May 2012 - Hockey Wiretap

Avery Talks Retirement
Sean Avery will wait to make an official announcement about retirement until his four-year contract expires at the end of the season.

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Coyotes Send David Rundblad To AHL Portland
The Coyotes have assigned David Rundblad to the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

Press Release

Lightning Sign Vladislav Namestnikov
The Lightning have signed Vladislav Namestnikov to a three-year, enyry level deal.

Press Release

Crosby Will Play Thursday Against Rangers
Sidney Crosby has determined he will play Thursday night against the Rangers at MSG.

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Bergeron's X-Ray Negative, Game-Time Decision
Bruins center Patrice Bergeron is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Lightning.

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Sabres' Ellis Out With Knee Injury
Matt Ellis will miss an extended time after hurting his knee on Saturday.

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Blues Sign Jaden Schwartz To Entry Level Deal
The Blues signed Jaden Schwartz to an entry level contract on Monday.

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GMs Debate Center-Ice Red Line
Several GMs would like to see the red line return to slow the game down in the neutral zone.

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Bryzgalov, Kovalchuk, Halak Named NHL's Three Stars
Ilya Bryzgalov recorded three shutouts in four starts from March 4-10, including a pair of 1-0 victories.

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Sabres To Have Vanek Back In Lineup
Thomas Vanek skated with the Sabres at Monday morning's practice, the first time he'd been on the ice since getting rammed into by Johnny Boychuk.

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Carcillo Gets New Two-Year Deal
The Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Daniel Carcillo.

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Stajan Excelling On Calgary's First Line
Matt Stajan scored his 100th career NHL goal on Friday and has been a big factor in why the Flames remain in the Western Conference playoff race.

National Post

Oduya Making Impact For Blackhawks
Johnny Oduya has been able to explore Chicago in relative anonymity as he remains the newest member of the Blackhawks.

Chicago Tribune

Boudreau Outraged By Robidas' Hit On Perry
Stephane Robidas' hit on Corey Perry drew the dismay of Ducks' coach Bruce Boudreau.

Dallas Morning News

Markov Returns After 16-Month Absence
The Canadiens saw Andrei Markov return to the lineup after 16 months and in turn beat the Canucks by a final score of 4-1.

NHL.com

Yakupov Out With Facial Injuries
Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting will be out on Sunday when his team faces the Windsor Spitfires.

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Chara Chatters Glass With Hit On Marcus Johnson
Zdeno Chara shattered the glass at TD Garden with a hart hit on Marcus Johnson of the Capitals.

NESN

Komisarek Believes Leafs Have Turned The Corner
Toronto has dropped 12 of its past 14 overall.

Toronto Sun

Jackets Add Goaltender Allen York To Roster
The Jackets have added goaltender Allen York to the roster on emergency recall from the ECHL Chicago Express.

Press Release

Senators Hand Rangers Second-Straight Loss
Senators goaltender Ben Bishop made 25 saves in his home debut Thursday night.

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Coach: Toews Has 'Good Skate'
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews skated Thursday for the first time since leaving the lineup with a reported concussion.

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Jackets Add Mayorov From AHL Springfield
The Jackets have added Maksim Mayorov to the roster on emergency recall from Springfield of the AHL.

Press Release

Lightning Recall Tokarski From AHL Norfolk
The Lightning recalled goaltender Dustin Tokarski from the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL on Wednesday.

Press Release

Statue Of Lemieux Unveiled
The Penguins unveiled a bronze statue honoring Mario Lemieux on Wednesday.

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Turco Practices With Bruins
Veteran goalie Marty Turco practiced with the Bruins Wednesday afternoon.

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Lupul Out With Separated Shoulder
The Leafs will be without Joffrey Lupul for up to a month with a separated shoulder.

Press Release

Bruins GM: Turco '50-50' Joining Team
The Bruins are not optimistic that Marty Turco will join the team for the stretch drive.

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Avery's Tenure With Rangers Is Over
Sean Avery was informed Tuesday that he would not be on the postseason roster for the AHL's Connecticut Whale.

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NHL Fines Karlsson For Slashing
The NHL has fined Erik Karlsson $2,500 for slashing Sean Bergenheim during a game over the weekend.

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Crosby Cleared For Contact
There is optimism that Sidney Crosby will be ready for the playoffs next month.

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