the Detroit Red Wings' lineup for 3-4 weeks because of a sprained left knee.

AP

Columbus Recalls LaCosta, Sends Russell Down
The Columbus Blue Jackets have added goaltender Dan LaCosta to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch.

Press Release

Trade Deadline Moved To March 4?
The NHL has reportedly changed their March trade deadline from the 3rd to the 4th.

ESPN

Wild Place Gaborik On IR
The Minnesota Wild have placed Marian Gaborik on the injured reserve because of an unspecified lower-body injury that has kept him out of four straight games.

ESPN

Rangers' Renney Back On Bench After Concussion
Rangers' coach Tom Renney returned to the bench on Saturday after suffering a concussion during the team's win against the Blue Jackets on Friday.

ESPN

Blues Recall Schwarz From AHL Peoria
The St. Louis Blues recalled goaltender Marek Schwarz on Saturday from Peoria (AHL).

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Ottawa Recalls Elliott From AHL Binghamton
The Senators on Saturday recalled goaltender Brian Elliott from Binghamton of the American Hockey League.

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Maple Leafs Assign Tlusty To AHL Marlies
The Maple Leafs on Saturday assigned F Jiri Tlusty to the Marlies of the American Hockey League.

Press Release

Blues' Legace Trips On Palin Carpet
Blues goalie Manny Legace suffered a strained left hip flexor on Friday night when he slipped on the carpet placed on the ice for Sarah Palin.

AP

Flyers Lose Briere With Abdominal Injury
Philadelphia Flyers C Daniel Briere will be out of action for up to a month because of a torn abdominal muscle.

AP

Kings Have Agreement With ECHL Ontario Reign
The LA Kings and the new Ontario Reign have reached an official partnership and affiliation agreement, the two clubs announced on Friday.

Press Release

Jackets Name Perry Elderbroom Goaltending Consultant
The Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday hired Perry Elderbroom as an interim goaltending consultant for the club.

Press Release

Caps Sign Erskine To Two-Year Extension
John Erskine signed a $2.5M, two-year contract extension with the Capitals on Thursday.

AP

Canucks' Demitra To Miss 3-4 Weeks With Rib Injury
Vancouver Cancuks' C Pavol Demitra is expected to miss up to four weeks with a rib injury.

AP

Ducks Sign Hedican To One-Year Deal
The Anaheim Ducks on Thursday signed D Bret Hedican to a one-year contract.

Press Release

Jackets' Mason Cleared To Play, Assigned To AHL Syracuse
Jackets' goaltender Steve Mason was cleared to play on Thursday and was assigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

Press Release

Lightning Sign Defenseman Malik
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Marek Malik to a one-year contract today, executive vice president and general manager Brian Lawton announced.

Press Release

Bettman: NHL Game At Wrigley Field Will Be Sold Out
Chicago Blackhawk fans will get the first shot at tickets for the New Year's Day game against the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field.

AP

Sarah Palin To Drop Puck At Blues-Kings Game
Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin will drop the ceremonial first puck on Friday night before the Blues' game against the Kings.

AP

Lightning Promote Lawton To Executive Vice President And GM
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday elevated Brian Lawton to the position of executive vice president and general manager.

Press Release

Kings To Unveil New Alternate Jersey
The Los Angeles Kings will unveil their new alternate jerseys on November 22, when they play host to the Colorado Avalanche.

Press Release

Sabres' Rivet Has Knee Surgery
Sabres' D Craig Rivet will be out two weeks after undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday.

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Wild Shopping Gaborik?
Marian Gaborik was offered by the Wild to an unnamed NHL team in a trade proposal last weekend, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Tuesday.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Melrose Gets First Win As Tampa Bay Coach
Barry Melrose on Tuesday got his first win as the Lightning coach, as Tampa Bay defeated the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 in overtime.

AP

Ducks Place Klee On Waivers
The Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday placed D Ken Klee on waivers.

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Rangers Place Rissmiller On Waivers
The New York Rangers on Tuesday placed LW Patrick Rissmiller on waivers.

New York Newsday

Russian Police To Investigate Cherepanov Death
Russian police have reportedly taken over the investigation into the death of Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov during a Continental Hockey League game near Moscow last week.

ESPN

Jackets Activate Malhotra, Place Modin On IR
The Blue Jackets on Tuesday activated C Manny Malhotra off IR and placed LW Fredrik Modin on IR.

Press Release

Blues Claim Koci Off Waivers From Lightning
The St. Louis Blues on Tuesday claimed LW David Koci off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Rangers Announce Personnel Changes
The Rangers on Tuesday announced that the club has promoted Jeff Gordon to Assistant Director, Player Personnel, and Larry Bernard and Kevin Maxwell have been added to the scouting staff.

Press Release