April 2012 - Hockey Wiretap

Oilers Sign Top Pick Yakupov
The Oilers have signed the top overall pick in this year's draft, RW Nail Yakupov, to a three-year, entry-level deal.

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Versteeg Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Panthers
The Panthers and Kris Versteeg have agreed to a new four-year deal.

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Report: Mark Fayne Re-Signs With Devils
Mark Fayne has reportedly re-signed with the Devils for two years.

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Reports: Shane Doan Visits Rangers, Flyers
Free agent Shane Doan is "just checking his options," regarding reported visits with the Rangers and Flyers.

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Pens Name Harner To Lead Medical Staff
The Penguins have named Dr. Christopher Harner to lead the club's medical staff next season.

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T.J. Oshie Agrees To Deal With Blues
The Blues and center T.J. Oshie have agreed to terms on a new five-year deal.

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NHL, NHLPA Discuss 'Technical Matters'
The NHL and NHLPA met on Friday to discuss "technical matters" before wrapping up labor talks for the weekend.

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Daniel Winnik Signs Two-Year Deal With Ducks
The Ducks have signed center Daniel Winnik to a two-year contract through the 2013-14 season.

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Kane 'Embarrassed' By Public Display
Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane doesn't think he has a drinking problem.

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Rangers Send Wellman To Panthers For Draft Pick
The Rangers have acquired a fifth round pick in the 2014 draft from the Panthers in exchange for F Casey Wellman.

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Leafs, Kulemin Agree To Deal
The Maple Leafs and restricted free agent Nikolai Kulemin have agreed to terms on a new two-year deal.

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Wild Sign Top-Pick Matt Dumba
The Wild have signed their first-round draft pick Matt Dumba.

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NHL Labor Talks Resume
The NHL and the NHLPA met Wednesday to discuss the league's collective bargaining agreement.

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Report: Flyers Sign Shea Weber To $100M Offer Sheet
The Flyers have signed D Shea Weber to a 14-year offer sheet worth upwards of $100M.

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No Date-Rape Charge Against Kings' Doughty
Prosecutors have declined to file a date-rape charge against the Kings' Drew Doughty, citing insufficient evidence.

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Wings, Quincey Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Red Wings and D Kyle Quincey have agreed to a new two-year contract, worth $7.55M.

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Pavelec Banned From Driving For 20 Months
Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec has been banned from driving for 20 months in his native Czech Republic.

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Devils Add Scott Stevens To Coaching Staff
The Devils named Scott Stevens an assistant coach on Tuesday.

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Goalteneder Marco Cousineau Signs With Ducks
The Ducks have signed goaltender Marco Cousineau to a one-year deal through the 2012-13 season.

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NHL, KHL Extend Agreement Another Season
The NHL and KHL have extended their agreement for another year to work together on the transfer of players between leagues.

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Kings Sign Four Prospects To One-Year Deals
The Kings signed Thomas Hickey, Stefan Legein, David Meckler, and Jake Muzzin to one-year deals on Tuesday.

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Glendale Rejects Coyotes' Referendum
Glendale has rejected petitions that sought to put a referendum on the November ballot about the Coyotes' pending arena deal.

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Mike Green Signs With Capitals
The Capitals re-signed D Mike Green to a three-year deal worth $18.25M.

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LA Re-Signs Dwight King
The Kings have re-signed forward Dwight King to a two-year contract on Monday.

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Kyle Wellwood Re-Signs With Jets
The Jets have re-signed Kyle Wellwood, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Holmstrom Will Only Play For Red Wings
Thomas Holmstrom has said if he returns for a 16th season, it will be with the Wings.

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Report: Mike Green Rejects Caps' Qualifying Offer
Mike Green has rejected the Capitals' one-year qualifying offer, but is expected to continue negotiating with the team.

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Jackets GM Wants Forwards For Rick Nash
The Jackets want established NHL forwards in any trade for Rick Nash.

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NHL Makes First CBA Offer
The NHL has made its first CBA offer to the Players' Association, which includes massive changes to the current agreement.

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Avs Sign Jamie McGinn To Two-Year Deal
The Avalanche have signed F Jamie McGinn to a two-year contract through the 2013-14 season.

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