March 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Lightning Recall Boutin From AHL Norfolk
Tampa Bay has recalled goaltender Jonathan Boutin from the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.

Press Release

Crosby Eyeing Thursday Return Against Isles
Sidney Crosby missed Pittsburgh's game against the Devils on Tuesday night, but is eyeing a return on Thursday against the Islanders.

ESPN

Leafs' Sundin To Miss 5th Straight Game With Groin Injury
Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin will not play Tuesday night against the Bruins, sidelined for the fifth straight game because of a groin injury.

AP

Canadiens Clinch Playoff Spot
Andrei Kostitsyn scored two of the Canadiens' three first-period goals as Montreal clinched a playoff spot with a 7-5 win over the Senators on Monday night.

AP

Senators Sign Jesse Winchester To One-Year Deal
The Ottawa Senators have signed free-agent forward Jessee Winchester to a one-year deal on Monday.

The Canadian Press

Jackets Recall Wilson From AHL Syracuse
The Blue Jackets have added defenseman Clay Wilson to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch.

Press Release

Wings' Hasek Has Flu, Expected To Miss Tuesday's Game
Red Wings' goaltender Dominik Hasek has the flu and is expected to miss Tuesday's road game in St. Louis.

AP

Sens' McAmmond To Sit Out Game With Thigh Bruise
Sens' center Dean McAmmond will sit out Monday night's game against the Canadiens.

The Canadian Press

Ovechkin Named NHL's "First Star"
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been named the NHL's first start of the week, after scoring his 60th goal of the season.

The Canadian Press

Crosby Not Yet In Game Condition
The Penguins' Sidney Crosby has ruled himself out of Monday night's game against the Isles.

AP

Avs' Forsberg Hopes To Return Monday
Peter Forsberg practiced with Colorado on Sunday and hopes to play on Monday night.

The Rocky Mountain News

Crosby Could Play Versus Isles Monday
Sidney Crosby could play for the Penguins on Monday night when they take on the Islanders in New York.

ESPN

Crosby Misses Showdown With Devils
Sidney Crosby will not play for the Penguins on Saturday night when they battle the division-rival Devils.

ESPN

Canadiens' Komisarek Out Three Weeks
Montreal defenseman Mike Komisarek will miss at least three week with a lower body injury.

The Canadian Press

Lecavalier May Need Offseason Surgery
Tampa Bay star Vincent Lecavalier may need offseason wrist surgery and is unlikely to play in next month's world championships.

yahoo.com

Caps' Ovechkin Becomes 60-Goal Scorer
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's first 60-goal scorer in 12 years by getting two on Friday night in a win over the Thrashers.

Associated Press

Sabres' Connolly To Have Hip Surgery
Buffalo Sabres' center Tim Connolly will miss the rest of the regular season after the club decided on Friday he'll have surgery to remove bone chips in his hips.

AP

Kings Recall Zeiler From AHL Manchester
The Kings on Friday announced that the club has recalled F John Zeiler from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL.

Press Release

Rangers' Betts Out 2-3 Weeks After Foot Surgery
The Rangers announced on Friday that F Blair Betts underwent minor foot surgery and is expected to be sidelined 2-3 weeks.

Press Release

Numminen Resumes Skating With Sabres
The Sabres' Teppo Numminen skated for nearly two hours Friday as he comes back from open-heart surgery.

Associated Press

Christensen Likely To Miss Rest Of Season
Center Erik Christensen was examined by team doctors on Wednesday and he may miss the rest of the season.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

NHL Union Settles With Saskin For $400K
The NHL Player's Association has reached a financial agreement with former executive director Ted Saskin.

ESPN

Red Wings' Stuart Out With Broken Finger
Detroit Red Wings defenceman Brad Stuart will sit out the rest of the regular season with a broken finger, and could miss the start of the playoffs.

Associated Press

Jackets Recall Picard From AHL Syracuse; Fritsche Out With Broken Hand
The Blue Jackets have added LW Alexandre Picard to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.

Press Release

Leafs Recall Kronwall From AHL Marlies
The Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that the club has recalled Staffan Kronwall from the AHL Marlies.

Press Release

Wild D Foster Undergoes Surgery
Minnesota Wild D Kurtis Foster underwent surgery to repair a fractured femur in his left leg, the team announced on Thursday.

yahoo.com

Toronto's Colaiacovo Out With Groin Tear
The Maple Leafs have announced that Carlo Colaiacovo sustained a torn groin muscle on Tuesday and will miss four-to-six weeks.

RealGM Staff Report

Blues Sign Julian Talbot
The Blues added a young forward to their club on Wednesday, signing center Julian Talbot.

yahoo.com

Kings' Rookie Johnson Out For Season
Los Angeles Kings' rookie Jack Johnson will miss the rest of the season after suffering a non-displaced fracture of his right foot on Tuesday night.

yahoo.com

Wild's Foster Leaves Ice On Stretcher With Leg Injury
Minnesota defenceman Kurtiss Foster left the ice on a stretcher Wednesday night after a collision with the Sharks' Torrey Mitchell.

The Canadian Press