May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Quenneville: Blackhawks Need Another Defenseman
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville believes that his team needs another defenseman after losing Matt Walker.

Blackhawks Confidential

Rangers Sign Prospal To One-Year Deal
The Rangers have signed forward Vaclav Prospal to a one-year, $1.1 million deal, according to the New York Post.

Sporting News

Roenick Pledges Loyalty To Blackhawks
Jeremy Roenick wishes he never left the Blackhawks.

Chicago Tribune

Wings' Babcock Working On Different Lineups
Red Wings coach Mike Babcock told NHL.com last week that he's working hard to mix-and-match lineups.

Detroit Free Press

Messier Named Special Assistant To Rangers President
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that Mark Messier has been named Special Assistant to the President.

Press Release

Rangers Name Mark Messier Special Assistant
The Rangers announced on Sunday that the club has named Mark Messier the Special Assistant to the President.

Press Release

Phil Esposito Could Be Lightning's Next Owner
NHL Hall of Famer Phil Esposito is interested in buying the Lightning if the franchise becomes available.

St. Petersburg Times

Toronto Owner Won't Be Questioned In Coyotes Sale
Maple Leafs owner Richard Peddie won't be questioned in the court case over the sale of the Coyotes.

Yahoo! Sports

Leafs Pull Kaberle Off Trade Market
The Leafs are no longer looking to trade defenseman Tomas Kaberle.

Toronto Sun

Exec: Hodgson 'Ready To Make NHL'
Canucks director of player development Dave Gagner believes that top forward prospect Cody Hodgson is ready for the NHL.

Vancouver Sun

Canadiens Sign D'Agostini To One-Year Deal
The Canadiens on Friday signed RW Matt D'Agostini to a one-year deal.

AP

Leafs Hall Of Famer Ted Kennedy Passes Away
Former Leafs captain and Hall of Famer Ted Kennedy has passed away at the age of 83.

Press Release

Satan Still Hoping To Return To Islanders
Miroslav Satan is still hoping to return to the Islanders, having skated at the team's practice facility on Wednesday.

Newsday

Theodore Will Open As Washington's No. 1 Goalie
When training camp opens in September, Jose Theodore will be the starting goaltender for the Capitals.

Washington Post

Fenway To Host College Doubleheader
A college hockey doubleheader will be played at Fenway Park after January's NHL Winter Classic.

ESPN

NY Grand Jury Hears Case Against Kane
A grand jury is expected to decide next week if Patrick Kane should face criminal charges after a physical dispute with a Buffalo cab driver.

AP

Ducks Get Artyukhin From Tampa Bay For Miller
The Ducks on Thursday acquired RW Evgeny Aryukhin from the Lightning for LW Drew Miller and a third-round pick in next year's draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Ducks Acquire Evgeny Artyukhin
The Ducks have acquired Evgeny Artyukhin from Tampa Bay in exchange for Drew Miller and a third-round selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Capitals Hire Irbe As Goalie Coach
The Capitals announced on Thursday the hiring of Arturs Irbe as their goaltending coach.

AP

Goalies Karlsson, Greiss Sign Deals With San Jose
The Sharks have signed a pair of goalies, agreeing to deals with Henrik Karlsson and Thomas Greiss.

AP

Kaberle Close To Remaining With Leafs
If the Leafs haven't traded Tomas Kaberle by Saturday, he'll likely be in training camp with the club.

Toronto Sun

Oilers Re-Sign Defenseman Smid
The Oilers signed defenseman Ladislav Smid to a two-year contract on Wednesday.

ESPN

Reinsdorf Reaches Agreement With Top Coyotes Creditor
A group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf has taken a significant step in its bid to buy the Coyotes.

AP

Spezza Given Another Chance To Make Team Canada
Senators C Jason Spezza has been added to Team Canada's orientation camp roster on Tuesday.

AP

Coyotes Reach ECHL Agreement With Las Vegas Wranglers
The Phoenix Coyotes have signed a one-year agreement with the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL.

RealGM Staff Report

Predators Sign Ryan Jones To Contract
The Predators have signed forward Ryan Jones to a two-year deal.

ESPN

Sabres, Grier Come To Terms On Deal
The Sabres and forward Mike Grier have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, according to the Associated Press.

ESPN

Toronto Signs Joey MacDonald
The Maple Leafs signed free agent goaltender Joey MacDonald to a one-year contract.

Press Release

Leafs Trade Pogge To Ducks For Draft Pick
The Maple Leafs on Monday acquired a conditional draft pick in 2011 in exchange for goalie Justin Pogge.

Press Release

Leafs Deal Pogge To Anaheim
The Leafs have acquired a conditional draft pick in 2011 from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for goaltender Justin Pogge.

Press Release