May 2012 - Hockey Wiretap

Jackets Sign Austin Madaisky To Entry Deal
The Jackets have signed defenseman Austin Madaisky to a three-year entry level contract.

Press Release

Rangers Shutout Devils To Take Series Lead
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots on Saturday to lead the Rangers to a 3-0 win over the Devils.

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Giroux Among Five Flyers Needing Surgery
Claude Giroux has surgery on his right wrist to repair torn cartilage and surgery on his left wrist to remove bone spurs.

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World Hockey Adds Qatar, Jamaica
The IIHF has added Qatar and Jamaica as its 71st and 72nd member nations.

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Malkin Leads Russia To World Finals
Evgeni Malkin scored three goals to lead Russia past Finland 6-2 on Saturday at the world hockey championships.

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Avalanche Sign Milan Hejduk
The Avalanche have signed forward Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract through the 2012-13 season.

Press Release

Staples Center Preparing For Busy NHL, NBA Weekend
The Kings, Lakers, and Clippers are all hosting two home playoff games at Staples Center.

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Kings On Verge Of Western Sweep
The Kings beat the Coyotes 2-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 sereis lead in the West finals.

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Oilers, Tom Renny Part Ways
Tom Renny is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers.

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Handzus, Slovakia Ousts Canada From Worlds
Slovakia beat Canada 4-3 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the world championships.

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Finland Eliminates U.S. At Worlds
Jesse Joensuu's goal gave Finland a 3-2 win over the United States on Thursday at the hockey world championships.

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Gaborik Benched During Third Period
The Rangers benched Marian Gaborik for the majority of the third period on Wednesday night.

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Devils Edge Rangers To Even Series
The Devils beat the Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night to even their series at one game apiece.

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Lehtonen Out Two To Three Weeks With Knee Injury
Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen has suffered a minor knee injury playing for Finland at the world championships.

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NHL Gives NHLPA 120-Day Notice
THe NHL has provided the required 120-day notice to the players' union in order to make changes to the CBA.

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NHL Suspends Hanzal One Game
The NHL has suspended Martin Hanzal for one game for his boarding penalty on Dustin Brown.

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Report: Sharks To Retain Todd McLellan
Todd McLellan will be retained as the Sharks head coach, but according to reports there may be changes to his staff.

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Blackhawks, Flick Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Blackhawks and forward Rob Flick have agreed to terms on a three-year contract.

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Kings Head Home With 2-0 Series Lead
Jeff Carter scored three goals for the Kings in their 4-0 win over the Coyotes on Tuesday night.

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Rangers Recall Six Players From AHL Whale
The Rangers have recalled six players from the Connecticut Whale of the AHL.

Press Release

Ryan's Goal Leads U.S. Past Switzerland
The U.S. beat Switzerland 5-2 at the world championships in Helsinki on Tuesday.

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Lundqvist, Rangers Shutout Devils
Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves in his fifth career playoff shutout on Monday night.

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Gagne Cleared For Contact, But Not Ready To Play
Simon Gagne is attempting to comeback from a concussion, but doesn't appear ready to rejoin the Kings' lineup.

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Agent: Semin Plans On Free Agency
It appears Alexander Semin has no intentions of signing a contract extension with the Capitals and plans on becoming a free agent.

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Tortorella: Playoff Stat 'Bunch Of Crap'
Rangers coach John Tortorella won't subscribe to the theory that a team that plays 14 games in the first two rounds can't win the Stanley Cup title.

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Jackets Name Todd Richards Head Coach
Todd Richards has been named the head coach of the Blue Jackets.

Press Release

Dale Hunter Won't Return As Capitals Coach
Dale Hunter went 30-23-7 as head coach of the Capitals.

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U.S. Routs Finland At Worlds
The United Sates beat Finland 5-0 on Sunday at the world championships.

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King, Brown Lead LA Past Coyotes
The Kings opened the Western Conference finals with a 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Sunday night.

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Rangers Beat Capitals To Advance To Eastern Conference Finals
Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves while Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored goals.

AP