May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap

Stars' Grossman Injured Again
Stars defenseman Nicklas Grossman left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury.

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Rangers Extend Win Streak To Season-High 4-Games
Marian Gaborik and Ryan Callahan scored power play goals 11 seconds apart as the Rangers beat the Penguins 5-2 on Sunday.

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Sharks' Couture Leaves Game With Leg Injury
Sharks rookie Logan Couture left Saturday night's game in the second period with a right leg injury.

AP

Lundqvist 'Feels Better'
Ranger goalie Henrik Lundqvist says he feels better, but is unsure about whether he will suit up for Sunday's game.

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Leino's Goal Clinches Playoff Spot For Flyers
The Flyers beat the Stars 3-2 Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot.

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Hasek Not Ready To Retire
Dominik Hasek is eager to play one more year in Europe's elite league.

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Lundqvist Downplays Stiff Neck
Henrik Lundqvist's goal is to play Sunday against the Canadiens.

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Capitals Now Tied Atop East
Capitals rookie goalie Michal Neuvirth shutout the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.

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Rafalski Expected To Play Saturday
Red Wings GM Ken Holland said Friday that defenseman Brian Rafalski is expected to play against the Predators on Saturday night.

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NHL Fines Hornqvist $2,500 For Hit
The NHL fined Patric Hornqvist $2,500 for his elbow to the head of Tyler Seguin in Thursday night's game.

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Jackets Sign Anton Blomqvist To Entry Level Deal
The Blue Jackets on Thursday signed defenseman Anton Blomqvist to a three-year entry level contract.

Press Release

Malhorta Out After Surgery
Manny Malhorta is out indefinitely after getting hit near the eye during a win over the Avalanche.

AP

Stars' Eriksson Out Against Hawks
Loui Eriksson will not play Thursday night against the Blackhawks because of an upper body injury.

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Nonis, Blake, Murray To Run Team Canada
David Nonis will be GM of Team Canada's entry at the men's world championships this spring.

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NHL Suspends Marchand 2 Games
Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been suspended 2 games for his hit to the head of Jackets' R.J. Umberger.

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Pacioretty May Return For Playoffs
Montreal team doctors say that Max Pacioretty can resume training, with contact, in 3-5 weeks.

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St. Louis Blues Are On The Market
Dave Checketts said Wednesday night that the St. Louis Blues are on the market.

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Sharks' Heatley Suspended 2 Games
Sharks winger Dany Heatley was suspended two games for his elbow to the head of Stars forward Steve Ott on Tuesday night.

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Red Wings Snap Caps' 9-Game Win Streak
Henrik Zetterberg scored twice on Wednesday night to lead the Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Capitals.

AP

Marchand To Have Hearing With NHL
Bruins forward Brad Marchand will have a disiplinary hearing with the NHL on Thursday.

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Rangers, Dylan McIlrath Agree To Terms
The Rangers and defenseman Dylan McIlrath agreed to terms on Wednesday.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Ryan Bourque
The Rangers on Wednesday agreed to terms with forward Ryan Bourque.

Press Release

Islanders Activate DiPietro Six Weeks After Brawl
Rick DiPietro suffered facial fractures in a fight in early February.

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Shanahan Expects All-Star Draft To Return
Brendan Shanahan says some minor tweaks may be made, but nothing major will change.

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Caps' Boudreau Questions Motives Of Fans
Hockey fans on Tuesday night protested the NHL's decision not to suspend Boston's Zdeno Chara for his hit on Max Pacioretty.

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GMs Won't Propose Ban On Head Shots
Instead of banning head shots, the NHL GMs are proposing tighter enforcement of rules on charging and boarding.

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Leafs Sign Jake Gardiner To Entry-Level Deal
The Maple Leafs signed defenseman Jake Gardiner to a three-year entry level deal on Tuesday.

Press Release

Lemieux Wants Team Fines For Repeat Offenders
Mario Lemieux wrote a letter to Gary Bettman calling for team fines for repeat illegal hit offenders.

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Avs Sign Joey Hishon To Entry-Level Deal
The Avalanche on Monday signed forward Joey Hishon to an entry-level contract.

Press Release

Pronger Out 3-4 Weeks Following Surgery
Chris Pronger will undergo hand surgery on Thursday.

Associated Press