May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Cooke's Blade Cuts Karlsson's Achilles
Erik Karlsson will need surgery to repair his left Achilles after the tendon was cut by a skate blade Wednesday night.

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Jackets Name Kekalainen New GM
Jarmo Kekalainen becomes the third GM in Blue Jackets franchise history.

Press Release

Jackets Fire GM Scott Howson
Blue Jackets director of hockey operations, John Davidson, fired GM Scott Howson on Tuesday night.

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Reimer Out One-Week With Knee Strain
Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer sustained a knee strain during last night's game against the Flyers.

Press Release

No Suspension For Grabovski, Pacioretty Gets Tetanus Shot
The NHL will not suspend Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski for allegedly biting Max Pacioretty.

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Grabovski Faces Hearing On Biting Allegations
Mikhail Grabovski faces a hearing with the NHL on Monday amid biting allegations.

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Wings Place McDonald On Waivers
The Red Wings have placed goaltender Joey McDonald on waivers.

AP

GM: Caps Won't 'Blow Anything Up'
Capitals GM George McPhee had positive words for new coach Adam Oates.

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Flyers, Timonen Agree To Extension
The Flyers and Kimmo Timonen have agreed to a one-year extension, worth around $6M.

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Kings Acquire Ellerby From Panthers
The Kings have acquired Keaton Ellerby from the Panthers in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2013 NHL draft.

Press Release

Bruins Trade Tim Thomas To Isles
The Bruins have traded goaltender Tim Thomas to the Islanders for a conditional pick in the 2014 or 2015 NHL draft.

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NHL Hits Dubinsky With Max Fine
Jackets F Brandon Dubinsky has been fined $10,000 for boarding Kings D Rob Scuderi on Tuesday night.

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Devils Acquire Loktionov From Kings
The Devils have acquired C Andrei Loktionov from the Kings for a fifth-round selection in the 2013 draft.

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Ducks Send Draft Pick To Pens For Lovejoy
The Ducks have acquired D Ben Lovejoy from the Penguins in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2014 draft.

Press Release

Hawks Stay Perfect In Regulation
The Blackhawks beat the Sharks 5-3 on Tuesday night.

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Rangers' J.T. Miller To Make NHL Debut
J.T. Miller will likely play center on the fourth line for the Rangers Tuesday night against the Devils.

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Rangers Trade Mike Rupp To Wild
The Rangers on Monday traded Mike Rupp to the Wild for Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri.

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Jackets Place Nikita Nikitin On IR
The Jackets have recalled D Nick Holden From the AHL's Springfield Falcons.

Press Release

Hejduk To Play 1,000th NHL Game
Avs forward Milan Hejduk will play his 1,000th NHL game Monday against the Stars.

Press Release

Stars Place Ray Whitney On Injured List
The Stars have placed LW Ray Whitney on the injured list.

AP

Erskine Suspended Three Games
The NHL has suspended Capitals D John Erskine three games for an elbow to the head of Flyers F Wayne Simmonds.

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NHL Names Anderson, Marleau, Vanek 'Three Stars'
Senators goaltender Craig Anderson was named the NHL's "First Star" for the month of January.

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Shawn Thornton Suffers Concussion
Shawn Thronton will miss 7-10 days due to a concussion he suffered in a fight with John Scott Thursday night.

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Jamison Misses Deadline To Buy Coyotes
Greg Jamison was unable to get the money or investors to buy the Coyotes before Thursday's deadline.

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Sharks Extend Perfect Start
The Sharks beat the Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night to extend their best start in franchise history.

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