Month: November 2008

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueBOSTON BRUINS-Assigned F Vladimir Sobotka to Providence (AHL)CAROLINA HURRICANES-Activated RW Scott Walker from injured reserve.

TORONTO – When a team has injuries, it inevitably creates opportunities for other players in the lineup.With point-producing forwards Justin Williams and Matt Cullen out of the lineup, the Carolina Hurricanes have benefited from role players like Chad LaRose, Tuomo Ruutu and Ryan Bayda chipping in some offence.

OTTAWA – Mike Fisher broke out of his frustrating offensive slump in a big way.After being held off the scoresheet in his first nine games this season, Fisher scored the game-winning goal and added an assist Tuesday as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 in overtime.

TORONTO – If Ron Wilson gets his way, the Toronto Maple Leafs will eventually stop taking part in such entertaining hockey games.After watching his team go through a volatile stretch of highs and lows over the last week, the Maple Leafs coach is intent on tightening things up.

NEW YORK – The New York Islanders finally had a third period to brag about.After two straight late meltdowns at home, the Islanders turned a strong effort by backup goalie Joey MacDonald into a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on a pair of short-handed goals by rookie Nate Thompson and Richard Park.

The big day is approaching at a gallop, but Glenn Anderson still isn’t sure what he’ll say when it arrives.The 48-year-old former scoring star of the Edmonton Oilers’ dynasty team from the 1980s will finally be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night in Toronto, long after old teammates Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey and Grant Fuhr were asked in.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks called up right-winger Michel Ouellet from Manitoba of the American Hockey League after he cleared waivers Tuesday.

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins sent forward Vladimir Sobotka to Providence of the American Hockey League on Tuesday.Sobotka was scoreless in five games with the Bruins this season.

NEW YORK – The ballot for online voting by fans for the NHL all-star teams will be heavy on players from the host Montreal Canadiens and the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

NEWARK, N.J. – For the next three to four months, the New Jersey Devils are going to learn about life without Martin Brodeur.The 36-year-old Brodeur, a four-time Vezina Trophy winner who is on the verge of becoming the NHL’s all-time winningest goaltender, will be sidelined until at least February after tearing a distal biceps in his left elbow last weekend.

NEW YORK – Columbus Blue Jackets centre Derick Brassard was named the NHL’s rookie of the month Monday after leading all freshmen with nine points in 10 games.

NEWARK, N.J. – New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur will undergo surgery this week to repair a left elbow injury.
The NHL team issued a short release Tuesday but did not reveal how long the star netminder will be out of action, though TSN is reporting he will miss three to four months.

BERN, Switzerland – Veteran NHL forward Martin Gelinas signed with Swiss club Bern to bolster its European Champions Hockey League campaign.The 38-year-old from Shawinigan, Que.

The New Jersey Devils announced goalie Martin Brodeur will have surgery on his injured elbow, but gave no hint as to how long he would be out for.

The struggling Dallas Stars have added Mark Parrish to help right their sinking ship.

"It’s a deal that we think can work for us," Stars co-GM Les Jackson told the Dallas Morning News.

CHICAGO – Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd each had two goals and an assist, leading the Chicago Blackhawks over the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Monday night for their third straight victory.

NEWARK, N.J. – Jason Pominville ended a 20-shot first-period barrage against Kevin Weekes with a power-play goal and the Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey 2-0 on Monday night in what was the Devils first game in a long while without Martin Brodeur starting in goal.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Chris Campoli had his first two goals in nearly a year, the second coming 3:13 into overtime, and the New York Islanders overcame another blown three-goal lead in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Monday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated left wing Fredrik Modin off injured reserve and sent right wing Derek Dorsett to the minors.

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Drew Fata from the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday in exchange for forward Alexander Nikulin.Fata, 25, has no points in seven games this season with Phoenix’s American Hockey League affiliate in San Antonio.