May 2011 - Hockey Wiretap

Ottawa's Kuba, Gonchar Could Return Soon
The Senators could get Sergei Gonchar and Filip Kuba back in the early part of next week.

Ottawa Citizen

Re-Signing Parise Is Priority For Devils
There have been trade rumors involving Devils star Zach Parise, but Darren Dreger of TSN writes that re-signing him is a priority.

TSN.ca

Scott Niedermayer Has Number Retired
Former Devils defenseman Scott Niedermayer became the third player in franchise history to have his number retired on Friday.

Katie Strang/ESPN.com

Canadiens Fire Jacques Martin
Randy Cunneyworth was named interim coach for the remainder of the season. Larry Carriere becomes assistant coach.

ESPN.com

Wild's Koivu Out With Leg Injury
Wild captain Mikko Koivu will miss Saturday's visit by the Islanders due to a leg injury.

NHL.com

Mike Milbury Charged With Assault
Former Bruins player and coach Mike Milbury has been charged with assault and battery on a child after an incident at a pee-wee hockey game.

Associated Press

Jordan Staal's Status Is Still Uncertain
The status of Penguins center Jordan Staal remains uncertain because of a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Kings Get First Win For Interim Coach
The Kings defeated the Blue Jackets 2-1 on Thursday night to end a five-game losing streak.

Associated Press

McQuaid Fined $2,500, But Avoids Suspension
The NHL fined Adam McQuaid $2,5000 for kneeing Nick Foligno on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Flyers Lose Pronger For Season
Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the season because of post-concussion syndrome.

ESPN.com

Sabres' Leino Out Indefinitely
Sabres forward Ville Leino is out indefinitely after sustaining what the team is calling a lower body injury.

ESPN.com

Hawks And Canucks Resume War Of Words
Canucks coach Alain Vigneault told reporters that Dave Bolland's IQ is probably the size of a "bird seed."

ESPN.com

Jets Claim Miettinen Off Waivers
Tampa Bay signed the 31-year-old free agent to a two-year, $3 million deal Monday, but had to wait for Antti Miettinen to clear waivers.

Associated Press

Claude Giroux Out Indefinitely With Concussion
Claude Giroux leads the NHL with 39 points and has led the Flyers to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

Associated Press

Source: Kings Eye Darryl Sutter
The Kings have officially sought permission from the Flames to speak with Darryl Sutter.

Pierre LeBrun/ESPN.com

St. Louis Has No Timetable For Return
Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis has no timetable for returning from what he called a "scary" injury near his left eye.

Associated Press

Devils Acquire Foster, Pielmeier From Ducks
The Devils traded Mark Fraser, Rob Pelly, and a draft pick to the Ducks on Monday.

ESPN.com

Kings Fire Coach Terry Murray
The Kings fired head coach Terry Murray on Monday afternoon and named John Stevens interim coach.

ESPN.com

Chara Likely Out Against Kings
Zdeno Chara is doing better than he expected after suffering a lower-body injury during Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Miettinen, Lightning Agree On Two-Year Deal
The Lightning have agreed to terms with free-agent forward Antti Miettinen on a two-year contract.

Associated Press

Claude Giroux Out At Least One Game
The Flyers have announced that their leading scorer, Claude Giroux, will be sidelined at least one game.

ESPN.com

Sidney Crosby Out Indefinitely
Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.

ESPN.com

Struggles Could Be End For Colorado's Sacco
The Avalanche have struggled and that could mean bad things for coach Joe Sacco and general manager Greg Sherman.

Buffalo News

Blackhawks GM Making Calls
The Blackhawks are on top of the central division, but that hasn't kept general manager Stan Bowman from working the phones.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN.com

Ed Snider Leads HOF Inductees
Flyers founder and owner Ed Snider will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.

ESPN.com

Hurricanes Place Boucher On IR
The Hurricanes recalled Drayson Bowman from AHL Charlotte on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Emery To Start Again For Blackhawks
Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery will make consecutive starts for the first time this season.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN.com

NHL Voids Wideman's Hat Trick
Dennis Wideman said he didn't deserve the hat trick he was credited with on Friday night and the NHL agrees.

Associated Press

Rangers Edge Sabres For 2,500th Win
The Rangers defeated the Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night for a milestone victory.

Associated Press

Penguins Top Islanders As Crosby Sits
Pittsburgh is 4-0 against New York this season.

Associated Press