April 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Toronto Signs Prospect G James Reimer
The Maple Leafs have signed goaltender James Reimer of the Red Deer Rebels to a three-year entry level contract.

RealGM Staff Report

Isles' DiPietro Out For Season
Rick DiPietro will miss the rest of the season for the Islanders after the decision was made that he will need hip surgery.

ESPN

Canadiens Sign James Wyman To Two-Year Deal
Montreal signed center James Wyman to a two-year deal on Tuesday.

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Bruins Sign Jeff LoVecchio
The Boston Bruins on Tuesday signed 22-year-old LW Jeff LoVecchio to a contract.

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Isles' DiPietro Has MRI
The Islanders revealed on Tuesday that Rick DiPietro would be sidelined with a hip injury.

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Devils Sign Eckford To First Pro Contract
The New Jersey Devils locked up Tyler Eckford on Tuesday, signing the defenseman to his first professional contract.

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Sabres' Numminen Practices
Sabres' defenseman Teppo Numminen may be nearing a return to the ice, according to a Buffalo News report.

Buffalo News

Report: Canucks' Raymond Sidelined
Canucks LW Mason Raymond could be out for the rest of the regular season and some of the playoffs with a knee injury.

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Flyers' Umberger Sidelined With Sprained MCL
Flyers center R.J. Umberger will be sidelined for two weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

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Jackets Recall LaCosta From AHL Syracuse
The Jackets have added goaltender Dan LaCosta to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.

Press Release

Jackets' Leclaire Will Miss At Least Two Games
Columbus goaltender Pascal Leclaire will miss at least two games with after he was hit in the head with a puck during warmups on Sunday.

ESPN

Maple Leafs Recall Foster From AHL Marlies
The Leafs have recalled Alex Foster from the AHL Marlies and will make his NHL debut Tuesday night against the Islanders.

Press Release

Leafs' Sundin, Antropov To Miss Tuesday's Game Against Isles
The Maple Leafs' top scorers Mats Sundin and Nik Antropov will miss Tuesday night's game against the Islanders because of injuries.

AP

Flames' Iginla Named NHL's "First Star " Of The Week
Calgary RW Jarome Iginla on Monday was the named the NHL's "First Star" of the week, as he tallied at least one goal in each contest last week as the Flames posted a 2-2-0 record.

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Lightning Recall Smaby Form AHL Norfolk
The Lightning have recalled defenseman Matt Smaby from the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.

Press Release

Forsberg, Foote Could Return For Avs Monday
Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote could return for Colorado on Monday night against Minnesota.

ESPN

Okposo To Debut For Islanders On Tuesday
Forward Kyle Okposo will be in the lineup for the New York Islanders on Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.

TSN.ca

Wild's Gaborik Records 200th NHL Goal
The Wild's Marian Gaborik scored his 200th NHL goal as Minnesota defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Flyers' Richards Returns To Action
The Flyers enjoyed the return of Mike Richards to the lineup on Saturday against the Bruins.

KMTR.com

Toronto's Sundin Will Sit On Saturday
The Maple Leafs will be without captain Mats Sundin on Saturday night when they take on the Sabres because of a groin injury.

ESPN

NHL Suspends Pronger
Anaheim Ducks captain Chris Pronger was suspended for eight games, without pay, by the NHL on Saturday for stomping on Canucks forwrd Ryan Kesler's leg.

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Avs Recall Smith; Send Jillson To AHL Lake Erie
The Colorado Avalanche have recalled forward Wyatt Smith from the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL.

Press Release

Hurricanes' Whitney To Have Ankle Surgery
Hurricanes' forward Ray Whitney could miss the rest of the season after having ankle surgery on Saturday.

AP

Simon: Pronger Should Be Punished By NHL
The Wild's Chris Simon thinks there's something wrong with the NHL's system for handing out discipline.

AP

Crosby Says Ankle Sprain Will Keep Him Out Another Week
A high-ankle sprain may keep Penguins star Sidney Crosby out another week and miss the next three games.

AP

Avs Take Divison Lead Without Smyth, Forsberg
The Colorado Avalanche took over the lead in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference on Thursday night with a win over the Edmonton Oilers.

ESPN

Red Wings First To Clinch Playoff Spot
Pavel Datsyuk scored two goals as the Detroit Red Wings claimed their 17th consecutive playoff berth, defeating the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Thursday night.

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Penguins May Have Crosby, Hossa Back On Sunday
Sidney Crosby said he hopes to play when the Penguins host the Flyers on Sunday.

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Wings' Draper Sidelined With Groin Injury
Detroit Red Wings' center Kris Draper will be sidelined for a few days after learning he has a small tear in his groin.

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Penguins' Laraque Suspended Three Games
The Penguins' Georges Laraque on Thursday was suspended three games for a hit on the Sabres' Nathan Paetsch.

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