May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Datsyuk's Status For All-Star Game In Question
Pavel Datsyuk suffered a hip injury in the Red Wings' 6-3 loss to the Coyotes on Tuesday night.

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Crosby Remains Questionable For All-Star Game
Sidney Crosby claimed after Tuesday's loss to the Hurricanes that his status for Sunday's All-Star Game is uncertain.

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Forsberg Gives Comeback Another Try
Peter Forsberg has put his skates back on to test his ailing right foot and attempt another comeback to the NHL.

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Source: DiPietro Out For Season
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro is out for the season because of on-going problems with a surgically repaired knee.

AP

Jackets' Leclaire To Undergo Ankle Surgery
The Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday that goaltender Pascal Leclaire will undergo ankle surgery and is expected to be out 10 to 12 weeks.

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Zetterberg, Wings Close To Long-Term Deal
The Red Wings and Henrik Zetterberg are close to signing a long-term extension to keep the winger in Detroit.

Detroit Free Press

Franzen Sidelined With Strained Hip
Red Wings' forward Johan Franzen is expected to miss Tuesday's game against the Coyotes because of a strained right hip.

Detroit News

Briere Could Return For Flyers On Wednesday
Philadelphia center Danny Briere could return from a groin injury for the team on Wednesday night against Atlanta.

Philadelphia Daily News

Shanahan Scores For Devils In Season Debut
Brendan Shanahan's second period goal broke a scoreless tie and helped the Devils beat the Predators 3-1 on Monday night.

AP

Artyukhin Suspended Two Games
Lightning RW Evgeny Artyukhin was suspended two games without pay on Monday by the NHL for a knee-to-knee hit in a game against the Panthers.

AP

Coyotes Send D David Schlemko To San Antonio
The Coyotes on Monday re-assigned D David Schlemko to San Antonio of the AHL.

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Lightning Claim D Cory Murphy Off Waivers From Florida
The Lightning on Monday claimed D Cory Murphy off re-entry waivers from the Panthers.

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Claude Lemieux Called Up By San Jose
The San Jose Sharks announced Monday that they've called up 43-year-old Claude Lemieux from the team's AHL affiliate in Worcester, ending his six-year absence from the NHL.

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Blues' Polak Out Indefinitely With Broken Foot
St. Louis defenseman Roman Polak fractured his right foot and will be out indefinitely.

ESPN

Mark Cuban Might Donate Fine To NHL Fund
Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban may donate his fine of $25,000 to the NHL Players Association Goals and Dreams Fund.

AP

Canucks' Demitra Suffers Groin Injury
Canucks' RW Pavol Demitra left Sunday's game against the Jackets with a groin injury and did not return.

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Smyth, Hejduk Score 300th Goal In Same Game
The Avs' Ryan Smyth and the Flames' Milan Hejduk scored their 300th career goals in the same game on Sunday night.

AP

Sabres' Numminen Out Indefinitely
Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen is out indefinitely after having surgery Sunday to repair a fractured bone in his face.

AP

Oilers Activate RW Alex Hemsky From IR
The Oilers on Sunday activated RW Alex Hemsky from IR.

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Jackets Activate LW Rick Nash Off IR; Send F Craig MacDonald To AHL
The Blue Jackets on Sunday activated LW Rick Nash off IR and sent F Craig MacDonald To Syracuse of the AHL.

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Penguins' Crosby Returns To Lineup
Penguins' star Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

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Avs Recall F Chris Durno From Lake Erie; Place F Ian Laperriere On IR
The Avalanche on Sunday recalled F Chris Durno from lake Erie of the AHL, and placed F Ian Laperriere on IR due to a back injury.

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Oilers To Retire Anderson's No. 9 Jersey
The Oilers will raise Glenn Anderson's No. 9 jersey to the rafters prior to Sunday's game against the Coyotes.

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Sharks Defeat Detroit In 6-5 Thriller
In a game with several lead changes, San Jose defeated Detroit 6-5.

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Sabres' Sekera Out For At Least Two Weeks
Sabres D Andrej Sekera will be out for at least two weeks with an ankle injury.

AP

Coyotes Recall D David Schlemko From San Antonio
The Coyotes on Saturday recalled D David Schlemko from the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.

RealGM Staff Report

Jackets Claim Dubielewicz Off Waivers From Isles
The Jackets on Saturday claimed goaltender Wade Dubielewicz off waivers from the Islanders.

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Pens Acquire Garon From Oilers
The Penguins on Saturday acquired goaltender Mathieu Garon from the Oilers for goaltender Dany Sabourin, C Ryan Stone, and a draft pick.

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Islanders Inching Towards Kansas City?
The New York Islanders agreed to play a preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings next September in Kansas City, raising questions about their future on Long Island.

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Four Officials Suspended In Cherepanov Probe
The Continental Hockey League on Friday suspended four officials as they investigate the death of Rangers prospect Akexei Cherepanov.

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