March 2021 - Hockey Wiretap

Evander Kane Clears Waivers, Denies Rift With Sharks Teammates

Dec 4, 2021 2:30 AM

Evander Kane says there's a "good plan in place" for his return to the NHL, following his first practice with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate on Tuesday.

Kane, 30, completed a 21-game suspension for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols. According to multiple sources, the suspension was due to Kane's submission of a fake vaccination card to the NHL and the Sharks.

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Tags: San Jose Sharks, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Devils, Jack Hughes Agree To Eight-Year, $64M Extension

Dec 4, 2021 2:30 AM

Jack Hughes is returning to the New Jersey Devils lineup on Tuesday night -- and will be with them much longer thanks to a rich, new contract extension.

The Devils on Tuesday rewarded their 2019 No. 1 draft pick with an eight-year, $64 million deal, announcing the move hours before the young center was to return to the ice against the Sharks after being out since Oct. 19 with a separated shoulder.

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Bruins' Jake DeBrusk Asks For Trade

Nov 30, 2021 1:51 PM

Jake DeBrusk has requested a trade from the Boston Bruins, his agent confirmed to ESPN.

DeBrusk, 25, has played all five of his NHL seasons with the Bruins, tallying 70 goals and 70 assists in 261 games. Boston selected the left winger 14th overall in the 2015 NHL draft.

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Fenway Sports Group Reaches Agreement To Purchase Penguins

Nov 29, 2021 3:46 PM

Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the NHL's marquee franchises.

The Penguins announced Monday that the two sides have come to terms on a deal, which would need to be approved by the NHL's board of governors. A decision is expected by the end of the year.

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Tags: Pittsburgh Penguins, Legal, Team Achievement

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Sharks Place Evander Kane On Waivers

Nov 29, 2021 3:46 PM

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Evander Kane on waivers on Sunday and plan to send him to the AHL if he isn't claimed by another team. Kane's 21-game suspension for submitting a fake vaccination card is set to expire after the Sharks play the Blackhawks on Sunday night.

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Tags: San Jose Sharks, Waiver

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Canadiens Fire GM Marc Bergevin; Hire Jeff Gorton As VP

Nov 29, 2021 3:46 PM

The Montreal Canadiens made sweeping changes to their front office on Sunday, firing general manager and executive vice president Marc Bergevin and assistant general manager Trevor Timmins, as well as senior vice president of public affairs and communications, Paul Wilson.

Former New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton has been hired to serve as executive vice president of hockey operations.

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Canadiens Assistant GM Scott Mellanby Resigns

Nov 28, 2021 4:39 PM

Scott Mellanby has resigned as the assistant general manager of the Montreal Canadiens.

The club made the announcement in a release Saturday night without providing additional details.

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Artemi Panarin Fined $5K For Throwing Glove At Brad Marchand

Nov 28, 2021 1:08 AM

New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin has been fined $5,000 for throwing one of his gloves at Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand.

The NHL announced the punishment on Saturday. The fine is the maximum allowed under the league's collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.

 

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Alex Ovechkin Records 28th Career Hat Trick

Nov 28, 2021 1:08 AM

Alex Ovechkin scored two of his three goals over 56 seconds in the second period as the Capitals beat the Panthers 4-3 on Friday.

Ovechkin has 18 goals overall, most through 21 games in a season by a player in at least his 17th season. 

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Tags: Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, Game Recap, Personal Award

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Sharks GM Doug Wilson Takes Temporary Leave

Nov 28, 2021 1:08 AM

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson will take a temporary leave to deal with an undisclosed medical issue.

The Sharks said Friday that assistant general manager Joe Will will take over the team's day-to-day operations during Wilson's absence.

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Devils' New Black Sweater Has 'Jersey' On Front

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Brayden Point Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury

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Islanders Open New 'Beautiful' Arena

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Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Avs Sign Coach Jared Bednar To Two-Year Extension

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Blackhawks Hire Rob Cookson As Assistant Coach, Promote Marc Crawford

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Staples Center To Become Crypto.com Arena

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Fenway Sports Group In Talks To Purchase Penguins

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Dion Phaneuf Retires After 14 NHL Seasons

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Gary Bettman Pledges Changes In Wake Of Blackhawks Investigation

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Capitals Re-Sign Nic Dowd To Three-Year Extension

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Sidney Crosby, Mike Sullivan Exit COVID-19 Protocol

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Alex Ovechkin Passes Brett Hull With NHL Goal No. 742

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Jack Eichel Has Successful Disk Replacement Surgery

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Penguins Getting Healthier Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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Ducks GM Bob Murray Resigns, Will Enter Alcohol Abuse Program

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Alex Ovechkin Ties Brett Hull For Fourth On All-Time Goals List

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Carey Price Talks Treatment, Not Sure Of Return

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Ducks Place GM Bob Murray On Administrative Leave

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Blackhawks Fire Coach Jeremy Colliton

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