April 2013 - Hockey Wiretap

Deal For New Wings Arena Gets OK
The new arena for the Red Wings would seat 18,000 for hockey.

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Jamal Mayers Retires After 15 NHL Seasons
Jamal Mayers said winning the Stanley Cup last season with the Blackhawks made it easier for him to retire.

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NHL Fines Schenn For Cross-Checking
The NHL has fined Brayden Schenn the maximum allowed, for cross-checking Kris Versteeg.

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Flames Fire GM Jay Feaster, Assistant John Weisbrod
The Flames are in next-to-last place in the Western Conference.

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Howard Injures Knee; Wings Place Zetterberg On IR
The Red Wings have recalled Petr Mrazek from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.

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Leafs Will Have Lupul Back Against Kings
The Maple Leafs went 2-3-2 without Joffrey Lupul in the lineup.

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Bettman: NHL Players Learning How To Hit
Commissioner Gary Bettman says players are learning how to hit and check without violating the new safety rules.

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NHL Cap To Increase; BOG Ratifies Canadian TV Deal
The NHL salary cap for the 2014-15 season is projected to be approximately $71 million.

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NHL Suspends James Neal 5 Games
James Neal has been suspended five games for kneeing Brad Marchand in the head last Saturday.

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Lecavalier Could Miss A Month With Back Fracture
Vincent Lecavalier has already missed three games due to back spasms.

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NHL Owners Have Much To Talk About
The Canadian TV deal will require board of governors approval, which is expected to happen on Monday.

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Orpik Leaves Game On Stretcher, Released To Travel
Shawn Thornton faces a disciplinary hearing after throwing Brooks Orpik to the ice on Saturday night.

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Boychuk's MRI Negative, Could Return Soon
Johnny Boychuk could miss only three to seven days after an MRI on his back showed no fractures.

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Shea Weber Returns To Practice
Shea Weber practiced Friday for the first time and wore a visor to protect his eyes.

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Rangers Trade Mashinter To Hawks For Beach
Kyle Beach has scored four goals for the AHL Rockford IceHogs this season.

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Boychuk Cleared To Travel After Injury
Johnny Boychuk needed to be taken off the ice on a stretcher during Thursday night's loss to the Canadiens.

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Pens Beat Sharks For Fifth Straight Win
Chris Kunitz scored twice during a four-goal outburst in the second period as the Penguins won its fifth straight game.

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Zetterberg To Miss At Least Two Weeks
A back injury will cause Henrik Zetterberg to miss at least two weeks of action.

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Rangers, Lundqvist Agree To Extension
Henrik Lundqvist ranks second in both shutouts and wins in Rangers' franchise history.

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Sources: NHL To Repay Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky will be payed around $7M-$8M by the NHL for money owed to him by former Coyotes' owner Jerry Moyes.

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Burrows Out A Month With Broken Jaw
Alexander Burrows will miss about a month with a fractured jaw.

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Jokinen Scores Two Goals In Jets Win Over Rangers
Rangers goaltender Cam Talbot made 25 saves in his second straight start over Henrik Lundqvist.

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Weight, Guerin Into U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame
Doug Weight and Bill Guerin were inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night.

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Talbot To Start In Goal For Rangers
Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault told reporters on Monday that Henrik Lundqvist remains the teams No. 1 goaltender.

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Alfredsson Scores Goal in Return To Ottawa
Daniel Alfredsson scored an empty-net goal in his return to Ottawa on Sunday night.

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