May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Chicago's Crawford Laughing At Logjam In Crease
Chase Crawford appears headed for his fourth season in the AHL.

NHL.com

Jackets Team Up With ECHL Chiefs
The Blue Jackets on Friday announced they have reached an agreement with the Johnston Chiefs of the ECHL.

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Devils Place Vishnevski On Waivers
The New Jersey Devils have begun the process of parting ways with Vitali Vishnevski.

TSN of Canada

Three Clubs Bid To Host 2010 Memorial Cup
The WHL announced on Friday that three clubs are each vying to host the 2010 Memorial Cup.

The Canadian Press

Groulx Named Coach Of AHL's Rochester Americans
Benoit Groulx has been hired as the new head coach of the AHL's Rochester Americans.

The Canadian Press

Official NHL 2K9 Demo Released By 2K Sports
A free demo of NHL 2K9, the latest hockey offering from 2K Sports, is now available for download on the Xbox 360? game system.

Press Release

Rangers To Retire Graves' No. 9
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the organization will retire jersey No. 9 in honor of Rangers great Adam Graves.

Press Release

Murray Named Providence Coach
As expected Rob Murray was named the coach of the AHL's Providence franchise on Thursday.

The Boston Globe

Canada's WJC Coach Resigns
The Canadian National Junior Team is in need of a new coach after Benoit Groulx resigned on Wednesday.

NHL.com

Isles Promote Dey To Team President
The New York Islanders on Wednesday promoted Chris Dey to team president.

Associated Press

Red Wings Sign Aaron Downey
The Red Wings signed RW Aaron Downey to a one-year deal on Wednesday.

AP

Agent: Flyers Interested In Sundin
Mats Sundin's agent claims that the Flyers are among six NHL teams interested in acquiring the Maple Leafs center.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Report: Jackets' Prospect Legein Quits Hockey
Stefan Legein's agent has informed Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson that the 19-year-old will not report to training camp next month and is retiring.

Columbus Dispatch

Ducks Name Dineen Head Coach Of AHL Chops
The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday the club has named Gord Dineen head coach of the Iowa Chops, Anaheim's affiliate in the AHL.

Press Release

NHL Not Interested In Compensation From Russian League
The NHL refuses to entertain compensation offers from the new Russian hockey league for the signing of Alex Radulov.

AP

Minnesota's Gaborik May Not Sign Extension
Marian Gaborik still doesn't know if he wants to sign an extension with the Wild or test free agency next July.

Pioneer Press

Isles' Comrie And Hilary Duff Engaged?
There are rumors that hockey star Mike Comrie and pop star Hilary Duff are engaged.

Entertainment News Network

Agent Denies Sundin's Interest In Rangers
Mats Sundin's agent is denying a report that his client is interested in joining the New York Rangers.

TSN

Report: Sundin Interested In Rangers
According to the New York Post, free agent Mats Sundin has expressed an interest in playing for the New York Rangers.

New York Post

Pens' Whitney Could Miss Five Months
Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Ryan Whitney will miss the start of the 2008-09 season after undergoing surgery on his left foot.

yahoo.com

Canadiens Sign Yannick Weber To Three-Year Deal
The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Yannick Weber to a three-year contract on Friday.

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Lightning To Play HC Slovan In Exhibition
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play an exhibition game against Slovakia's HC Slovan before opening the regular season against the New York Rangers in Prague.

ESPN

Panthers Agree To Terms With Drew Larman
The Florida Panthers on Thursday agreed to terms with center Drew Larman on a one-year deal.

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Sources: Leafs Close To Dealing McCabe To Panthers
TSN of Canada is reporting that the Leafs have a deal in place that will send Bryan McCabe to the Panthers.

TSN of Canada

Flyers' Stevens Signs 2-Year Extension
John Stevens on Thursday signed a two-year deal that keeps him under contract with the Flyers through the 2010-11 season.

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Coyotes Re-Sign Perrault To Deal
Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed center Joel Perrault to a two-year contract.

RealGM Staff Report

Sakic Needs More Time For Decision
Avs captain Joe Sakic hopes to have a decision later this month regarding retirement.

Associated Press

Oilers To Retire Anderson's No. 9
The Edmonton Oilers will retire Glenn Anderson's No. 9 before a game against the Coyotes on January 18, 2009.

The Canadian Press

Islanders Hire Gordon
The New York Islanders on Tuesday night hired Scott Gordon, the AHL Coach of the Year, to replace Ted Nolan as head coach.

AP

Sharks Sign Kaspar, Vesce
The San Jose Sharks on Tuesday signed Lukas Kaspar and Ryan Vesce to one-year contracts.

yahoo.com