May 2009 - Hockey Wiretap

Swedish Club AIK May Join Russian League
Sweden's AIK may join Russia's KHL next season of its members and the Swedish federation approve the move.

AP

Jackets Activate Torres Off IR
The Blue Jackets on Thursday activated F Raffi Torres of IR.

Press Release

Ducks Recall MacGregor Sharp From ECHL
The Ducks on Wednesday recalled C MacGregor Sharp from Bakersfield of the ECHL.

Press Release

Kings' Smyth Out With Upper Body Injury
The Kings have lost winger Ryan Smyth for up to a month with an upper body injury.

ESPN

Report: Toews, Kane Set For Long-Term Deals
The Blackhawks are in the process of finalizing long-term deals with Jonathan Towes and Patrick Kane.

TSN

Wild Recall Danny Irmen For Possible NHL Debut
The Wild on Wednesday recalled RW Danny Irmen from their Houston AHL farm team.

AP

Ovechkin Scores In Capitals Win Over Rangers
The Capitals beat the Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday night at MSG.

AP

Shanahan Retires After 21 NHL Seasons
Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain HOF career.

ESPN

Theodore Leaves Caps For Personal Reasons
Goalie Jose Theodore has left the Capitals to travel back to Washington for personal reasons.

AP

Jackets Loan Nikita Filatov To CSKA
The Blue Jackets on Tuesday loaned F Nikita Filatov to CSKA of the KHL.

Press Release

Ortmeyer Runs Real Risk Because Of Blood Clots
Jed Ortmeyer has a disorder that makes his blood prone to clotting.

New York Times

Colorado Recalls Chris Durno
The Avalanche have recalled Chris Durno.

Press Release

Gillis: Forsberg Is Staying In Sweden
Peter Forsberg will not return to the NHL.

ESPN

Flyers End Devils' Historic Road Streak
The Devils suffered their first road loss of the season on Monday night.

ESPN

Coyotes Recall Porter From AHL
The Coyotes on Monday recalled F Kevin Porter from San Antonio of the AHL.

Press Release

Pens' Goligoski Out For At Least 2 Weeks
Alex Goligoski has a lower body injury.

ESPN

Viner, Siegel To Take Over Panthers
Panthers majority owner Alan Cohen has stepped down.

ESPN

Ovechkin Could Return Tuesday
Alexander Ovechkin could face the Rangers on Tuesday.

ESPN

Lightning Assign Craig, Smaby To AHL
The Lightning on Monday sent F Ryan Craig and D Matt Smaby to Norfolk of the AHL.

Press Release

Jokinen, Hurricanes End 14-Game Winless Streak
The Hurricanes beat the Wild 5-4 on Sunday to end a 14-game winless streak.

AP

Jackets Recall Sestito From AHL
The Blue Jackets on Sunday night recalled LW Tom Sestito from ASyracuse of the AHL.

Press Release

Leafs, Gustavsson Likely To Discuss Extension
The Leafs may want to get an extension in place for Jonas Gustavsson.

Ottawa Sun

Ducks Recall Calder From ECHL
The Ducks on Saturday recalled LW Kyle Calder from Bakersfield of the ECHL.

Press Release

Penguins End Skid As Malkin Wakes Up Offense
The Penguins snapped their 4-game losing streak with a 6-5 OT win over the Bruins on Saturday night.

AP

Forsberg Expected To Stay In Sweden
Peter Forsberg may not return to the NHL.

Denver Post

Sakic Selected For Colorado Sports Hall Of Fame
Joe Sakic will be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

ESPN

Capitals' Knuble Breaks Finger In Win Over Wild
The Capitals beat the Wild 3-1 on Friday night but have lost Mike Knuble for 3-4 weeks with a broken finger.

AP

Pens' Malkin May Return On Saturday
Penguins C Evgeni Malkin may return to action on Saturday night against the Bruins.

ESPN

Ovechkin Could Return Against New Jersey
The Capitals could get star Alex Ovechkin back on Saturday night against the Devils.

ESPN

Jackets Activate Huselius, Place Torres On IR
The Blue Jackets on Friday activated F Kristian Huselius off IR and placed F Raffi Torres on IR retroactive to November 11.

Press Release