April 2010 - Hockey Wiretap

Kovalchuk Is Healthy Scratch For Devils
Ilya Kovalchuk was benched for undisclosed reasons on Saturday.

ESPN

Oilers To Employ Cheerleading Squad
The Oilers will become the first NHL team in Canada to employ a cheerleading squad.

ESPN Insider

Lafleur Stays On As Habs Ambassador
Guy Lafleur joins Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard, Yvan Cournoyer and Rejean Houle.

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Kings Release Erik Ersberg
Goalie Erik Ersberg is expected to join a team in Russia.

ESPN.com

Alfredsson Reaches 1,000 Points
Daniel Alfredsson had his eighth career hat trick in the Senators' 4-2 win over the Sabres on Friday night.

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Rypien Suspended Six Games
Rick Rypien grabbed a fan during Vancouver's loss to Minnesota this week.

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Jeremy Roenick Inducted Into Hockey HOF
Jeremy Roenick and Derian Hatcher were inducted to the USA Hockey Hall of Fame on Thursday night.

ESPN.com

Kings' Doughty Out One Week
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will be out at least a week with an upper-body injury.

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Predators Sign Steve Begin To One-Year Deal
The Predators have signed free-agent F Steve Begin to a one-year, two-way contract.

Press Release

Jackets Place Ethan Moreau On IR
The Jackets have placed LW Ethan Moreau on injured reserve.

Press Release

Owen Nolan Hopes For Comeback
Owen Nolan is joining Zurich of the Swiss League in hopes of playing in the NHL later this season.

ESPN.com

Rypien Suspended Indefinitely For Grabbing Fan
The NHL has suspended Canucks F Rick Rypien for grabbing a fan on Tuesday night.

AP

Rypien Pushes Fan In Canucks' Loss
Ryan Rypien pushed a Minnesota fan on Tuesday night and will likely face a suspension.

ESPN

Savard Says He's Not 100 Percent
Marc Savard is looking to make a return from post-concussion syndrome.

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Flyers' Walker Out 10-12 Weeks
Matt Walker will require hip surgery to repair a torn labrum.

ESPN

Jordan Staal Practices For First Time Since May
Jordan Staal had a recurring infection in his right foot over the summer.

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Pavelec Doesn't Remember Collapsing
Ondrej Pavelec collapsed on opening night against the Capitals.

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NHL Suspends Shane Doan 3-Games
Coyotes F Shane Doan has been suspended for three games as a result of an illegal check to the head of Ducks F Dan Sexton on Sunday night.

Press Release

Ducks' Fowler Suffers Broken Nose
Ducks D Cam Fowler suffered a broken nose last night against the Coyotes.

Press Release

Prospal Out 6-8 Weeks After Knee Surgery
Rangers F Vinny Prospal will be out 6-8 weeks after knee surgery on Monday morning.

Press Release

Vokoun, Hossa, Getzlaf Named NHL 'Three Stars'
Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun was named the NHL's 'First Star' for the week ending October 17.

Press Release

Kaleta Fined For Attempted Headbutt
Patrick Kaleta tried to headbutt Travis Zajac on Wednesday in Buffalo.

TSN

Lebda To Debut For Leafs Monday
Brett Lebda has been recovering from shoulder surgery.

Globe And Mail

Iginla Finally Nets First Goal Of Season
Jarome Iginla hadn't scored in 14 games.

ESPN

Hulsizer Nearing Purchase Of Coyotes
Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer says he's close to buying the Phoenix.

ESPN

Ducks Activate Andreas Lilja
The Ducks have activated D Andreas Lilja and assigned D Luca Sbisa to Syracuse of the AHL.

AP

Sharks Sign Joe Thornton To 3-Year, $21M Deal
The Sharks have locked up another key player before he could leave for free agency.

AP

Rangers' Gaborik, Drury Injured In Loss To Leafs
The Rangers will be without Marian Gaborik and Chris Drury for several weeks.

AP

Blackhawks Name Turco Top Goalie
Joel Quenneville raised eyebrows when he started Corey Crawford on Wednesday.

ESPN

Franzen Leaves Game With Head Injury
Johan Franzen categorized his injury as a concussion.

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