May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Thrashers Obtain Free-Agent Marty Reasoner, Re-Sign Brett Sterling
Marty Reasoner agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday.

AP

Pens Acquire Rights To Danny Richmond
The Penguins on Thursday acquired the rights to defenseman Danny Richmond in exchange for the rights to Tim Brent.

AP

Red Wings' Drake Retires As Champion
Forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement from the NHL Red Wings on Tuesday.

AP

Horcoff Signs 6-Year, $33M Extension With Oilers
Shawn Horcoff signed a six-year, $33M deal with the Oilers on Wednesday.

AP

Coyotes' Hanzal Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
The Coyotes announced on Thursday that center Martin Hanzal underwent successful back surgery to repair a herniated disk.

Press Release

Lightning Name Mike Vernon Special Assistant To VP
The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired former NHL goaltender Mike Vernon as a special assistant to the VP of hockey operations on Thursday.

Press Release

Columbus Signs Defenseman Rome
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed defenseman Aaron Rome to a one year, two-way NHL and American Hockey League contract.

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Blues Sign Wozniewski
The St. Louis Blues signed free agent Andy Woziewski on Thursday to bolster their defense.

AP

Kings Name Murray Head Coach
The Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday hired Terry Murray as their new head coach, replacing Marc Crawford.

AP

Kings Re-Sign Four Players, Including Free Agent Gabe Gauthier
The Kings on Wednesday re-signed four players on Wednesday, including restricted free agent forward Gabe Gauthier to a two-year contract.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Nigel Dawes
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Nigel Dawes.

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Jackets Re-Sign Picard, Methot, Sign Kelly
The Blue Jackets on Wednesday re-signed Alexandre Picard and defenseman Marc Methot and signed forward Steve Kelly.

Press Release

Phoenix Signs Jeff Hogan, Ryan Lannon To One-Year Deals
The Coyotes on Tuesday announced the club has signed LW Jeff Hogan and defenseman Ryan Lannon to one-year contracts.

Press Release

Leafs Sign One-Year Deals With Ondrus, Foster, Sifers, Petiot
The Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday the signing of forwards Ben Ondrus and Alex Foster, as well as defenseman Jaime Sifers and Richard Petiot.

Press Release

Coyotes Martin Hanzal To Undergo Back Surgery
The Coyotes announced on Tuesday that center Martin Hanzal is scheduled to undergo back surgery on Thursday.

Press Release

Avs Sign Cody McCormick, Brian Willsie To One-Year Deals
The Avalanche announced on Tuesday the signing of forwards Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie to one year deals.

Press Release

Ducks Sign Logan MacMillan To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday announced that the club has signed 2007 first-round pick Logan MacMillan to a three-year entry-level contract.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Fritsche
The Rangers announced on Tuesday that the club has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Dan Fritsche.

Press Release

Columbus Acquires Pick For Joakim Lindstrom
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired a conditional draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Joakim Lindstrom, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today.

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Jackets Sign MacDonald, Re-Sign MacKenzie
The Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday signed LW Craig MacDonald to a one year deal and re-signed C Derek MacKenzie to a two-year deal.

Press Release

Maple Leafs Obtain Hollweg From Rangers
The Maple Leafs announced on Monday that the club has obtained LW Ryan Hollweg from the Rangers.

Press Release

Leafs Acquire Hollweg From Rangers
Cliff Fletcher, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the team has obtained left-winger Ryan Hollweg from the New York Rangers.

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Avalanche Signs McLeod, Six Others
The Avalanche have re-signed forward Cody McLeod to a one-year contract and also agreed to terms with forwards Philippe Dupuis and Nathan Smith, defensemen Darcy Campbell and Aaron MacKenzie, and goa

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Tampa Bay Signs G Mike Smith
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Mike Smith to a two-year contact extension today, owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie announced.

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Nolan Done With Islanders After Two Years
Ted Nolan is out as New York Islanders' head coach after two seasons.

ESPN

Lightning Sign Lecavalier To Eleven-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed center Vincent Lecavalier to an 11-year contract extension, Vice President of Hockey Operations Brian Lawton announced.

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Sharks Re-Sign Center Goc To One-Year Deal
The Sharks have re-signed center Marcel Goc to a one-year, $775,000 contract.

ESPN

Anaheim Signs Brennan Evans
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have signed defenseman Brennan Evans to a two-year contract.

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Tampa Bay Re-Signs Chris Gratton
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed center Chris Gratton to a one-year contract today, owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie announced.

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Ducks Sign Defenseman Montador
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have signed defenseman Steve Montador to a one-year contract.

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