May 2012 - Hockey Wiretap

Panthers Biding Time Be To Determine If They Become Buyers
Injuries have slowed down the Panthers this season as GM Dale Tallon has yet to build enough depth to sustain a run with players missing time.

Pierre LeBrun/ESPN

Senators Credit System For Surprise Season
The Senators have been one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season.

Pierre LeBrun/ESPN

Sharks Goalie Prospect Finally Set To Return From Severed Nerve In Leg
Alex Stalock has been given clearance to play 11 months after a nerve in his leg was severed by a skate blade in a freak accident.

David Pollak/San Jose Mercury News

Sabres Don't Fear Lack Of Change Has Made Team Stale
An NHL scout was asked about the struggles of Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres.

Craig Custance/ESPN

Red Wings Explore Trade Options For Winger, Abrasive Forward
The Red Wings are more likely to add a complementary piece than a star player.

MLive.com

Dolan: Rangers 'Closing In' On Stanley Cup
Team owner James Dolan spoke to the Rangers media for the first time since the 2005-06 season on Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Benn, Burrows Headline List Of NHL's Best Values
Alexandre Burrows of the Canucks is earning $2 million, but has 30 points and a plus-20 rating.

NHL.com

Kesler, Vigneault Rift Could Be Brewing
Ryan Kesler had off-season hip surgery and missed the first five games of the regular season.

Vancouver Sun

Mike Green Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Abdominal Surgery
The surgery, which is scheduled for Tuesday, according to a league source, is to repair the damage from Mike Green's now-chronic groin injury.

Washington Post

Leafs Recall Gardiner After One Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that defenceman Jake Gardiner has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Press Release

Crosby To Meet With Specialist
Sidney Crosby will meet with Dr. Ted Carrick this week because of lingering concussion-like symptoms.

ESPN.com

Koivu Injures Left Shoulder
Since 2008-09, the Wild is 6-11-3 without Koivu, 0-3-1 this season.

Star Tribune

Canadiens May Be Sellers At Deadline
The Canadiens have several disposable players who could help a team needing an extra piece to reach or maintain a playoff position.

Ottawa Sun

Rangers Recall Kris Newbury From AHL
Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been recalled to the Rangers from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Press Release

Leafs Assign Gardiner To Marlies
Playing in his rookie season, Jake Gardiner has 10 assists while averaging 20:32 of ice-time in 37 games

Press Release

Wilson Appears To Have Lost Confidence In Reimer
Jonas Gustavsson gave up three goals on Friday and Saturday.

Toronto Sun

Leafs Improving NHL's Worst Penalty Kill
Toronto is 11-for-11 on the kill during their past six games.

Toronto Sun

Burke Critical Of SI's Player Poll
Dion Phaneuf has been voted the “most overrated” player in the NHL for the second consecutive season in a Sports Illustrated player poll.

CSN Philly

Tavares Playing At Point-Per Game Rate
Through 41 games and on a struggling Islanders' team, John Tavares has amassed 40 points on 15 goals and 25 assists.

NHL.com

James van Riemsdyk Out Indefinitely With Concussion
Zac Rinaldo will take his place in the lineup on Saturday.

NHL.com

DiPietro To Have Surgery To Repair Sports Hernia
Islanders general manager Garth Snow said the best-case scenario for DiPietro's return was the beginning of April.

ESPN

Pronger Talks About Season-Ending Concussion
Chris Pronger's statement read: "It is very, very tough right now. I don't feel well and it hurts so much not to be playing."

NHL.com

Jackets Claim Gillies Off Waivers From Wild
The Jackets have claimed LW Colton Gillies off waivers from the Wild.

Press Release

Blue Jackets Place Carter On Injured Reserve
The Blue Jackets have placed center Jeff Carter on injured reserve because of a separated shoulder he suffered Sunday.

Associated Press

Jeff Skinner Says He's Nearing Return
Hurricanes star Jeff Skinner says he's "getting real close" to returning from a concussion that has kept him out for 15 games.

Associated Press

Sabres Owner Blames Struggles On Injuries
He is confident Buffalo will bounce back in the second half of the season.

Associated Press

Source: 'Big House' Winter Classic Plan In Place
The NHL has all but finalized next year's Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs to be played at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

ESPN.com

Anze Kopitar Suffers Upper-Body Injury
He was checked head-first into the boards by Stars captain Brenden Morrow and did not return.

Dan Arritt/ESPN.com

Police Make Winter Classic Brawl Arrest
Philadelphia police have arrested a man suspected in a brawl between Flyers and Rangers fans following the Winter Classic game on Jan. 2.

Associated Press

Cammalleri Traded To Flames
The Canadiens have sent outspoken Mike Cammalleri to the Flames for Rene Bourque.

ESPN.com