May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Ovechkin Plans To Juggle Capitals, Russia
Russia would like Alex Ovechkin to carry the Olympic torch after it is lit in Greece on September 29.

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Agent: Derek Stepan Likely To Hold Out
Derek Stepan led the Rangers in scoring during the lockout-shortened 2013 season with 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists).

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Isles Name John Tavares Team Captian
The Islanders named John Tavares the 14th team captain in franchise history on Monday.

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Report: Daniel Cleary To Join Flyers
Daniel Cleary had nine goals, six assists, and 40 penalty minutes with the Red Wings last season.

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Greening Agrees To New Deal With Senators
The Senators and Colin Greening have agreed to a three-year contract extension.

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Kiprusoff Retiring After 12 NHL Seasons
Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff began his career with the Sharks and spent nine seasons with Calgary.

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Canes Fire Son Of Team Owner
Jason Karmanos had been the team's assistant GM for 15 years.

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Caps Re-Sign Marcus Johansson To Two-Year Deal
Center Marcus Johansson has re-signed with the Washington Capitals.

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Mikkel Boedker Re-Signs With Coyotes
Mikkel Boedker recorded 7-19-26 and 12 penalty minutes in 48 games for the Coyotes last season.

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Brett Hull Rejoins Blues
Brett Hull set several team records in 11 seasons with St. Louis, with five 50-goal seasons,

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Canucks To Retire Pavel Bure's No. 10
The Canucks plan to retire Pavel Bure's No. 10 on November 2.

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Hawks Committed To Kane, Toews
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews both agreed to five-year contract extensions in 2009.

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Mike Modano Marries Pro Golfer Allison Micheletti
Mike Modano is on a honeymoon after marrying Allison Micheletti last Sunday.

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Calgary Flames Hire Brian Burke
Brian Burke has joined the Calgary Flames as president of hockey operations, team president and COO.

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U.S. To Open Against Belarus In 2014 Worlds
The U.S. will open against Belarus in the 2014 hockey world championship.

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GM: Ales Hemsky Staying With Oilers
Ales Hemsky had nine goals and 11 assists in 38 games last season, his 10th in the NHL and with the Oilers.

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Niklas Hjalmarsson Agrees To New Deal
The Blackhawks and defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson have agreed to a five-year extension worth $4.1M annually.

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Habs GM: Price, Eller Are Ready For Season
The Canadiens are trying to build on a season that saw them rise from last place in the Eastern Conference to first in the Northeast Division.

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Nazem Kadri, Cody Franson Remain Unsigned
Leafs VP of hockey operations Dave Poulin told reporters that Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson will not be in camp next week if they remain unsigned.

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Corey Crawford Gets Extension From Hawks
Corey Crawford went 16-7 with an NHL-best 1.84 goals-against average in the postseason.

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Wild Unveil New Road Jersey
The Wild's new road jersey follows the more classic design of the red home jersey.

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