May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Report: Devils Center Holik Opts To Retire
The New York Post is reporting that Devils center Bobby Holik has decided to retire after 18 seasons in the NHL.

ESPN

Malkin, Penguins Push 'Canes To Brink Of Elimination
The Penguins routed the Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

AP / Newsday

Havlat, Khabibulin Likely Out For Game 4
The Blackhawks could be without both Martin Havlat and Nikolai Khabibulin in Game 4 against the Red Wings.

ESPN

Ruutu's Playing Status Remains Uncertain
Hurricanes F Tuomo Ruutu status for Saturday night's Game 3 against the Penguins remains uncertain.

AP

Flames Fire Coach Mike Keenan
The Calgary Flames on Friday fired coach Mike Keenan after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs for the second straight year.

AP

Sharp Scores In OT, Blackhawks Back In Series
Patrick Sharp scored in OT on Friday night to give the Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Red Wings in the Western Conference finals.

AP / Newsday

Roenick: Babcock Dislikes Chelios
Jeremy Roenick believes that there is tension between Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and veteran Chris Chelios.

Detroit News

Kessel Has Surgery, Out 4-6 Months
Bruins forward Phil Kessel underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder on Thursday, and will need 4-6 months to recover.

Boston Globe

Datsyuk Misses Practice, Called 'Day To Day'
Pavel Datsyuk missed Detroit's practice on Thursday, and is considered day-to-day for Friday's Game 3 against Chicago.

Detroit News

Malkin Scores Three Goals As Pens Beat Hurricanes
The Penguins beat the Hurricanes 7-4 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

AP

Source: Wild Hire Fletcher As New GM
The Wild on Thursday hired Chuck Fletcher as their new GM.

AP

Keith And Khabibulin Sit Out Chicago's Thursday Practice
The Blackhawks held practice at the United Center on Thursday morning and defenseman Duncan Keith and goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin were among four players who sat out.

Chicago Tribune

NY Senators Oppose Coyotes Move To Ontario
Two New York Senators are opposed to the Coyotes relocating to Ontario because of the negative effect it would have on the Sabres.

AP

Hurricanes' Cole Expected To Play In Game 2
Hurricanes F Erik Cole is expected to play in Game 2 against the Penguins on Thursday night.

AP

Rangers Agree To Terms With D Ilkka Heikkinen
The Rangers announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms with free agent D Ilkka Heikkinen.

RealGM Staff Report

Kings And Canadiens Still Being Mentioned For Lecavalier
The two teams mentioned most when Vincent Lecavalier's name comes up seem to be the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings.

TSN

Red Wings Need OT To Win Game 2
The Detroit Red Wings got an overtime goal from Mikael Samuelsson to secure a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

AP

Former Penguin Ron Francis Now On The Other Side
Ron Francis' road to another Stanley Cup final goes through the NHL city where he enjoyed his greatest team success.

Tribune-Review

Penguins Like Balance In Game 1
The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 1 with some help from a variety of places, not just their superstars.

Tribune-Review

Young Blackhawks Not In Awe Of Red Wings History
The Blackhawks are young, but now in awe of the Red Wings and their long history.

Chicago Tribune

Which Players Made RealGM's Top-100 For 2008-09?
The 2008-09 NHL regular season is in the books, so we can accurately gauge which players had the best individual seasons.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Blackhawks' Havlat Expects To Play In Game 2
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says Martin Havlat is fine and expects him to play in Game 2 against the Red Wings.

ESPN

Penguins Grab Game 1 From Hurricanes
The Penguins beat the Hurricanes 3-2 on Monday night to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

AP

Flyers' Briere To Have Eye Surgery
Flyers C Danny Briere will have constructive eye surgery on Tuesday and is expected to take a few weeks to recover.

AP

Bruins' Kessel, Krejci Face Surgeries
Two of Boston's young scorers, Phil Kessel and David Krejci face surgeries that could keep them from playing early next season.

AP

Roy Denies Being Offered Avs Job
Patrick Roy has denied being offered the Avalanche's coaching job, currently held by Tony Granato.

AP

Report: Avs Offer Roy Coaching Job
The Avalanche have reportedly offered Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy their head coaching job.

ESPN

Gonchar Expects To Play In Game One
Pittsburgh's Sergei Gonchar expects to play in Game One of the team's Eastern Conference Finals series against Carolina on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wings Beat Blackhawks 5-2 In Game One
The Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks 5-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday afternoon.

ESPN

Fedorov Aims To Be Back Next Year
Sergei Fedorov will turn 40 in December, but wants to return for a 19th season in the NHL.

Washington Times