March 2020 - Hockey Wiretap

GM Lamoriello: Isles Can Mostly Stay Intact

Oct 4, 2020 1:18 AM

New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is hoping he can keep his roster mostly intact while knowing he still must re-sign star forward Mathew Barzal, despite having limited room under the NHL's flat salary cap.

In saying he is exploring every possible option, Lamoriello on Tuesday wouldn't completely rule out what he called "a last resort'' of having to part ways with a core player or two.

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Tags: New York Islanders, Misc Rumor

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Source: Rangers To Buy Out Henrik Lundqvist's Contract

Oct 4, 2020 1:18 AM

The New York Rangers are buying out the final year of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist's contract to end his 15-year career with the team, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the New York Post.

Lundqvist, 38, will become an unrestricted free agent, joining a crowded market of veteran goaltenders when the signing period begins on Oct. 9.

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Tags: New York Rangers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Lightning Win 2020 Stanley Cup; Victor Hedman Named Playoff MVP

Oct 4, 2020 1:17 AM

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the champions of bubble hockey.

Brayden Point scored his playoff-best 14th goal and the Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Monday night to win the Stanley Cup and finish off the most unusual NHL postseason in history, staged nearly entirely in quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. The clock hitting zeros in an empty arena nonetheless set off a joyful celebration for a team that endured years of playoff heartbreak and two months in isolation.

"It takes a lot to be in a bubble for 80 days or whatever long it was," said defenseman Victor Hedman, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. "But it's all worth it now, we're coming home with the Cup."

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Tags: Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Game Recap, Team Achievement

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Blackhawks Acquire Brandon Pirri From Golden Knights

Oct 3, 2020 12:38 AM

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Brandon Pirri in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, reuniting the forward with his first NHL team.

The Blackhawks sent Dylan Sikura to Vegas for the 29-year-old Pirri, who split last season between the Golden Knights and Chicago of the American Hockey League. The forward had two assists in 16 games with Vegas, and 15 goals and 20 assists in 38 games with Chicago.

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Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Vegas, Official Trade

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Cooper: Stamkos Won't Play Again In Finals

Oct 3, 2020 12:38 AM

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will not play again in the Stanley Cup Final, coach Jon Cooper told reporters Sunday.

"Hopefully the next time we see him on the ice is for a trophy presentation," the coach said. "He did everything he could to get back. And he did get back, and unfortunately he couldn't go any further. I'm sure this will all be addressed after the series is over. He gamed it out."

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Tags: Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Injury

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Stars Beat Lightning In Double OT, Force Game 6

Oct 1, 2020 4:17 PM

Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry don't want to leave the bubble just yet.

Pavelski tied it with 6 minutes, 45 seconds left in regulation and then laid out to block a shot in the first overtime before Perry scored the winner in double OT, and the Dallas Stars avoided elimination Saturday night by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to force a Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Tags: Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Game Recap

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Red Wings Acquire Marc Staal, Draft Pick From Rangers

Oct 1, 2020 4:17 PM

The Detroit Red Wings acquired defenseman Marc Staal and a second-round draft pick from the New York Rangers for future considerations Saturday.

The draft pick is in 2021. The 33-year-old Staal had two goals and nine assists in 52 games this past season. He has played his whole 13-season NHL career so far with the Rangers.

"Marc Staal has been an exemplary hockey player, teammate and person from the moment he joined the New York Rangers organization," Rangers President John Davidson said. "A consummate professional, Marc's perseverance and dedication to the game made him such an integral part of our organization."

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Tags: Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Official Trade

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Red Wings Sign Sam Gagner To One-Year Deal

Oct 1, 2020 4:17 PM

The Red Wings signed forward Sam Gagner to a one-year contract extension Saturday.

The Red Wings acquired Gagner on Feb. 24 in a trade with Edmonton. He played six games for Detroit.

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Stars To Start Anton Khudobin In Goal For Game 5

Oct 1, 2020 4:17 PM

The Dallas Stars are starting Anton Khudobin in goal for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, as they face elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Khudobin has played in 23 games for the Stars this postseason. That includes their Game 4 loss on Friday night, 5-4 in overtime to the Lightning, in which Khudobin faced 35 shots.

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Tags: Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Misc Rumor

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Steven Stamkos Ruled Out Of Game 5

Sep 30, 2020 1:26 AM

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a chance to clinch the Stanley Cup on Saturday night, but they'll have to do it without their captain, Steven Stamkos.

The 30-year-old center will not play in Game 5, coach Jon Cooper announced on Saturday morning. The Lightning lead the Stanley Cup Final against the Dallas Stars, 3-1, with the pivotal Game 5 coming on the second night of a back-to-back.

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Tags: Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Injury

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Senators Place Bobby Ryan On Waivers

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Lightning Win Game 4 In OT, Take Commanding 3-1 Lead

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Canadiens Sign Jeff Petry To Four-Year, $25M Extension

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Maple Leafs Hire Paul MacLean As Assistant Coach

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Steven Stamkos Ruled Out Of Game 4

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Sabres Sign Curtis Lazar To Two-Year, $1.6M Contract

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Predators Sign Yakov Trenin To Two-Year, $1.45M Deal

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Penguins Trade Patric Hornqvist To Panthers

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NHL Teams Allowed To Reopen Training Facilities October 15

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Steven Stamkos Scores In Lightning Win

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Senators Won't Re-Sign Craig Anderson

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Sharks Name Bob Boughner Head Coach

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Lightning Even Series As Nikita Kucherov Sets Franchise Points Record

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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Named NHL's MVP

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Avs' Cale Makar Named NHL's Rookie Of The Year

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Steven Stamkos At Morning Skate, Status Remains Unclear

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Cooper: Stamkos 'Is Inching His Way Closer' To Return

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NHL Allows Panthers To Handle Abuse Probe Of Assistant

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Anton Khudobin, Stars Take Game 1

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NHL Unsure When 2020-21 Season Will Start

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