May 2008 - Hockey Wiretap

Lightning Claim Pettinger Off Waivers From Canucks
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday claimed LW Matt Pettinger off re-entry waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.

Press Release

Hurricanes Send Boychuk To Junior Team
The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday returned F Zach Boychuk to the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL.

AP

Devils' Holik To Miss Up To 4 Weeks With Broken Finger
New Jersey C Bobby Holik will miss up to four weeks of action with a broken right little finger.

yahoo.com

Report: Wings Place McCarty On Waivers
The Detroit Red Wings on Monday placed veteran RW Darren McCarty on waivers, according to a Detroit News report.

Detroit News

Sabres' Vanek Named NHL 'First Star'
Buffalo Sabres' LW Thomas Vanek was named NHL first star of the week on Monday, according to a report by the Canadian Press.

The Canadian Press

Rangers Sign F Devin DiDiomete
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Devin DiDiomete.

Press Release

Blackhawks Give Quenneville First Win
Patick Sharp scored two goals to help the Blackhawks beat the Canucks 4-2 on Sunday night, giving new coach Joel Quenneville his first victory.

AP

Jackets Assign LaCosta To AHL Syracuse
The Blue Jackets on Sunday assigned goaltender Dan LaCosta to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

Press Release

Coyotes Send Lannon To AHL San Antonio
The Coyotes on Sunday reassigned D Ryan Lannon to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).

Press Release

Lightning Send Heward To AHL Norfolk
The Lightning on Sunday reassigned D Jamie Heward to the Norfolk Admirals (AHL).

Press Release

Milestone Night For Crosby
Penguins' star Sidney Crosby scored his 100th career NHL goal in Saturday night's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Associated Press

Gretzky Named Advisor To Team Canada
Hockey Canada on Saturday named Wayne Gretzky advisor to the Executive Director of Canada's Olympic team for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.

Press Release

Yzerman Named Executive Director Of Team Canada
Steve Yzerman on Saturday was named to replace Wayne Gretzky as the executive director of Canada's Olympic hockey team.

yahoo.com

Zetterberg Questionable With Groin Injury
Red Wing' Henrik Zetterberg's status on Saturday is questionable as Detroit hosts the New York Rangers.

yahoo.com

Jackets' Leclaire Out With Bruised Thumb
Jackets' goaltender Pascal Leclaire will not play in Saturday's game at Nashville due to a bruised thumb.

yahoo.com

Blue Jackets Add Goaltender Dan LaCosta To Roster
The Columbus Blue jackets on Friday added goaltender Dan LaCosta to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).

Press Release

Kings Sign Matt Greene To 5-Year Extension
The LA Kings on Friday signed D Matt Greene to a five-year contract extension that will carry into the 2013-14 season.

Press Release

Jackets' Peca Suspended Five Games By NHL
Jackets C Michael Peca on Friday received a five-game suspension from the NHL for having violated Rule 41, the Physical Abuse of Officials.

Press Release

Sharks Recall Staubitz From AHL Worcester
The San Jose Sharks recalled LW Brad Staubitz from Worcester (AHL) on Friday.

yahoo.com

Blackhawks Name Bergevin Assistant Coach
The Blackhawks on Friday named Marc Bergevin as an assistant coach on Joel Quenneville's staff.

yahoo.com

Kings Agree To Terms With Andrew Campbell
The Kings on Friday agreed to terms on a three-year deal with D Andrew Campbell.

Press Release

NHL Suspends Coyotes' Carcillo Two Games
Phoenix Coyotes' LW Daniel Carcillo has been suspended for two games by the NHL on Friday for a fight during a game this week against the Chicago Blackhawks.

AP

Flyers' Jones: Injury Not So Severe
Flyers defenseman Randy Jones claims that his right-hip injury is not as severe as the team has feared.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Hockey Canada To Name Yzerman 2010 Director
Hockey Canada will send out an advisory on Friday telling the media to be in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon when they are expected to name Steve Yzerman an executive director for the 2010 Olympic Games.

ESPN

Coyotes Recall Lannon From AHL San Antonio
The Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday recalled D Ryan Lannon under emergency conditions from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).

Press Release

Chicago Fires Head Coach Denis Savard
The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with Joel Quenneville.

ESPN

Stars' Brunnstrom Scores 3 Goals In Debut
Fabian Brunnstrom scored three goals in his NHL debut on Wednesday night to lead the Stars to a 6-4 win over the Predators.

AP

Columbus Places Boll On IR, Recalls Filatov
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Jared Boll on injured reserve (head/neck injury) and recalled forward Nikita Filatov from the Syracuse Crunch.

Press Release

Preds' Arnott Has Fractured Finger
Nashville Predators' C Jason Arnott is expected to miss at least a week of action due to a small fracture in one of the fingers on his right hand.

The Tennessean

Wild Place Zidlicky On IR, Recall Clutterbuck
The Minnesota Wild placed D Marek Zidlicky on injured reserve on Wednesday.

AP