May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Canucks' Ohlund Out For Season
Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery on Thursday afternoon.

ESPN

Report: Canucks' Ohlund Expected To Have Surgery
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund is expected to undergo surgery to remove bone chips in his left knee.

yahoo.com

Preds' Legwand Gets Probation For Reckless Driving
Nashville center David Legwand pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received a six-month suspended sentence.

AP

Sabres' Paetsch Suffers Concussion
Buffalo' Sabres defenseman Nathan Paetsch was knocked out and suffered a concussion during Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

AP

Blackhawks' Havlat To Have Shoulder Surgery
Martin Havlat will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday on his injured left shoulder.

yahoo.com

Stars Sign Conner, Stephan To One-Year Deals
Dallas signed LW Chris Conner and GT Tobias Stephan to one-year deals for the 2008-09 season.

yahoo.com

U. Of Maine Goalie Bishop Forgoes Senior Year, Signs With Blues
University of Maine goalie Ben Bishop signed with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Blackhawks' Wisniewski Suspended One Game
Chicago Blackhawks' defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended one game without pay on Wednesday.

AP

NHL Suspends Sabres' Peters One Game
The Sabres' Andrew Peters was suspended by the NHL for one game, without pay.

AP

Rangers Agree To Terms With Justin Soryal
Rangers GM Glen Sather announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms with free agent Justin Soryal.

Press Release

Penguins' Crosby Will Miss Game With Sore Ankle
Sidney Crosby will sit out Wednesday night's game against the Sabres because of a sore ankle.

Associated Press

Smyth Might Rejoin Avs On Thursday
Ryan Smyth could rejoin his Colorado teammates at practice on Thursday.

The Denver Post

Stars' Ott Suspended Three Games
Stars forward Steve Ott has been suspended for three games for his hit on Avalanche defenseman Jordan Leopold on Sunday.

The Dallas Morning News

Franchise-Record 10th Straight Win For Sharks
The San Jose Sharks have the best road record in the NHL at 25-8-3.

AP

Wings' Cleary Gets New Five-Year Deal
TSN of Canada is reporting that Detroit Red Wings' Daniel Cleary will receive $14M over the length of a new five-year deal.

yahoo.com

Forsberg Out Again Against Thrashers
Peter Forsberg will miss his second consecutive game for the Avalanche on Tuesday night against the Thrashers.

The Denver Post

Source: Yanks OK With Outdoor Game
A source close to the Yankees claims that the franchise is okay with the Rangers hosting an outdoor game to close Yankee Stadium.

ESPN

Flames' Iginla Makes Franchise History
Flames captain Jarome Iginla made franchise history Monday night, scoring career goal No. 365.

yahoo.com

Avalanche Place Jillson On Re-Entry Waivers
The Avs announced on Monday that the club has placed defenseman Jeff Jillson of the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL on re-entry waivers.

Press Release

Islanders Sign Joensuu To Three-Year Deal
The Islanders on Monday signed Jesse Joensuu, the team's second-round draft pick in 2006, to a three-year deal.

yahoo.com

Lightning Ask Roy To Take A Week Off After Incident
Lightning GM Jay Feaster has directed Andre Roy to take the week off away from the team, with pay, while the teams' discussions and review continue.

Press Release

Could Final Yankee Stadium Event Involve The Rangers?
The New York Daily News reported Monday that the final event at Yankee Stadium could be a hockey game involving the New York Rangers.

yahoo.com

Lidstrom Records Two Points In Return
Nicklas Lidstrom, who missed six games for the Red Wings with a knee injury, returned on Sunday night and recorded two points in a victory.

The Detroit News

Sharks Win Franchise-Record Ninth Straight
The San Jose Sharks won their ninth-straight game on Sunday night, a franchise record.

ESPN

Wild's Belanger Has Broken Big Toe
Minnesota center Eric Belanger has a broken big toe on his right foot, after being injured Friday against Atlanta.

yahoo.com

Forsberg Sits Out With Groin Injury
Avs center Peter Forsberg sat out Sunday's game against the Stars with a groin injury.

yahoo.com

B's Chara Out Sunday With Undisclosed Injury
Bruins' captain Zdeno Chara didn't travel with the team to New York to play the Rangers on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury.

ESPN

Canucks Send McIver Back To AHL Manitoba
The Canucks on Sunday assigned Nathan McIver to Manitoba of the AHL.

yahoo.com

Stars Recall Jancevski From AHL Iowa
The Dallas Stars on Sunday recalled Dan Jancevski from Iowa of the AHL.

yahoo.com

Forsberg Posts First Two Points In Avs' Sixth Straight Win
Peter Forsberg posted his first two points since rejoining Colorado as the Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Saturday night.

AP