May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap

Crosby Had Headaches, Visited Specialists
Sidney Crosby has visited multiple specialists recently as he attempts to shake lingering post-concussion symptoms.

ESPN.com

Bruins' Horton Says He's Symptom-Free
Bruins winger Nathan Horton is symptom-free fro the concussion he suffered during the Stanley Cup finals in June.

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Coyotes Looking For Center Via Trade
The Coyotes are looking for a center via trade, but they haven't had too much success.

Sporting News

Islanders Prefer Young Players To Veterans
The Islanders are unlikely to add a veteran like Alexei Yashin.

New York Post

Nashville's Rinne Could Be Odd Man Out
Nashville will have a lot of young, expensive players hit the free agent market next summer.

NHL.com

Sabres Seeking Deal To Get Under Cap
Buffalo needs to shed about $3.5 million in salary.

Sporting News

Kane On Pace For Opener
Patrick Kane says he should be ready for the start of the season after wrist surgery last month.

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Agent: No Setback For Crosby
The agent for Sidney Crosby is refuting a TV report that says the former MVP has suffered a setback in his recovery from a pair of concussions.

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No Major Rule Changes Coming
Some of the major proposals included changes to the penalty kill, overtime, line changes, goaltender freedom, hand passes and icing.

The Hockey News

Phoenix's Miele May Be NHL-Ready
Coyotes forward Andy Miele appears to have a solid chance of earning a spot on the team's roster for opening night.

USA Today

No Update In Talks Between Bruins, Marchand
Still, there is every reason to believe Andrew Marchand and Boston will have a deal hammered out ahead of training camp.

Boston Globe

Pens' Adams Recovering From Appendectomy
Craig Adams is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing appendectomy surgery on Friday.

ESPN.com

Gagner's Role Could Be Diminished
Oilers forward Sam Gagner may be in danger of losing his position as a prominent scoring center with the team.

Edmonton Journal

Hejduk Next Captain Of Avalanche?
The Avalanche are one of several NHL teams currently without a captain.

Boston Globe

Deadline To Submit Bids For Blues Is Monday
There doesn't appear to be top contender to purchase the Blues at this point.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (via Twitter)

Yakupov Considered Top Pick In 2012
Nail Yakupov, 17, is considered the heavy early favorite to be picked first overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

TSN

New Interest In Buying Coyotes
There is a report that the Coyotes could be "off the market" by the start of the coming week.

Roc and Manuch/KDUS-AM 1060 (via Twitter)

Rypien Remembered On Saturday
Nearly 1,000 people attended Rick Rypien's funeral on Saturday.

ESPN.com

Kings Agree To One-Year Deal With Moreau
The Kings agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent LW Ethan Moreau on Saturday.

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Stamkos On Cover Of EA Sports' 'NHL 12'
Steven Stamkos admits he can't compete with some of his Tampa Bay teammates when it comes to playing video games.

AP

Former Sharks CEO A Bidder For Coyotes
A group headed by former Sharks president and CEO Greg Jamison is one of two bidders for the Coyotes.

ESPN.com

Hiller Says He's Vertigo-Free
Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller is symptom-free from vertigo and is expected to be ready for training camp.

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Drury Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
Chris Drury retired on Friday, unable to hook up with a new team after the Rangers bought out the final year of his contract.

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Coyotes Re-Sign Mikkel Boedker To Two-Year Deal
The Coyotes have re-signed forward Mikkel Boedker to a two-year contract.

Press Release

NHL Could Test Shallow Nets
Nets used in NHL games could be changing as soon as this pre-season.

AP

Isles' Viewing Party Won't Show Brawl-Filled Game
The Islanders have decided not to not show their brawl-filled gam against the Penguins at a fan viewing party.

ESPN.com

Devils To Start Season Without Zajac
Devils center Travis Zajac is expected to miss the next 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his left Achilles tendon.

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Report: Avery Won't Be Charged
Rangers forward Sean Avery reportedly will not be charged after being arrested in LA on allegations he shoved an officer.

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Bettman: NHL To Look At Health Program In Light Of Deaths
Commissioner Gary Bettman expects the league to review its substance abuse and behavioral health program after the deaths of two players this summer.

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Flyers Invite Nylander To Camp
The Flyers have invited former NHL center Michael Nylander to their training camp on a professional tryout basis.

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