March 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Coyotes Send Hollweg To AHL San Antonio

Apr 27, 2014 12:41 PM

Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned left wing Ryan Hollweg to their AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. Hollweg recorded two assists and 38 penalty minutes in 25 games with the Maple Leafs last season.

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Tags: Phoenix Coyotes, Misc Rumor

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Tampa Bay Signs Fritz To One-Year Deal

Jun 1, 2014 4:37 PM

The Lightning have signed free agent left wing Mitch Fritz to a one-year contract today, Executive Vice President and GM Brian Lawton announced. He will be assigned to the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. Fritz made his NHL debut last season with the Islanders, playing in 20 games with 42 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 36 games with Bridgeport of the AHL, notching two assists. A native of Osoyoos, British Columbia, Fritz has played in 270 career AHL games with Bridgeport, Hartford, Springfield, Worcester, Milwaukee, Saint John, Hamilton and Lowell.

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Rangers Sign Alexi Semenov

Oct 17, 2014 1:58 AM

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defenseman Alexei Semenov. Semenov, 28, skated in 47 games with San Jose last season, registering one goal and eight points, along with 57 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in games played, assists (seven) and points.

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Sharks Name Rob Blake Captain

Oct 29, 2014 12:18 PM

Rob Blake has been named captain of the San Jose Sharks for the 2009-10 season. Joe Thornton and Dan Boyle will each get an 'A' on their sweaters.

Mercury News

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Lightning Send Lundin, Lashoff To AHL Norfolk

Oct 16, 2014 10:56 PM

The Lightning have assigned defensemen Mike Lundin and Matt Lashoff to Norfolk of the AHL today, Executive Vice President and GM Brian Lawton announced.

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Watkins Signs With Phoenix

Oct 15, 2014 10:27 PM

Phoenix Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Matt Watkins to an entry level contract. As per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Watkins participated in training camp with the Coyotes on a professional tryout and has joined the team?s AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Watkins was originally drafted by Dallas in the fifth round of the 2005 Entry Draft.

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Predators Sign Bouillon To One-Year Deal

Sep 22, 2014 1:34 AM

Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Francis Bouillon to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Bouillon attended Predators Training Camp on a Professional Tryout Agreement, scoring a goal in one preseason game. Bouillon posted a career-high five goals, nine points and 53 penalty minutes in 54 games with Montreal in 2008-09. A native of New York, N.Y., Bouillon is also a veteran of 25 NHL Playoff contests, and has seen action in four of the last five postseasons.

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Coyotes Claim Bissonnette Off Waivers From Pens

Sep 10, 2014 7:53 AM

Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have claimed forward Paul Bissonnette off waivers from the Penguins. Bissonnette appeared in 15 games with the Penguins last season, recording one assist and 15 penalty minutes). He also played in 57 games for Wilkes-Barre, Pittsburgh?s AHL affiliate. Bissonnette was originally selected by Pittsburgh in the fourth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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Tags: Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Waiver

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Hurricanes Give Ward 6-Year Extension

Nov 23, 2014 5:59 AM

The Hurricanes and goaltender Cam Ward have agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth $37.8M, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.

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Ducks Send Mikkelson, MacMillan To Minors

Sep 23, 2014 2:37 PM

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the NHL club has made the following roster moves: Assigned to Toronto (AHL): Brendan Mikkelson ? Defenseman Assigned to Bakersfield (ECHL): Logan MacMillan ? Left Wing Anaheim now has 23 players remaining on its roster ? 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.

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Avery Dating Model From Mark Sanchez GQ Shoot
Hilary Rhoda, the model who infamously appeared in Mark Sanchez's GQ shoot, is now dating Sean Avery.

New York Post

Mats Sundin Retires From NHL
Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL.

Globe and Mail

Afinogenov, Popovic Sign With Thrashers
The Thrashers on Tuesday signed F Maxim Afinogenov and D Mark Popovic.

ESPN

Lang Signs With Coyotes
The Coyotes on Tuesday signed C Robert Lang to a one-year deal.

Press Release

Crosby Expects To Play In Opener
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby expects to play in the season opener against the Rangers on Friday.

AP

Jackets Reduce Roster To 23 Players
The Jackets on Tuesday placed LW Fredrik Modin on IR.

Press Release

Tampa Bay Sends Three Players To AHL Norfolk
The Lightning on Tuesday assigned forwards Adam Hall, Ryan Craig, and Brandon Bochenski to Norfolk of the AHL.

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Lightning Release McLean; Place Hall, Bochenski, Craig On Waivers
The Lightning announced four roster moves on Monday.

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Kings Send Four Players To Minors
The Kings on Monday sent three players to Manchester of the AHL, and one player to their Junior Club Brandon of the WHL.

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Wild Send Gillies To AHL Houston
The Wild on Monday assigned LW Colton Gillies to the Houston Aeros of the AHL.

AP

Thrashers Cut Legace, Fritsche
The Thrashers have released G Manny Legace and F Dan Fritsche.

AP

Jackets Get Stralman From Calgary For Draft Pick
The Jackets on Monday acquired D Anton Stralman from the Flames in exchange for a third round pick in the 2010 draft.

Press Release

Coyotes Sign LW Hollweg To Contract
The Coyotes have signed left wing Ryan Hollweg to a one-year deal.

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Fleury Ends Comeback Attempt
Theo Fleury announced his retirement on Monday, giving up his dream of a return to the Calgary Flames.

AFP

Jackets Place MacKenzie, Sigalet On Waivers
The Jackets trimmed nine players from their current roster on Monday.

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Ducks Assign Bodie To AHL San Antonio
The Ducks on Sunday assigned RW Troy Bodie to San Antonio of the AHL.

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Rangers Send Grachev To AHL Hartford
The Rangers on Sunday assigned F Evgeny Grachev to Hartford of the AHL.

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Coyotes Send MacLean, Schlemko To AHL San Antonio
The Coyotes on Sunday sent LW Brett MacLean and D David Schlemko to San Antonio of the AHL.

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Avs Send Three Players To AHL Lake Erie
The Avalanche on Sunday reduced its preseason roster to 24 players.

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Leafs Release Rogers, Reassign Three Others
The Maple Leafs on Sunday reduced their camp roster by four players.

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