April 2012 - Hockey Wiretap

Taylor Hall To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Oilers forward Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and will need five to six months of recovery time.

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Lovejoy Likely To Miss First-Round Series
Penguins D Ben Lovejoy will miss three to four weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday.

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Kris Letang Listed Day-To-Day
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not play Tuesday against the Islanders because of a lower-body injury.

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Sharks Grab First Place In The Pacific Division
The Sharks beat the Avs 5-1 on Monday night to climb back into first place in the Pacific Division.

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Red Wings Clinch 21st Straight Playoff Berth
The Red Wings beat the Jackets 7-2 on Monday night to clinch a team-record 21st straight playoff appearance.

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Canucks Confirm Daniel Sedin Has Concussion
Canucks coach Alain Vigneault confirmed on Monday that Daniel Sedin suffered a concussion on an elbow from Duncan Keith.

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Malkin, Miller, Ovechkin Named 'Three Stars'
Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin has once again been named the NHL's "First Star" for the past week's games.

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Rangers Agree To Terms With Andrew Yogan
Andrew Yogan became the first player born and raised in the state of Florida to be drafted by an NHL team.

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Caps Climb Into Final Eastern Playoff Spot
The Capitals beat the Wild 3-0 on Sunday to climb into the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Stars Sign Reilly Smith To Entry Deal
The Stars have signed Reilly Smith to a three-year entry-level contract.

AP

Kobasew Fined $2,500 For Charging Rome
Chuck Kobasew has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for charging Aaron Rome on Saturday night.

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Quebec City To Build NHL-Style Arena
Quebec City will begin building a $400M NHL-style arena in September.

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Blues Activate Steen From IR
The Blues have activated forward Alexander Steen from injured reserve.

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Coyotes Recall Bolduc From AHL Portland
The Coyotes have recalled center Alexandre Bolduc from the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

Press Release

Handzus, Clowe Lead Sharks To Crucial Win
The Sharks beat the Coyotes 4-3 on Saturday night to improve their playoff chances.

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Jean Beliveau Released From Hospital
Canadiens great Jean Beliveau has been released from Montreal General Hospital on Friday after suffering a stroke late last month.

AP

Toews Practices With Team
Jonathan Toews was on the ice for the fifth straight day but won't play in Sunday's game against the Predators.

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Zuccarello Out With Fractured Wrist
Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello will be out indefinitely with a fractured left wrist.

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Keith Suspended For Sedin Hit
The NHL has suspended Duncan Keith for five games, without pay, for elbowing Daniel Sedin in the head.

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Coyotes Sign Scott Arnold To Entry Deal
The Coyotes have signed sophomore NCAA free-agent forward Scott Arnold to a two-year entry-level deal.

Press Release

Bernier Free To Go 'Hollywood' Again
Jonathan Bernier is apparently free to wear the iconic "Hollywood" sign on his mask once again.

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Maple Leafs Recall Kadri, Hamilton
The Leafs have recalled Nazem Kadri and Ryan Hamilton on an emergency basis from the Marlies.

Press Release

Bettman Ready To Meet With Union
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday that the league has been ready to bargain for months.

AP

Fistric Out With Abdominal Strain
Stars DD Mark Fistric is expected to miss at least one week with an abdominal strain.

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Injured Sedin To Be Evaluated
Daniel Sedin will receive further medical evaluation in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Coyotes' Doan Suspended Three Games
Shane Doan has been suspended three games for elbowing Jamie Benn.

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Kings' Bernier Must Change 'Hollywood' Mask
The image of the iconic "Hollywood" sign on Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier's mask is a trademark violation according to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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Nabokov, Isles Agree To Extension
Evgeni Nabokov has agreed to terms with the Islanders on a one-year contract extension worth $2.75M.

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Radulov Returns To Nashville
Alexander Radulov will rejoin the Predators immediately and play under the final season of his contract signed in 2006.

Press Release

Fleury's Abuser Gets Two-Year Prison Term
Graham James was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison for sexually preying on two of his former players.

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