May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap

Statement From The Family Of Derek Boogaard
Derek Boogaard's family has received the results of his toxicology report at the time of his accident death.

Press Release

Boogaard's Death Ruled Accidental
A medical examiner in Minnesota has ruled the death of Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was an accident.

ESPN.com

Source: Hawks Sign Goalie Prospect Alexander Salak
The Blackhawks have signed goalie prospect Alexander Salak to a two-year deal.

ESPN.com

Coyotes Sign Petteri Nokelainen To One-Year Deal
The Coyotes signed free-agent center Petteri Nokelainen to a one-year contract on Friday.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Goaltender Scott Stajcer
The Rangers have agreed to terms with goaltender Scott Stajcer.

Press Release

Bernard Hopkins To Wear Flyers Jersey Into Ring
Bernard Hopkins will wear a Flyers jersey with No. 16 on the back into the boxing ring on Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

AP

Thomas, Bruins Blank Bolts To Take 2-1 Lead
The Bruins beat the Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN.com

Thrashers To Winnipeg Deal Not Done
Sources are reporting that no deal has been completed to sell and relocate the Thrashers to Winnipeg.

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Rangers Agree To Terms With Christian Thomas
The Rangers on Thursday agreed to terms with forward Christian Thomas.

Press Release

Ducks Sign Top Pick Emerson Etem
The Ducks have signed right wing Emerson Etem to a three-year entry-level contract.

Press Release

Coyotes Sign Ethan Werek To Entry Deal
The Coyotes announced on Thursday that the club has signed center Ethan Werek to an entry-level contract.

Press Release

Corey Crawford Re-Signs With Hawks
The Blackhawks and goaltender Corey Crawford agreed to a new three-year deal on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Oilers, Edmonton Reach Agreement On New Arena Finance Plan
Edmonton officials and the Oilers have reached a framework agreement to fiance a new downtown arena for the team.

ESPN.com

Wings Assistant McCrimmon Won't Be Back
The Red Wings announced Thursday that assistant coach Brad McCrimmon won't be back next season.

AP

Samuelsson Out Indefinitely
Mikael Samuelsson is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair an adductor tendon and a sports hernia.

ESPN.com

Sources: Bergeron To Play In Game 3
Bruins center Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 3, according to two team sources.

ESPN.com

Stars GM: Search For New Coach To Move Forward
The search for the next Stars head coach has been slow going to date.

ESPN.com

Canucks Take 2-0 Series Lead To San Jose
The Canucks routed the Sharks 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

ESPN.com

Arnott Would 'Absolutely' Like To Return To Capitals
Washington acquired Jason Arnott in a trade at midseason.

Washington Post

Boston's Savard Attends Game 2
Marc Savard suffered a season-ending concussion in January and had returned home to Ontario.

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NHL Suspends Carcillo Two Games
Flyers forward Dan Carcillo has been suspended for the first two games next season for confronting officials during the playoffs.

ESPN.com

Seguin Leads Bruins Past Lightning
The Bruins beat the Lightning 6-5 on Tuesday night to even their Eastern Conference finals at 1-1.

ESPN.com

Francis To Focus On Job In Carolina's Front Office
Ron Francis was promoted to assistant general manager in 2007 and a year later added coaching responsibilities.

Associated Press

Sabres Show Interest In AHL's Rochester
The Sabres are currently affiliated with the AHL's Portland Pirates.

Associated Press

Source: Bryzgalov Would Love To Be A Flyer
The Flyers need a goalie and a source says the Coyotes discussed acquiring Jeff Carter for Ilya Bryzgalov during the season.

CSN Philly

Berglund, Blues To Begin Talks Soon
Patrik Berglund scored a career-high 22 goals this past season and will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Sporting News

Bergeron Practices With Bruins
Patrice Bergeron skated with his teammates on Monday for the first time since suffering a concussion on May 6.

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Thrashers 'Continue To Explore All Options'
The Thrashers haven't addressed a report that they are close to a sale, which would result in the team moving to Winnipeg.

ESPN.com

Flames Promote Jay Feaster To GM
The Flames have dropped the interim tag and has promoted Jay Feaster to general manager.

ESPN.com

Bruins Being Cautious With Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins assistant captain and top point-getter this postseason, has a history of concussions.

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