March 2015 - Hockey Wiretap

Hawks Agree To Terms With Artemi Panarin

May 4, 2015 1:51 AM

Artemi Panarin has agreed to terms with the Blackhawks on a two-year entry-level contract, according to a source.

Panarin, 23, has spent the last seven years playing professionally in his native Russia.

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Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Terms Agreement

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Lightning Take Game 7, Moving On In Playoffs

May 4, 2015 1:59 AM

The Lightning are advancing in the NHL playoffs, while the Red Wings are going home. 

Braydon Coburn broke a scoreless tie with a goal that kicked up over Detroit's goalie early in the third period, and Ben Bishop made 31 saves Wednesday night, helping the Lightning beat the Red Wings 2-0 in Game 7 of the first-round NHL playoff series.

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Tags: Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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NHL Suspends Niklas Kronwall For Game 7

May 4, 2015 1:31 AM

Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall has been suspended for Game 7 against the Lightning on Wednesday.

The league's Department of Player Safety announced the decision Tuesday night.

Red Wings GM Ken Holland and head coach Mike Babcock each took issue with the ruling.

"My only comment is I disagree with the decision," Holland said in a text to ESPN.

Babcock said he was surprised by the suspension but that "it doesn't matter what I think."

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Tags: Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Misc Rumor, Suspension

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NHL Expansion Team For Seattle Gains Momentum

May 3, 2015 2:06 AM

Craig Custance of ESPN.com reports that Ray Bartoszek's group, RLB Holdings Sports and Entertainment, is looking at the city of Tukwila near Seattle to build an arena for an NHL expansion team.

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Capitals Win Game 7, Advance To Play Rangers

May 4, 2015 1:48 AM

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the go-ahead goal with 7:18 remaining, and Braden Holtby only needed to make 10 saves Monday night, leading the Capitals to a 2-1 victory that eliminated the Islanders in the first round, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Wild Win To Advance To Second Round

May 2, 2015 12:37 AM

Zach Parise scored twice, including a short-handed goal to get the Wild going in the first period on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Blues in Game 6 of the series on Sunday for a spot in the Western Conference semifinals, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Minnesota Wild, St Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Price, Canadiens Close Out Senators

May 2, 2015 12:37 AM

The Canadiens felt relieved on Sunday night after ending their first-round playoff series against the Senators.

Carey Price made 43 saves and the Canadiens won 2-0 Sunday night to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Flames Beat Canucks, Advance To West Semifinals

May 1, 2015 12:56 AM

Matt Stajan broke a tie with 4:17 left and Calgary beat Vancouver 7-4 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference playoff series 4-2, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Keith's Goal Moves Hawks Into Next Round

May 1, 2015 12:56 AM

Another big goal by Duncan Keith moved the Blackhawks into the second round of the playoffs, according to an ESPN.com report on Saturday.

Keith scored at 16:12 of the third, and Chicago overcame a brutal start on its way to a clinching 4-3 win over the Predators in Game 6 of their postseason series.

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Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Report: Sharks Obtain Permission To Talk To Randy Carlyle

Apr 29, 2015 2:41 AM

The Sharks have reportedly obtained permission from the Maple Leafs to talk to Randy Carlyle about their open head coaching position.

The news was first reported by Renaud Lavoie of TVA in Montreal and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Contacted Friday, Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he had no comment on the report or on the team’s coaching search.

Carlyle, 59, was dismissed as Toronto’s head coach in January after a mediocre 21-16-3 start to the season

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Tags: San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Misc Rumor

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Rangers Eliminate Penguins To Advance
The Rangers defeated the Penguins 2-1 in OT Friday night, and advance into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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Peter Chiarelli Joins Oilers Front-Office
Peter Chiarelli has been appointed GM and the head of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers.

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Hal Gill Retires After 16 NHL Seasons
Hal Gill, 40, was an imposing presence on the ice during his 16-year NHL career.

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Sharks Owner Praises GM Doug Wilson's Leadership
Sharks owner Hasso Plattner remains behind GM Doug Wilson's rebuilding plan.

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Peter Chiarelli Meeting With Oilers
It is not clear which job Peter Chiarelli could be interviewing for with the Oilers.

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Gretzky: McDavid 'Clearly A Franchise Player'
Connor McDavid is expected to be the Oilers top pick in the NHL Draft this June.

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Flames Earn Win Over Canucks To Lead Series 3-1
Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller made 28 saves for the win on Tuesday night.

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Ducks Spoil 'Winnipeg Whiteout' With OT Win
The Ducks defeated the Jets by the score of 5-4 in overtime on Monday night in Winnipeg.

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Sharks, Todd McLellan Part Ways
Todd McLellan had a 311-163-66 regular-season record with the Sharks.

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Canadiens Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead
Dale Weise's OT goal gave the Canadiens a 2-1 win over the Senators on Sunday.

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Vegas Ticket Drive Reaches 11,000; Expansion Likely To Wait
It is now believed that the earliest an NHL team would begin play in Las Vegas would be in the 2017-18 season.

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Ilya Kovalchuk Leads SKA St. Petersburg To KHL Title
Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals as SKA beat Ak Bars 6-1 to win the Gagarin Cup.

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Oilers Rewarded With Another No. 1 Draft Pick
The Oilers won the draft lottery on Saturday night, and the right to select Connor McDavid with the top overall pick.

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Jarret Stoll Arrested In Las Vegas
Kings center Jarret Stoll was arrested for suspected cocaine possession at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Stars Sign John Klingberg To Seven-Year Deal
John Klingberg led all NHL rookie defenseman in assists and points this season.

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Flyers Decide To Fire Coach Craig Berube
Craig Berube had a 75-58-28 record with the Flyers over the past two seasons.

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Craig Berube Still Flyers' Head Coach
The Flyers players have given Craig Berube lukewarm reviews following a 33-31-18 season.

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Bruins Fire GM Peter Chiarelli
The Bruins had reached the postseason seven times during Peter Chiarelli's tenure as GM.

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Shanahan Promises More Changes For Maple Leafs
Brendan Shanahan is ready to begin the process to build the Maple Leafs into a Stanley Cup contender.

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Last-Place Sabres Fire Coach Ted Nolan
Sabres GM Tim Murray fired head coach Ted Nolan on Sunday.

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