May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Jackets Place Marian Gaborik On IR
Marian Gaborik is expectd to be out four to six weeks because of a sprained knee.

Press Release

Kris Versteeg Reunites With Hawks
Kris Versteeg previously played for the Blackhawks from 2007 to 2010.

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Wings Place Patrick Eaves On Waivers
NHL teams have a day to claim forward Patrick Eaves off waivers.

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Sabres Fire Rolston, GM Regier
In an early-season shakeup the Sabres have replaced coach Ron Rolston with Ted Nolan.

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Stamkos Upbeat After Surgery
Steven Stamkos is expected to return to Tampa on Thursday to begin rehab.

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Shaw Signs New Deal With Hawks
Andrew Shaw was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

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Ducks Sign David Steckel To One-Year Deal
The Ducks have signed center David Steckel to a one-year contract through the 2013-14 season.

Press Release

GMs To Discuss Ban On Goalie Fights
The NHL's general mangers will discuss fighting when they meet Tuesday in Toronto.

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Steven Stamkos Out Indefinitely
Steven Stamkos suffered a broken tibia in his right leg Monday night agianst the Bruins.

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Avs Off To Franchise-Best 14-2 Start
The Avalanche are off to a 14-2 start under new head coach Patrick Roy.

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Flames Acquire Smid, Roy From Oilers For Horak, Brossoit
Ladislav Smid was originally drafted in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, ninth overall, by the Ducks.

RealGM Staff Report

Jason Chimera Signs $4M Extension With Capitals
Jason Chimera has five goals and six assists in 16 games this season.

AP

Panthers Fire Kevin Dineen
Dale Tallon called the move ''the first of many changes'' that are coming to a franchise that finished at the bottom of the NHL last season

AP

Leafs Sign Jerred Smithson; Send Trevor Smith to Marlies
Jerred Smithson split the 2012-13 season with the Panthers and Oilers.

Press Release

Source: Rinne Has E. Coli Infection In Hip
Pekka Rinne has a E. coli infection in his hip that will keep him out indefinitely.

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Brodeur May Consider Trade To Contender
Martin Brodeur says he would at least consider the possibility of a trade if the Devils were not a playoff contender.

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Coyotes Sign Free-Agent Tyler Gaudet To Deal
The Coyotes have signed center Tyler Gaudet to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Press Release

Jackets Sign Josh Anderson To Entry Deal
The Blue Jackets have signed Josh Anderson, 19, to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Press Release

Jason Arnott Retires From NHL
Jason Arnott was the No. 7 overall pick by the Oilers in 1993.

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Bolland Has Ankle Surgery; Leafs Place Bozak On LTI
Leafs forward Dave Bolland will be out indefinitely after undergoing successful surgery on his left ankle.

Press Release

Callahan Ready To Go For Rangers
Ryan Callahan will return to the Rangers lineup tonight against the Ducks.

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Jackets To Host 2015 All-Star Game
The Blue Jackets and the city of Columbus have been selected to host the 2015 NHL All-Star Celebration.

Press Release

Sabres Place Kaleta On Waivers
Sabres GM Darcy Regier has announced that Patrick Kaleta has been placed on waivers.

NHL.com

Goalies Fight In Capitals' 7-0 Win Over Flyers
A total of 114 penalty minutes were handed out during Friday night's game between the Capitals and Flyers.

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Sedin Brothers Re-Sign With Canucks
The Canucks have signed Daniel and Henrik Sedin to four-year deals, paying them $7M each of the four seasons.

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Report: Semyon Varlamov Will Start For Avs
Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov will start Friday against the Stars.

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Varlamov Accused Of Kicking Girlfriend
Avalanche goalie Semyon Varalamov has been allowed to travel with the team, but must stay away from his girlfriend.

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Emelin Signs Four-Year Deal With Habs
Alexei Emelin's new four-year deal with Montreal is worth $16.4M.

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