April 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Hurricanes Agree To Terms With D McBain
The Hurricanes on Thursday agreed to terms with D Jamie McBain on a three-year contract, and assigned him to Albany of the AHL for the remainder of the season.

AP

Sabres G Miller Expected Back Friday Against Leafs
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is scheduled to play against the Maple Leafs on Friday, his first start since missing a month with a sprained left ankle.

AP

Leafs' Gerber Suspended For Three Games
Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Gerber has been automatically suspended for three games, without pay, as a result of an abuse of official against the Capitals, the NHL announced today.

NHL.com

Capitals Recall G Varlamov From Hershey
The Capitals on Wednesday recalled G Simeon Varlamov from Hershey of the AHL.

yahoo.com

Broken Foot Will Sideline Stastny 2-4 Weeks
The Colorado Avalanche announced on Wednesday that center Paul Stastny will miss 2-4 weeks due to a broken foot.

Press Release

Ovechkin Won't Apologize For Celebration
Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin isn't going to apologize for celebrating after scoring his 50th goal of the season last week.

NHL.com

Red Wings Move Back Into First Place Overall
The Red Wings beat the Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night to move a point ahead of the idle Sharks for the top spot in the Western Conference.

AP

Sabres' Miller Takes Part In Full Practice
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller participated in a full practice with the team on Monday for the first time since he injured his ankle a month ago.

ESPN

Coyotes Recall G Al Montoya From San Antonio; Reassign Josh Tordjman
The Coyotes on Monday recalled G Al Montoya from San Antonio of the AHL, and reassign G Josh Tordjman to the Rampage.

Press Release

Rangers' Rozsival Out 7-10 Days
The Rangers announced on Monday that D Michal Rozsival is expected to miss 7-10 days with a lower body injury suffered in Sunday's game against the Senators.

Press Release

Koivu Out At Least One Week With Knee Injury
Wild C Mikko Koivu will miss at least a week with a knee injury and could miss the rest of the NHL season.

AP

Could Gillett Be Ready To Sell Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens could be for sale as part of a plan by owner Gerge Gillett to restructure his varied holdings.

AP

Rangers Recall D Mike Sauer From Hartford
The Rangers on Monday recalled D MIke Sauer from Hartford of the AHL.

Press Release

Hossa Says He'll Take Less To Stay With Wings
Marion Hossa says that he'll take less money in order to stay with the Red Wings, who signed him to a discounted one-year deal this past offseason.

Detroit Free Press

Malkin Fined For Hit Against Kings
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been fined by the NHL for what was deemed a hit to the head of Kings winger Wayne Simmonds on Friday night.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cherry: 'They're Laughing At You Alex'
Don Cherry took yet another shot at Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin on Saturday night.

Toronto Star

Bruins Beat Devils, Clinch Northeast
The Bruins defeated the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to clinch the Northeast Division title.

ESPN

Canadiens Recall F Kostitsyn From Hamilton
The Canadiens on Sunday recalled F Sergei Kostitsyn from Hamilton of the AHL.

AP

Blackhawks' Eager Suspended Three Games By NHL
Chicago LW Ben Eager was suspended three games without pay on Saturday for a hit to the head on Edmonton LW Liam Reddox in Friday night's game.

AP

Ex-NHL Player Walt Poddubny Dies At 49
Former NHL player Walt Poddubny died on Saturday at the age of 49.

Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal

Stars' Richards Injured Again
Stars C Brad Richards broke his left hand on Saturday against the Sharks , after missing the last 15 games with a wrist injury.

AP

Capitals Recall LW Bourque From Hershey
The Capitals on Saturday recalled LW Chris Bourque from Hershey of the AHL.

yahoo.com

Brodeur Notches Shutout No. 101
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur is closing in on another record after recording the 101st shutout of his illustrious career.

ESPN

Coyotes Sign Free Agent Jeff May
Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced on Friday that the club has signed free agent D Jeff May to a multi-year deal.

Press Release

Maple Leafs Send F Andre Deveaux To Marlies
The Maple Leafs on Friday assigned F Andre Deveaux to the Marlies of the AHL.

Press Release

Ovechkin Scores NHL-Leading 50th Goal
Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal on Thursday night, as the Capitals beat the Lightning 5-2.

AP

Leafs Sign F Alex Berry To Two-Year Contract
The Maple Leafs on Thursday signed F Alex Berry to a two-year entry-level contract, and assigned him to the Marlies of the AHL for the rest of the season.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With F Paul Crowder
The Rangers on Thursday agreed to terms with free agent forward Paul Crowder.

Press Release

Olivier Fortier Signs Three-Year Deal With Canadiens
Prospect Olivier Fortier signed a three-year deal with Montreal on Thursday.

AP

Lightning Recall D Josef Melichar From Norfolk
The Lightning on Thursday recalled D Josef Melichar from Norfolk of the AHL.

Press Release