April 2010 - Hockey Wiretap

Report: Isles Cancel Trip To China
Newsday is reporting the Islanders have canceled their plans to spend a part of training camp in China this fall.

Newsday

Flyers Advance To Cup Finals
The Flyers will meet the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup finals after eliminating the Canadiens 4-2 on Monday night.

AP

Pyatt A Game-Time Decision For Game 5
Injured Canadiens F Tom Pyatt will be a game-time decision for Monday night's Game 5 agains the Flyers.

ESPN.com

'Canes Owner Seeks Minority Partner
Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. has hired an investment bank to help him find a minority owner.

AP

Coyotes Sign First Round Pick Ekman-Larsson
The Coyotes have signed D Oliver Ekman-Larsson to an entry level contract.

Press Release

Czech Republic Ends Russia's Winning Streak
The Czech Republic beat Russia 2-1 on Sunday to capture the world championship.

ESPN.com

'Hawks Rally To Sweep Sharks
The Blackhawks rallied to beat the Sharks 4-2 on Sunday, completing a four-game sweep.

AP

Bruins' Thomas, Ference Have Surgery
Bruins G Tim Thomas and D Andrew Ference have undergone surgery.

AP

Flyers Blank Canadiens, Take 3-1 Lead
The Flyers won 3-0 on Saturday and are now one win from the Stanley Cup Finals.

ESPN

Russia, Czech Republic To Meet In Finals
Pavel Datsyuk scored the game-winning goal for Russia.

ESPN

Towes Gets Point In 12th Straight Game
Jonathan Toews now holds a franchise record in Chicago.

ESPN

Carter, Laperriere Return For Game 4
Jeff Carter and Ian Laperriere missed a combined 21 games.

ESPN

'Hawks Take Command Of Series
The Blackhawks beat the Sharks 3-2 in OT Friday night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals.

AP

Kings Assistant Arrested On Sex Abuse Charge
Mark Hardy played in the NHL for 15 seasons.

ESPN

Ducks Name Mark Holick Head Coach Of AHL Syracuse
The Ducks on Friday named Mark Holick head coach of the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.

Press Release

Russia Eliminates Canada From Worlds
Russia will face Germany in the semifinals.

ESPN

Burke: Worlds Should Be Dropped In Olympic Years
Brian Burke says the IIHF makes $20 million from the World Championships.

ESPN

Roenick Picks Hawks To Win It All
Jeremy Roenick thinks Chicago will win it all, but he'd be rooting for Philadelphia if the two teams meet in the Cup Finals.

ESPN

Montreal Finally Solves Flyers
The Canadiens beat the Flyers 5-1 in Game 3 on Thursday night.

AP

Devils Sign Eric Gelinas And Dan Kelly
The Devils on Wednesday signed defenseman Eric Gelinas and Dan Kelly.

AP

Markov To Be Out Six Months After Knee Surgery
Montreal D Andrei Markov will be out for six months after a successful procedure to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.

AP

Sexton Wants To Stay With Florida
Randy Sexton was replaced by Dave Tallon as general manager of the Panthers earlier this week.

ESPN

GM: Carter Won't Return For Flyers In ECF
Jeff Carter broke his foot in the first round of the playoffs.

ESPN

'Hawks Go Up 2-0 Over Sharks
The Blackhawks beat the Sharks 4-2 on Tuesday night in a record-tying seventh straight playoff road win.

AP

Flyers Shutout Montreal Again
The Flyers beat the Canadiens 3-0 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

ESPN.com

Bruins Begin Talks With Seidenberg
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and free-agent D Dennis Seidenberg have already begun contract talks.

ESPN.com

U.S. Beats Italy 3-2 To Avoid Relegation
TJ Oshie scored three times in the penalty shootout for a 3-2 U.S. win over Italy on Tuesday.

AP

Jackets Sign Kubalik To Three-Year Deal
The Blue Jackets on Tuesday signed F Tomas Kubalik to a three-year entry level contract.

Press Release

Rau Signs Two-Year Deal With Wild
The Wild on Monday signed C Chad Rau to a two-year deal.

AP

Sabres Sign Grier To One-Year Deal
The Sabres on Monday agreed to terms on a one-year deal with F Mike Grier.

AP