May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Source: Niederreiter Wants To Be Traded
Nino Niederreiter is unhappy with his current situation with the Islanders.

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Isles' Capuano Released From Hospital
Jack Capuano has been released from the hospital following surgery to treat kidney stones.

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Kings Place Matt Greene On IR
The Kings placed Matt Greene on injured reserve Monday with a back injury that could end his season.

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Lightning Acquire Jean-Francois Jacques
The Lightning have acquired Jean-Francois Jacques from the Panthers for future considerations.

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Canucks Start Luongo In Loss To Oilers
Roberto Luongo got the start for the Canucks in Sunday night's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

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NHL Returns With Strong Television Ratings
NHL fans have returned to watching hockey on television, earning high ratings on Saturday.

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Maple Leafs Sign Lupul To Extension
Joffrey Lupul has signed a five-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs.

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Bruins Owner Takes Shots At Union
Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs took deliberate shots at the NHLPA on Saturday night.

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Alex Kovalev Signs With Panthers
The Panthers have signed Alex Kovalev to a one-year contract.

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Wade Redden Signs With Blues
The Blues agreed to terms with free-agent defenseman Wade Redden on Friday.

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Canucks, Elder Agree To Six-Year Deal
The Canucks re-signed defenseman Alex Elder on Friday.

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Kings Agree To Long-Terms Deals With GM, Coach
The Kings have agreed to multiyear extensions with GM Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter.

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Islanders Suspend Visnosky
The Islanders announced Friday they have suspended veteran defenseman Lubomir Visnosky.

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Rangers Buy Out Wade Redden
The Rangers have bought out defenseman Wade Redden after he cleared waivers.

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NHL Apologizes To Fans
The NHL is telling fans it's sorry for the lockout that delayed the season.

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Source: Sabres Place Pardy, Tarnasky, Porter On Waivers
The Sabres have waived three players, including defenseman Adam Pardy.

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Blues Sign GM Armstrong To Five-Year Extension
The Blues have signed GM Doug Armstrong to a five-year contract extension.

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Rangers Trade Grant To Sharks For Mashinter
The Rangers have acquired forward Brandon Mashinter from the Sharks in exchange for forward Tommy Grant and a pick in the 2014 draft.

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O'Donnell Retiring After 17 NHL Seasons
Sean O'Donnell told ESPN.com on Wednesday that he is retiring after 17 NHL seasons.

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Coyotes Acquire Matthew Lombardi From Leafs
The Coyotes hav acquired center Matthew Lombardi from the Maple Leafs in exchange for a pick in the 2014 draft.

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Sources: Rangers Place Redden On Waivers
The Rangers have placed 35-year-old defenseman Wade Redden on waivers.

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Devils Sign Zajac To Long-Term Deal
The Devils have re-signed Travis Zajac to a eight-year deal, worth $46M.

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Ducks Sign Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond
The Ducks have signed Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond to a one-year deal.

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NHL, Union Reach Agreement On Buyouts
The league and union have reached an agreement to allow teams an accelerated compliance buyout on players.

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Crosby Is Headache Free, Ready To Begin Season
Sidney Crosby no longer worries about how he feels each morning.

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Predators Claim Richard Clune Off Waivers From Kings
The Predators have claimed forward Richard Clune off waivers from the Kings.

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Stars Trade Fistric To Oilers For Draft Pick
The Stars have sent Mark Fistric to the Oilers for a third-round pick in the 2013 draft.

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Rangers Hope To Buy Out Redden
The NHLPA is reviewing the situation between Wade Redden and the Rangers.

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Rangers Sign Michael Del Zotto, Matt Gilroy
The Rangers have re-signed defenseman Michael Del Zotto to a two-year deal.

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Flyers Trade For Boucher, Alt
The Flyers have acquired Brian Boucher and Mark Alt from the Hurricanes in return for Luke Pither.

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