May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap

Report: NHL Expected To Approve Sale Of Sabres
The NHL is expected to approve Terry Pegula's purchase of the Sabres on Friday.

AP / Buffalo News

Ducks Send Mara To Montreal For Draft Pick
The Ducks have acquired a fifth-round selection in the 2011 draft from the Canadiens in exchange for D Paul Mara.

Press Release

Joel Quenneville Hospitalized
He was admitted to a hospital Wednesday morning after being taken to the emergency room a night earlier with an "undisclosed health concern."

ESPN.com

Bruins Deal For Senators' Kelly
The Bruins have acquired Chris Kelly from the Senators for Boston's second-round pick in the 2011 draft.

ESPN.com

Leafs Confirm Trade Talks With Bruins
Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has confirmed that he was in talks with the Bruins over a possible trade.

ESPN.com

Byfuglien Signs Extension With Thrashers
Dustin Byfuglien signed a multi-year extension with the Thrashers on Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Brad Richards Won't Play Against Oilers
Brad Richards could miss three games with an undisclosed injury.

ESPN.com

Maple Leafs Send Pick To Ducks For Voros
The Maple Leafs have acquired Aaron Voros from the Ducks in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft.

Press Release

Leafs Trade Versteeg To Flyers
The Leafs will acquire Philadelphia first and third round picks in exchange for Kris Versteeg.

Press Release

Grabner, Stafford, Bryzgalov Named NHL's 'Three Stars'
Islanders RW Michael Grabner led the NHL last week with eight goals and nine points.

Press Release

Modano Feeling Good, Hoping For Late-February Return
Mike Modano hasn't played since late November.

NHL.com

Penguins Won't Make Excuses
Pittsburgh has likely lost Evgeni Malkin for the season.

NHL.com

Forsberg Ends Comeback, Announces Retirement
Peter Forsberg's latest comeback lasted just two games.

Associated Press

Montoya, Haley Recalled By Islanders
The Islanders have recalled goaltender Al Montoya and forward Micheal Haley from Bridgeport.

Associated Press

Blackhawks Recall Forward Jeff Taffe
Jeff Taffe has 15 goals for the IceHogs to lead them in scoring.

ESPN.com

Thrashers Activate Enstrom Off IR
Tobias Enstrom broke a finger in a loss Jan. 22 to the Rangers, causing him to miss the All-Star Game.

Associated Press

Lemieux: NHL Failed In Punishment Of Isles
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux on Sunday bashed the league's handling of the aftermath of Friday night's Penguins-Islanders game.

ESPN.com

Three Suspended After Islanders-Penguins Brawl
Trevor Gillies, Matt Martin and Eric Godard were all suspended for their actions in a fight-filled game.

Associated Press

Islanders Fined; 3 Suspended After Brawl
The NHL handed the Islanders a $100,000 fine late Saturday night for their actions in a win over the Penguins on Friday night.

ESPN.com

Penguins Get In Minor Bus Accident
The Penguins have had a rough weekend.

Associated Press

Stars Sign Jason Williams
Jason Williams signed a two-way deal with Dallas.

Associated Press

Hamhuis Out Indefinitely With Concussion
Dan Hamhuis was enjoying a terrific year.

Pierre LeBrun/ESPN.com

Columbus Spoils Forsberg's Debut
Peter Forsberg played 22 shifts on Friday night in his return.

Associated Press

Drury Out For Six Weeks
The Rangers announced on Friday that Chris Drury will be out six weeks after having knee surgery.

Press Release

Gustavsson Undergoes Heart Procedure
Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson underwent a minor heart ablation procedure on Friday in London, Ontario.

Press Release

Blackhawks Working On Seabrook Deal
Chicago says it will take time to come to terms with Brent Seabrook on a new contract.

ESPN.com

Frolik To Make Chicago Debut
Michael Frolik would prefer to play as a wing in Chicago.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN.com

Andrew Peters Retires After Six Seasons
Andrew Peters is a veteran of six NHL seasons.

Associated Press

Forsberg To Make Debut Against Blue Jackets
Peter Forsberg has been working out with Colorado for almost three weeks.

Scott Burnside/ESPN.com

Koskinen Gets First Win As Isles Top Canadiens
Mikko Koskinen made his second career start on Thursday night.

Associated Press