May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Avalanche Recall F T.J. Galiardi From Lake Erie
The Avs on Thursday recalled F T.J. Galiardi from Lake Erie of the AHL.

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Ducks Recall LW Drew Miller From Iowa
The Ducks on Thursday recalled LW Drew Miller from Iowa of the AHL.

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Devils' Brodeur Dealt Alimony Setback
Devils record setting goaltender Martin Brodeur has been dealt an alimony setback by a New Jersey appeals court, and must pay his ex-wife $500,000 a year until 2020.

AP

Isles Sign Jackman To Extension
The Islanders on Thursday signed C Tim Jackman to a one-year contract extension.

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Carolina Signs G Mike Murphy To 3-Year Contract
The Hurricanes on Wednesday agreed to terms with G Mike Murphy on a three-year, entry-level contract.

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Carbonneau Surprised By Firing
Guy Carbonneau acknowledged on Wednesday that he was surprised and disappointed at being relieved of his duties as the Canadiens head coach.

AP

Blackhawks Activate Pahlsson From IR
The Blackhawks on Wednesday activated C Sammy Pahlsson from the injured reserve list.

AP

Leafs Recall F Andre Deveaux From Marlies
The Maple Leafs on Wednesday recalled F Andre Deveaux from the Marlies of the AHL on an emergency basis.

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Brodeur Sets NHL Record For Wins
Martin Brodeur posted his 552nd win on Tuesday night, and passed Patrick Roy for the most career victories by a goaltender in NHL history.

AP

Coyotes Recall RW Brian McGrattan From San Antonio
The Coyotes on Tuesday recalled RW Brian McGrattan from San Antonio of the AHL.

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Avs Recall D Derek Peltier From Lake Erie
The Avalanche on Tuesday recalled D Derek Peltier from Lake Erie of the AHL.

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Survey: Canadian Fans Love Fighting
According to a Toronto Star-Angus Reid online poll, 63 percent of Canadian hockey fans oppose any ban on fighting in the game.

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Lightning Recall Lashoff On Emergency Basis
The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Matt Lashoff from the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis.

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Doan: Coyotes Are Going To Get Better
Coyotes captain Shane Doan insists that his team is going to get better over the season's final weeks.

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Sabres' Miller Testing Injured Left Ankle
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has begun skating on his own to test his injured left ankle and is confident he can return to the lineup before the end of the season.

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Colorado Recalls Mike Vernace
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has recalled defenseman Mike Vernace from the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.

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Lightning Send D Josef Melichar To Norfolk
The Lightning on Monday reassigned D Josef Melichar to Norfolk of the AHL.

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Pens Honor Johnston For 25 Years Of Service
Ed Johnston has had many roles with the Penguins, including head coach, general manager, assistant general manager and senior adviser.

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Canucks Win Franchise-Record Ninth Straight At Home
The Canucks won their franchise-record ninth straight game at home on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

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Red Wings Top 100 Points For Record 9th Straight Season
The Red Wings beat the Jackets 4-0 on Sunday to become the first NHL team to top 100 points in nine straight seasons.

AP

Ducks Send D Brett Festerling To Iowa
The Ducks on Sunday reassigned D Brett Festerling to Iowa of the AHL.

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Isles' Mannino Stops 40 Shots In First Start
Islanders goalie Peter Mannino made 40 saves in a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday in his first-ever NHL start.

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Pothier Recalled By Caps After Solving Vision Issues
After not playing for 14 months because of vision issues, the Capitals on Sunday recalled D Brian Pothier from the AHL.

AP

Devils' Brodeur Ties Roy's All-Time Goalie Mark
Martin Brodeur matched Patrick Roy's all-time NHL record for goaltender wins at 551 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Maple Leafs Sign F DiDomenico
Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke announced on Saturday that the club has signed F Chris DiDomenico to a three-year entry level contract.

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Rangers' Sather Posts $1M Bail For Pocklington
New York Rangers GM Glen Sather posted $1M bail for former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington on Friday.

AP

NHL Suspends Avs' McCormick Two Games
The NHL on Friday suspended Avalanche F Cody McCormick two games, without pay, for high-sticking in a game against the Wild.

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NHL Moves Awards Show From Toronto To Las Vegas
The NHL on Friday announced that the league is moving its annual awards show from Toronto to the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas.

AP

Bail Set At $1M For Former Oilers Owner
Bail has been set at $1M for former Oilers owner Peter Pocklington, who pleaded not guilty earlier this week to bankruptcy charges.

AP

Leafs Reassign G James Reimer From ECHL's Reading To So. Carolina
The Maple Leafs on Friday reassigned G James Reimer from the ECHL's Reading Royals to the South Carolina Stingrays.

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