April 2010 - Hockey Wiretap

NHL Player's Union Bans Hits To The Head
Blindside hits to the head are a thing of the past in the National Hockey League.

AP

Jackets Reach Agreement With AHL Springfield
The Jackets on Thursday reached an agreement with the Springfield Falcons to serve as the club's AHL affiliate.

Press Release

Ducks Sign Agreement With AHL Syracuse
The Ducks on Thursday signed a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL beginning in the 2010-11 season.

Press Release

Inspired Gaborik Leads Rangers Over Isles
Marian Gaborik scored two goals for the Ranges in Wednesday night's 5-0 win over the Islanders.

AP

Knuble Gives Capitals Shootout Win Over Pens
The Capitals beat the Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night.

AP

Bruins Sign Ference To Extension
The Bruins on Wednesday signed D Andrew Ference to a $6.75M, three-year contract extension.

AP

Anaheim Recalls Mikkelson From Marlies
The Ducks on Tuesday recalled D Brendan Mikkelson from the Marlies of the AHL.

Press Release

Ducks Sign Rob Bordson
The Ducks on Tuesday signed C Rob Bordson to a two-year entry-level contract.

Press Release

Wirtz Wanted Ovechkin Out For Season
Alexander Ovechkin was suspended just two games for a hit on Brian Campbell that will cost the defenseman seven to eight weeks.

ESPN

Avalanche Sign Zach Cohen
The Avalanche on Tuesday signed free-agent F Zach Cohen to an entry-level contract.

Press Release

NHL Players Look To Tweak Proposed Rule
NHL players are looking to tweak the proposed rule on blindsided hits to the head.

AP

Flyers' Carter Breaks Foot
Flyers leading scorer Jeff Carter will miss 3-4 weeks with a broken bone in his left foot.

AP

Rangers Agree To Terms With D Lee Baldwin
The Rangers on Monday agreed to terms with free agent D Lee Baldwin.

Press Release

Coyotes Set Franchise Mark For Season Point Total
The Coyotes beat the Stars 3-2 on Sunday night to improve their season record to 46-22-5 for 97 points, their highest single-season point total in franchise history.

Press Release

Modano Expected To Skate On Monday
Stars C MIke Modano said he's feeling better and is scheduled to skate for the first time on Monday since his appedectomy on March 15.

ESPN.com

Teemu Selanne Scores 600th Goal
Teemu Selanne became the 18th player in NHL history to score 600 goals, reaching the milestone on Sunday night.

AP

Ducks Sign Nick Bonino To Entry-Level Deal
The Ducks on Sunday signed C Nick Bonino to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Press Release

Flyers Tried To Deal For Thomas
The Flyers tried to land goalie Tim Thomas earlier this month and could make another run this offseason.

New York Post

Neely Questions Passion, Character Of Bruins
Cam Neely isn't happy with the performance of the Bruins this season.

ESPN

Seabrook Returns After Jarring Hit
Brent Seabrook returned to the ice on Friday night.

ESPN

Calgary's Langkow Taken Off On Stretcher
Daymond Langkow was hit in the head with a puck.

ESPN

Ovechkin Scores In Return As Caps Beat Lightning
The Capitals beat the Lightning 3-1 on Saturday night.

ESPN.com

Ovechkin Enjoyed Rest, But Found It 'Too Expensive'
Alexander Ovechkin made light of his suspension following Saturday morning's stake. `

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Coyotes Sign Josh Lunden
The Coyotes on Friday signed F Josh Lunden to an entry level contract.

Press Release

Avs Sign Carman To Entry-Level Deal
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Mike Carman to an entry-level contract.

Press Release

Canucks Sign Kesler To Extension
The Canucks on Friday announced that the club has signed F Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension.

AP

Revenge-Minded Bruins Lose To Penguins
Shawn Thornton squared off with Matt Cooke 5 seconds after the Penguin came on for his first shift Thursday night.

AP

NHL Suspends Wisniewski Eight Games
The NHL on Thursday suspended Ducks D James Wisniewski eight games for a hit to the head of Blackhawks D Brent Seabrook on Wednesday night.

Press Release

Leafs Sign Jesse Blacker
Jesse Blacker was originally selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round, 58th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Press Release

Philly's Leighton Out 8-10 Weeks
Michael Leighton injured his ankle on Tuesday night.

ESPN