May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Ducks Add Nonis To Staff
The Ducks announced on Friday that the club has named Dave Nonis senior advisor of hockey operations.

Press Release

Canadiens To Speak With Leafs' Sundin
Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher told The Canadian Press on Friday that the team had given permission for the Canadiens to speak to Mats Sundin.

AP

Predators Send Mason To Blues For Draft Pick
The Predators announced on Friday that the club has acquired a fourth-round 2008 draft pick from the Blues for goaltender Chris Mason.

Press Release

Thrashers Name Anderson Coach
The AHL's John Anderson has been named coach of the Atlanta Thrashers, according to a report by TSN of Canada on Thursday.

TSN of Canada

Leafs Acquire Mayers From Blues
The Maple Leafs announced on Thursday night that the club has acquired F Jamal Mayers from the Blues in exchange for the 70th overall pick in this year's entry draft.

Press Release

Lecavalier Close To Lifetime Deal With Lightning
The Lightning's Vincent Lecavalier is close to a deal that will keep him in Florida for the rest of his NHL career.

RDS.ca

Carolina Signs Gleason To Four-Year Deal
The Hurricanes agreed to terms with D Tim Gleason on a four-year, $11M deal on Thursday.

yahoo.com

Thrashers' GM Scouting For No. 3 Pick, New Coach
Thrashers' GM Don Waddell could be close to hiring a new coach as he prepares for Friday's NHL draft.

Associated Press

Capitals Sign Osala To Three-Year Deal
The Capitals on Thursday signed LW Oskar Osala to a three-year deal.

yahoo.com

Preds Get Fifth-Rounder From Carolina For Hordichuk
The Predators have acquired a fifth-round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft from Carolina for forward Darcy Hordichuk.

RealGM Staff Report

NHL Threatens To Force Out MSG
The NHL is threatening to force out MSG, the owners of the Rangers, as punishment for accusing the league of violating antitrust laws.

AP

2008 NHL Draft Big Board
Will Steven Stamkos help turnaround the fortunes of Vincent LeCavalier and the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Douglas Benton/RealGM

Will Niedermayer Play Next Season?
Scott Niedermayer's agent Kevin Epp said his client plans to inform the Ducks of his playing decision on Friday.

AP

Senators Sign Carkner To Two-Year Deal
The Senators on Wednesday signed defenseman Matt Carkner to a two-year deal.

yahoo.com

NHL Endorses Several Rule Changes
The NHL's Board of Directors endorsed rule changes that had been recommended by the NHL general managers and approved by the Competition Committee on Wednesday.

RealGM Staff Report

Board of Governors Approves Sales of Oilers, Lightning
The NHL Board of Governors, at its annual meeting, Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Oilers to Daryl Katz and the Lightning to a group of investors led by Oren Koules and Len Barrie.

RealGM Staff Report

Tampa Bay Acquires Rights To Prospal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired the rights to forward Vaclav Prospal in exchange for Philadelphia?s seventh-round pick (previously acquired), 196th overall, in this weekend?s NHL Entry Draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Jackets Look To Acquire Pens' Malone
According to a Columbus Dispatch report on Tuesday, the Jackets are attempting to acquire the rights to the Penguins' Ryan Malone prior to this weekend's NHL draft.

Columbus Dispatch

Langkow Has Deal In Place With Flames
According to the Calgary Sun on Tuesday, Daymond Langkow has a deal in place to return to the Flames.

Calgary Sun

Larionov, Anderson Elected To Hall Of Fame
Former Red Wings' C Igor Larionov and Oilers' star Glenn Anderson have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

AP

Healy Accepts Job With NHLPA
The NHLPA announced on Tuesday that it hired Glenn Healy as director of player affairs.

The Canadian Press

Canucks Add Walter To Staff
The Canucks on Tuesday named Ryan Walter an assistant to Head coach Alain Vigneault.

The Canadian Press

2008 NHL Draft Order
The first round of the 2008 NHL draft will be held on Friday, June 20, at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

yahoo.com

Former Montreal Canadien' Ray Getliffe Dies At 94
Ray Getliffe, the second-oldest living former NHL player, died Sunday in London, Ontario, at the age of 94.

AP

Thrashers Re-Sign Hedberg
The Thrashers re-signed goaltender Johan Hedberg to a multi-year deal on Monday.

yahoo.com

Zetterberg Thinks Sundin Will Stay In Toronto
Henrik Zetterberg believes that Mats Sundin will end up remaining with the Maple Leafs.

The Detroit Free Press

Predators Sign Suter To 4-Year, $14M Deal
The Predators announced on Monday that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Suter to a four-year deal.

Press Release

NHL's Transfer Agreement With IIHF Expires
The NHL's transfer agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation expired on Monday.

yahoo.com

Leafs Name Coates Player-Personnel Director
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Al Coates as their player-personnel director on Monday.

The Canadian Press

Edmonton Signs Potulny To One-Year Deal
The Oilers on Saturday signed center Ryan Potulny to a one-year contract.

yahoo.com