May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Jackets Make First Roster Moves
The Blue Jackets have made their first roster moves since the opening of training camp, assigning three players on Monday.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Evgeny Grachev
The Rangers announced on Monday that the club has agreed to terms with F Evgeny Grachev.

Press Release

Philly's Biron Hopes To Quiet Doubters
Flyers' goalie Martin Biron hopes to silence doubters this season that claim he doesn't belong in an NHL net full-time.

Courier-Post

Yzerman Hints At Career Beyond Red Wings
Red Wings' VP Steve Yzerman hinted over the weekend that in order to accomplish some of his career goals he may have to leave the team.

Detroit Free Press

Gaborik, Wild Nearing Decision Time On Deal
The Minnesota Wild and right wing Marian Gaborik are nearing decision time on whether or not they are going to extend their relationship.

ESPN

Ex-Avs' Coach Quenneville Faces DUI Charge
Former Colorado Avs' coach Joel Quenneville faces drunken driving charges and is due in court next month.

AP

San Jose Hires Ferguson Jr. As Pro Scout Director
The San Jose Sharks on Sunday named former Toronto Leafs GM John Ferguson Jr. as their director of pro scouting.

AP

Sharks' Mitchell Breaks Leg
Sharks center Torrey Mitchell will be out at least two months after breaking his left leg during a Sunday practice session.

AP

Sabres Give GM Regier 2-Year Extension
Buffalo Sabres' GM Darcy Regier was given a two-year contract extension on Saturday.

AP

Coyotes Hire Derek MacKinnon As Pro Scout
The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday announced that the team has hired Derek MacKinnon as Pro Scout.

Press Release

Ducks Sign Drew Miller To Two-Year Deal
The Anaheim Ducks on Friday signed LW Drew Miller to a two-year contract.

Press Release

Rangers Agree To Terms With Forward Dale Weise
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced Friday that the club has agreed to terms with forward Dale Weise.

Press Release

Selanne Signs 'Pro Tryout Agreement' With Ducks
Teemu Selanne has signed a pro tryout agreement with the Ducks.

Press Release

Blues' Johnson To Miss 3 Days Of Camp With Knee Injury
St. Louis Blues' defenseman Erik Johnson will miss the first three days of camp with a knee injury suffered in a non-hockey related incident.

AP

Fleming Leaves Calgary To Coach Omsk
Calgary Flames' Assistant Coach Wayne Fleming has resigned to become the head coach of Omsk in Russia's new league.

AP

Flyers Sign Aubin To One-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers signed veteran goaltender Jean-Sebastian Aubin to a one-year contract on Thursday.

AP

Sabres Reward Pominville With 5-Year Extension
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday signed Jason Pominville to a 5-year, $26.5 contract extension.

AP

Lightning Name Lecavalier Captain
The Lightning have named C Vincent Lecavalier team captain for the 2008-09 season.

Press Release

Satan May Take Hossa's Spot On Pens' Top Line
The Penguins may use Miroslav Satan to fill the void left behind by Marian Hossa on their top line.

ESPN

Flyers Name Richards Team Captain
The Flyers named C Mike Richards the 17th captain in franchise history on Wednesday.

yahoo.com

Sharks Move Asian Team To Shanghai
The China Sharks will be located in Shanghai for the upcoming hockey season.

yahoo.com

Red Wings, McCarty Agree To One-Year Deal
Red Wings GM Ken Holland announced that the team agreed to terms on Wednesday with veteran Darren McCarty.

AP

Schneider Clears Waivers, Remains On Ducks' Roster
Anaheim D Mathieu Schneider cleared waivers on Wednesday and remained on the teams' roster.

AP

Canes' Williams Out 4-6 Months
Hurricanes' RW Justin Williams could miss 4-6 months after tearing his Achilles' tendon on Wednesday.

AP

Ducks Place Schneider On Waivers
The Ducks on Tuesday placed 39-year-old D Mathieu Schneider on waivers.

AP

RealGM's NHL Fantasy Rankings For 2008-09
The season kicks off on Oct. 4 when the Rangers-Lightning do battle in Prague and the Penguins-Senators face off in Stockholm, which means you have don't have long to prepare for your fantasy draft.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

NHL: Canes Must Re-Submit Staal's Contract
The NHL rejected the Carolina Hurricanes' contract extension with center Eric Staal on Monday, citing issues with the no-trade clause.

TSN

Hartley On Verge Of Taking Job In Russian League
Former Thrashers' head coach Bob Hartley claims that he is on the verge of taking a job with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.

ESPN

Rangers Mum On Shanahan
The Rangers opened up training camp on Tuesday but apparently still haven't made a contract offer to free agent Brendan Shanahan.

New York Post

Flyers' G Niittymaki Out Four-To-Six Weeks
Philadelphia goalie Antero Niittymaki will miss four-to-six weeks of action after undergoing surgery on his left hip.

Miami Herald