Month: January 2009

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators took the first step toward parting company with Martin Gerber on Thursday when the goaltender accepted a two-week conditioning stint in the American Hockey League.

TAMPA, Fla. – Vincent Lecavalier was paid the US$500,000 bonus he was due from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday and the NHL club insisted it remains on solid financial ground.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders brought back goalie Wade Dubielewicz, signing him Thursday after backup Joey MacDonald joined starter Rick DiPietro on the injured list.

MONTREAL – The Nashville Predators will be without two of what coach Barry Trotz called “offensive catalysts” – Jason Arnott and Shea Weber – when they face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – With captain Roberto Luongo ready to return to the lineup following an injury layoff, the Vancouver Canucks have sent goaltender Curtis Sanford back to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby sat out the Pittsburgh Penguins’ optional practice Thursday with an undisclosed injury, possibly to his left knee.

OSHAWA, Ont. – The Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is a chance for draft-eligible players to make an impression and Zack Kassian did just that by crushing junior hockey star John Tavares.

NEWARK, N.J. – Brendan Shanahan has finalized a contract with the New Jersey Devils and is expected to be with the team for its road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

The Winnipeg Free Press has reported that Jordan Mistelbacher, who spent parts of the past three seasons with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL, was found dead in his hometown of Winnipeg, Man.

By Jordan Samery
Several news outlets are reporting the NHL is considering several new sites for next year’s Outdoor Winter Classic Game. Among those sites are: The Las Vegas Strip, Yankee Stadium and The Rose Bowl.

Results from other leagues:AHL Chicago 3 Toronto 2 (SO)Grand Rapids 3 Hamilton 1Manitoba 4 Milwaukee 0Albany 7 Hershey 2Binghamton 4 Rochester 1Hartford 4 Bridgeport 2Lake Erie 3 Quad City 0Lowell 3 Providence 2Philadelphia 7 Worcester 1ECHL Alaska 3 Victoria 2 (SO)Cincinnati 10 Wheeling 4Elmira 6 Dayton 3Florida 4 Gwinnett 2Idaho 4 Utah 3 (SO)Las Vegas 4 Bakersfield 0Ontario 2 Phoenix 1Trenton 6 Johnstown 1IHL Kalamazoo 3 Flint 2 (OT)Central No Games Scheduled.

Detailed summaries from Wednesday’s games:Capitals 6 at Penguins 3First Period1. Pittsburgh, Malkin 18 (Crosby, Satan) 5:45 (pp)Penalties – Brashear Wash (double high-sticking) 2:59, Schultz Wash (cross-checking) 3:36, Orpik Pgh (slashing) 14:16, Malkin Pgh (interference) 16:00.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Dan Cleary and Johan Franzen scored 35 seconds apart midway through the third period to rally the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueBOSTON BRUINS-Recalled D Matt Lashoff and F Vladimir Sobotka from Providence (AHL).

CHICAGO – Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews, Martin Havlat and James Wisniewski scored goals as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Wednesday night.

CHICAGO – Joe Motzko scored the winning shootout goal as the Chicago Wolves beat the Toronto Marlies 3-2 in American Hockey League on Wednesday.

WINNIPEG – Michael Grabner scored twice and Cory Schneider made 34 saves as the Manitoba Moose blanked the Milwaukee Admirals 4-0 in American Hockey League action Wednesday.

PHILADELPHIA – Danny Briere had a goal and an assist in the first game of his minor-league conditioning stint to lead the Philadelphia Flyers’ AHL affiliate to a 7-1 win on Wednesday night.

ATLANTA – Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson each had a goal and an assist, helping the Ottawa Senators beat the Thrashers 3-2 to keep Atlanta reeling at home on Wednesday night.

HAMILTON – Grand Rapids Griffins captain Darren Haydar extended his season-high assist streak to five games with two helpers in a 3-1 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs in American Hockey League action Wednesday.