May 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Sources: Off-Court Battle Brewing Between Isles, Rangers
Bruce Ratner isn't sure he can deliver on a promise to bring the Isles to the Nassau Coliseum for six games.

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USA Beats Russia To Reach World Semis
The United States beat Russia 8-3 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the hockey world championships.

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Yankee Stadium To Host Two NHL Games
Yankee Stadium will host a pair of NHL games next season, featuring the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils.

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Caps GM Shares Ovechkin's Displeasure With Refs
Capitals GM George McPhee shares Alex Ovechkin's displeasure with the refs during their recent series with the Rangers.

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Alex Ovechkin Critical Of Officials
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin took exception with the way the refs handled his team's playoff series with the Rangers.

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Stars Fire Coach Glen Gulutzan
The Stars fired coach Glen Gulutzan on Tuesday after missing the playoffs a record five straight seasons.

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NHL Rejects Pastor's Bid To Buy Coyotes
The NHL has rejected Darin Pastor's bid to buy the Coyotes.

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Rangers, Lundqvist Shutout Caps In Game 7
The Rangers beat the Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night.

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Bruins Rally To Stun Maple Leafs
The Bruins rallied to stun the Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime on Monday night.

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Boogaard's Family Sues NHL For Wrongful Death
The family of Derek Boogaard has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL.

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Mike Keenan To Coach KHL Club
Veteran coach Mike Keenan has signed a two-year deal to coach Metallurg Magnitogorsk.

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Bergevin, Murray, Shero Named Top GM Finalists
Marc Bergevin, Bob Murray, and Ray Shero were all named Monday as first-time finalists for the NHL's GM of the year.

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Bruins Forced To Stay In Toronto Overnight
The Bruins were forced to remain in Toronto overnight because of an issue with the team's charter plane.

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Maple Leafs Win To Force Game 7
The Maple Leafs beat the Bruins 2-1 on Sunday to send the series back to Boston for Game 7.

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Gretzky Believes Leafs 'Legit'
Wayne Gretzky said that belief begins with Leafs coach Randy Carlyle and what he’s selling to his young team.

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Coyotes Close To Sale With California Investment Exec
California investment executive Darin Pastor has submitted a bit for the Coyotes.

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Josh Kroenke Named President Of Avs, Joe Sakic VP Of Hockey Ops
Josh Kroenke has been named President of the Avalanche and Joe Sakic has been named Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

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Robert Luongo Unlikely To Return To Canucks
Robert Luongo is unlikely to return to the Canucks next season.

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Crosby, Ovechkin, Tavares Named Three Hart Trophy Finalists
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares are the three finalists for the NHL's Hart Memorial Trophy.

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Crosby, Ovechkin, St. Louis Named Lindsay Finalists
The Lindsay Award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL.

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Vokoun, Pens Blank Islanders
The Penguins beat the Islanders 4-0 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

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France Upsets Russia At Worlds
Defending champion Russia was upset 2-1 by France on Thursday.

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Bruins Win To Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Leafs
The Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday night.

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Pens To Start Vokoun In Game 5
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma plans to bench Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 5 Thursday against the Islanders.

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Marleau's OT Goal Gives Sharks Their First Playoff Sweep
The Sharks beat the Canucks 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday night to sweep the first round series.

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Russia Beats USA At Worlds; Canada Routs Norway
Russia beat the United States 5-3 on Tuesday at the hockey world championships.

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Maple Leafs Not Happy With Faceoff Circle Calls
Leafs coach Randy Carlyle wasn't happy about his centers being tossed from the circle during Game 3.

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Isles Beat Pens To Even Series
The Islanders beat the Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night to even their playoff series, with John Tavares scoring two goals.

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Sabres Name Rolston Head Coach
The Sabres have hired Ron Rolston as head coach after he served in the interim position.

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Bruins Win 5-2 In Toronto To Take Series Lead
The Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 on Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

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