May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Kings Send Westgarth To Hurricanes For Stewart
The Kings have acquired forward Anthony Stewart from the Hurricanes.

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NHL Lockout Ends, Games To Begin Next Saturday
NHL training camps will open on Sunday, and a 48-game regular season to begin January 19.

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Brian Burke Surprised By Firing
Brian Burke says he was surprised he was let go by the Maple Leafs just as the NHL resolved the lockout.

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NHL Players Ratify New Deal
The NHLPA has announced that its members have approved the deal reached with the league last week.

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Luongo Remains Open To Trade
Goalie Roberto Luongo is still open to a trade no matter how long it takes the Canucks to deal him.

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Ryan Miller Still Upset Over Lockout
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is still upset over the four-month NHL lockout.

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Ducks Name Scott Niedermayer Assistant Coach
The Ducks have added Scott Niedermayer to their coaching staff.

Datsyuk, Kovalchuk Expected To Play In KHL All-Star Game
NHL stars Pavel Datsyuk and Ilya Kovalchuk are expected to play in the KHL All-Star Game on Sunday.

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Players To Begin Voting Process
NHL players will have 36 hours to vote on the new labor deal that would end the lockout.

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Horton Ready To Return To Bruins
Nathan Horton was back on the ice Thursday during an informal practice with his Bruins teammates.

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Source: Board Of Governors Ratifies Agreement
The board of governors has ratified the tentative agreement between the NHL and NHLPA.

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Leafs Fire Brian Burke, Hire Dave Nonis
The Maple Leafs have fired Brian Burke as general manager.

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Source: NHL Games To Begin Jan. 19
Depending on ratification, NHL training camps are to open this Sunday.

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Source: Kovalchuk May Stay In Russia
Ilya Kovalchuk is considering whether to say in his native Russia rather than return to the New Jersey Devils.

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Report: Wings' Holmstrom To Retire
Tomas Holmstrom has informed the Red Wings that he is retiring after a 15-year NHL career.

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Zetterberg To Replace Lidstrom As Wings' Captain
The Red Wings are expected to name Henrik Zetterberg their new captain.

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Visnovsky To Stay In Russia
Lubomir Visnovsky will remain in the KHL for family and personal reasons.

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NHL Headed To 48-Game Season
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly feels a 48-game regular season is most likely at this point in time.

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Jackets Go Through 'Unofficial' Workout
A dozen or so Blue Jackets went through a light workout on Monday.

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NHL, Union Reach Verbal Agreement
The NHL and NHLPA have the framework in place for a new CBA.

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Kopitar Injures Knee Playing In Sweden
Anze Kopitar suffered a minor knee injury Saturday and is expected to miss three weeks.

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NHL Talks Resume, Deal Closer
The NHL and player's union are inching closer to a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Letang Signs With SKA Saint Petersburg
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang signs with KHL team, and is likely to play on Sunday.

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NHL Sides Meet With Mediator Separately
Commissioner Gary Bettman has set a January 11 deadline for a deal so the season can begin eight days later.

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NHLPA Begins Another Vote
It appears the optimism of the league and player's union has dulled.

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Vanderbeek, Devils Resolve Financing
Jeff Vanderbeek has now assumed sole ownership of the Devils.

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Source: Union Prepares For Second Vote
The NHLPA has prepared players for another vote to re-authorize the executive board the right to disclaim interest.

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Sources: Union Elects Not To Disband, But Still No Deal
The deadline for the NHLPA to file a disclaimer of interest came and passed Wednesday night, as negotiations continued into Thursday morning.

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Torrey Mitchell Signs With SF Bulls
Former San Jose Sharks forward Torrey Mitchell has signed with the San Francisco Bull of the ECHL.

San Jose Mercury News

Source: Ruutu Out Until May After Hip Surgery
Tuomo Ruutu recently had hip surgery and will be out of action until at least early May.

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