Hockey News Wire http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/ en pk@kuklaskorner.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-15T01:37:27-05:00 Ducks Recall Calder http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_recall_calder/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_recall_calder/ ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled left wing Kyle Calder from the Bakersfield Condors, Anaheim’s development affiliate in the ECHL. Calder, 30 (1/5/79), scored 3-3=6 points with a +4 rating in five games with Bakersfield this season. Signed by Anaheim to a one-year contract and assigned to Bakersfield on Oct. 28, Calder attended the Ducks’ 2009 Training Camp on a tryout basis in September, going scoreless with two penalty minutes (PIM) in four games. The Manville, Alberta native, who was released from his tryout on Sept. 26, spent the 2008-09 regular season with Los Angeles, recording 8-19=27 points with 41 PIM in 74 games. NHL-Teams, Anaheim-Ducks ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled left wing Kyle Calder from the Bakersfield Condors, Anaheim’s development affiliate in the ECHL.

Calder, 30 (1/5/79), scored 3-3=6 points with a +4 rating in five games with Bakersfield this season. Signed by Anaheim to a one-year contract and assigned to Bakersfield on Oct. 28, Calder attended the Ducks’ 2009 Training Camp on a tryout basis in September, going scoreless with two penalty minutes (PIM) in four games. The Manville, Alberta native, who was released from his tryout on Sept. 26, spent the 2008-09 regular season with Los Angeles, recording 8-19=27 points with 41 PIM in 74 games.

]]> 2009-11-15T01:37:27-05:00 Paul Phoenix Recalls Boedker http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/phoenix_recalls_boedker/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/phoenix_recalls_boedker/ GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.  Boedker, 19, has appeared in five games for the Coyotes this season.  He has also registered 1-3-4 in seven games with San Antonio.  The 5-foot-11, 200-pound forward recorded 11-17-28 and 18 penalty minutes (PIM) in 78 games with Phoenix during the 2008-09 season. As a rookie, Boedker ranked 9th on the team overall in scoring while leading all Coyotes rookies in goals, assists, points, games played, shots (116) , average time on ice (15:32) and T-2nd among all NHL rookies in game-winning goals (3). NHL-Teams, Phoenix-Coyotes GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. 

Boedker, 19, has appeared in five games for the Coyotes this season.  He has also registered 1-3-4 in seven games with San Antonio.  The 5-foot-11, 200-pound forward recorded 11-17-28 and 18 penalty minutes (PIM) in 78 games with Phoenix during the 2008-09 season. As a rookie, Boedker ranked 9th on the team overall in scoring while leading all Coyotes rookies in goals, assists, points, games played, shots (116) , average time on ice (15:32) and T-2nd among all NHL rookies in game-winning goals (3).

]]> 2009-11-03T18:15:48-05:00 Paul Vancouver Signs Matt Pettinger http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/vancouver_signs_matt_pettinger/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/vancouver_signs_matt_pettinger/ Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the team has signed free agent forward Matt Pettinger. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pettinger, 29, recorded 15 points (8-7-15) and 24 penalty minutes in 59 games played with the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2008.09 season. The 6’1”, 205 lbs. forward has played 413 career NHL games (64-56-120) recording 120 penalty minutes. Pettinger played 20 games with Vancouver in the 2007.08 season after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline from Washington and recorded six points (4-2-6) and 11 penalty minutes with the Canucks. NHL-Teams, Vancouver-Canucks Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the team has signed free agent forward Matt Pettinger. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pettinger, 29, recorded 15 points (8-7-15) and 24 penalty minutes in 59 games played with the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2008.09 season. The 6’1”, 205 lbs. forward has played 413 career NHL games (64-56-120) recording 120 penalty minutes. Pettinger played 20 games with Vancouver in the 2007.08 season after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline from Washington and recorded six points (4-2-6) and 11 penalty minutes with the Canucks.

]]> 2009-11-02T20:01:49-05:00 Paul Kings Claim Randy Jones http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/kings_claim_randy_jones/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/kings_claim_randy_jones/ LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have claimed defenseman Randy Jones off of re-entry waivers, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.  The Kings have also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on the injured reserve list (retroactive to October 5) due to an ankle injury.  Jones, 28, has played in six games this season with the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League, recording one point (an assist) and six penalty minutes. Last season, Jones played in 47 games with the Philadelphia Flyers, recording eight points (4-4=8) and 22 penalty minutes.  He also played in six playoff games with the Flyers and he played in two regular season games with the Phantoms.  NHL-Teams, Los-Angeles-Kings LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have claimed defenseman Randy Jones off of re-entry waivers, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.  The Kings have also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on the injured reserve list (retroactive to October 5) due to an ankle injury. 

Jones, 28, has played in six games this season with the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League, recording one point (an assist) and six penalty minutes.

Last season, Jones played in 47 games with the Philadelphia Flyers, recording eight points (4-4=8) and 22 penalty minutes.  He also played in six playoff games with the Flyers and he played in two regular season games with the Phantoms. 

]]> 2009-10-29T18:32:27-05:00 Paul Ducks Sign Calder http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_sign_calder/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_sign_calder/ ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed left wing Kyle Calder to a one-year contract. Calder was subsequently assigned to Bakersfield, Anaheim’s development affiliate in the ECHL. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. NHL-Teams, Anaheim-Ducks ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed left wing Kyle Calder to a one-year contract. Calder was subsequently assigned to Bakersfield, Anaheim’s development affiliate in the ECHL. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

]]> 2009-10-28T18:48:22-05:00 Paul D.J. King Out With Fractured Hand http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/dj_king_out_with_fractured_hand/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/dj_king_out_with_fractured_hand/ ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that forward D.J. King will be sidelined 8-10 weeks with a fracture/dislocation of the right hand.  King was evaluated on Monday by Dr. Rick Wright and Dr. Charles Goldfarb of Washington University’s Department of Orthopedics.  The injury occurred on Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Dallas.  NHL-Teams, St-Louis-Blues ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that forward D.J. King will be sidelined 8-10 weeks with a fracture/dislocation of the right hand.  King was evaluated on Monday by Dr. Rick Wright and Dr. Charles Goldfarb of Washington University’s Department of Orthopedics.  The injury occurred on Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Dallas. 

]]> 2009-10-26T19:54:09-05:00 Paul Sabres/Bruins Trade http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/sabres_bruins_trade/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/sabres_bruins_trade/ The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Daniel Paille to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in exchange for Boston’s third-round selection in the 2010 Entry Draft and a conditional fourth-round selection in 2010. NHL-Teams, Boston-Bruins, Buffalo-Sabres The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Daniel Paille to the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in exchange for Boston’s third-round selection in the 2010 Entry Draft and a conditional fourth-round selection in 2010.

]]> 2009-10-20T23:49:29-05:00 Paul Columbus/Philadelphia Trade http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/columbus_philadelphia_trade/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/columbus_philadelphia_trade/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Michael Ratchuk from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for right wing Stefan Legein, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today. He was then assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. Ratchuk, 21, was Philadelphia’s third pick, 42nd overall, in the 2006 Entry Draft. He has registered one assist and two penalty minutes in five games with the AHL’s Adirondack Phantoms this season. In 85 career AHL games, he has collected 6-15-21 and 48 penalty minutes. He played his first full AHL season in 2008-09 and notched 5-12-17 and 44 penalty minutes in 77 games. NHL-Teams, Columbus-Blue-Jackets, Philadelphia-Flyers COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Michael Ratchuk from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for right wing Stefan Legein, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today. He was then assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate.

Ratchuk, 21, was Philadelphia’s third pick, 42nd overall, in the 2006 Entry Draft. He has registered one assist and two penalty minutes in five games with the AHL’s Adirondack Phantoms this season. In 85 career AHL games, he has collected 6-15-21 and 48 penalty minutes. He played his first full AHL season in 2008-09 and notched 5-12-17 and 44 penalty minutes in 77 games.

]]> 2009-10-20T16:33:11-05:00 Paul Nashville Signs Ryan Ellis http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/nashville_signs_ryan_ellis/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/nashville_signs_ryan_ellis/ Nashville, Tenn. (October 19, 2009) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Ellis, the club’s first choice (11th overall) in the 2009 Entry Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract. NHL-Teams, Nashville-Predators Nashville, Tenn. (October 19, 2009) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Ellis, the club’s first choice (11th overall) in the 2009 Entry Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract.

]]> 2009-10-19T15:49:24-05:00 Paul Phoenix Recall Kevin Porter http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/phoenix_recall_kevin_porter/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/phoenix_recall_kevin_porter/ GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Kevin Porter from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.  Porter, 23, has collected 2-5-7 and four penalty minutes (PIM) in five games for the Rampage this season.  The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Porter recorded 5-5-10 and four PIM in 34 games for the Coyotes last season and collected 13-22-35 and 14 PIM in 42 games with San Antonio. NHL-Teams, Phoenix-Coyotes GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled forward Kevin Porter from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. 

Porter, 23, has collected 2-5-7 and four penalty minutes (PIM) in five games for the Rampage this season.  The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Porter recorded 5-5-10 and four PIM in 34 games for the Coyotes last season and collected 13-22-35 and 14 PIM in 42 games with San Antonio.

]]> 2009-10-17T00:22:06-05:00 Paul Keith Aucoin Recalled By Capitals http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/keith_aucoin_recalled_by_capitals/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/keith_aucoin_recalled_by_capitals/ ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled center Keith Aucoin from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey league (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Aucoin, 30, is a ninth-year pro who stands 5’9”, 162 pounds. The Waltham, Mass., native has played in four games for Hershey and ranks third on the Bears in scoring with one goal and four assists. Last season Aucoin recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games with Washington, including five points (two goals, three assists) in the final seven games of the season. He has played in 65 career NHL games with the Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, recording seven goals and 14 assists. NHL-Teams, Washington-Capitals ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled center Keith Aucoin from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey league (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

Aucoin, 30, is a ninth-year pro who stands 5’9”, 162 pounds. The Waltham, Mass., native has played in four games for Hershey and ranks third on the Bears in scoring with one goal and four assists. Last season Aucoin recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in 12 games with Washington, including five points (two goals, three assists) in the final seven games of the season. He has played in 65 career NHL games with the Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, recording seven goals and 14 assists.

]]> 2009-10-15T14:52:37-05:00 Paul Mark Parrish Signs PTO With Norfolk Admirals http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/mark_parrish_signs_pto_with_norfolk_admirals/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/mark_parrish_signs_pto_with_norfolk_admirals/ NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals announced today that they have signed former NHL All-Star forward Mark Parrish to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO). Non-NHL-Hockey NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals announced today that they have signed former NHL All-Star forward Mark Parrish to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO).

]]> 2009-10-08T20:33:03-05:00 Paul Columbus Acquires Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/columbus_acquires_jordan_lavallee_smotherman/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/columbus_acquires_jordan_lavallee_smotherman/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for future considerations, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today.  He was then assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. LaVallee-Smotherman, 23, was Atlanta’s fifth pick, 116th overall, in the 2005 Entry Draft.  He has collected one goal and one assist for two points and is +1 in four career NHL games with the Thrashers and has spent most of the past three seasons playing with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.  He has registered 39-34-73 and 167 penalty minutes in 140 career AHL games, including a career-high 20-22-42 and 73 penalty minutes in 76 games in 2007-08. NHL-Teams, Atlanta-Thrashers, Columbus-Blue-Jackets COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Jordan LaVallee-Smotherman from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for future considerations, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today.  He was then assigned to the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate.

LaVallee-Smotherman, 23, was Atlanta’s fifth pick, 116th overall, in the 2005 Entry Draft.  He has collected one goal and one assist for two points and is +1 in four career NHL games with the Thrashers and has spent most of the past three seasons playing with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.  He has registered 39-34-73 and 167 penalty minutes in 140 career AHL games, including a career-high 20-22-42 and 73 penalty minutes in 76 games in 2007-08.

]]> 2009-10-08T17:02:48-05:00 Paul Flames/Blackhawks Trade http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/flames_blackhawks_trade/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/flames_blackhawks_trade/ Calgary, AB – Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the acquisition of defenseman Aaron Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree. Johnson, a native of Nova Scotia, has 184 games of NHL experience between Columbus, NY Islanders and Chicago. In 38 games with the Blackhawks last season, Johnson recorded 8 points and 33 penalty minutes. NHL-Teams, Calgary-Flames, Chicago-Blackhawks Calgary, AB – Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the acquisition of defenseman Aaron Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree.

Johnson, a native of Nova Scotia, has 184 games of NHL experience between Columbus, NY Islanders and Chicago. In 38 games with the Blackhawks last season, Johnson recorded 8 points and 33 penalty minutes.

]]> 2009-10-08T00:04:00-05:00 Paul Nashville Signs Scatchard To A Two-Way Contact http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/nashville_signs_scatchard_to_a_two_way_contact/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/nashville_signs_scatchard_to_a_two_way_contact/ Nashville, Tenn. (October 7, 2009) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed free-agent forward Dave Scatchard to a one-year, two-way contract worth $550,000 on the NHL level and $105,000 on the AHL level. Scatchard cleared waivers on Wednesday and will report to Milwaukee (AHL). NHL-Teams, Nashville-Predators Nashville, Tenn. (October 7, 2009) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed free-agent forward Dave Scatchard to a one-year, two-way contract worth $550,000 on the NHL level and $105,000 on the AHL level. Scatchard cleared waivers on Wednesday and will report to Milwaukee (AHL).

]]> 2009-10-07T21:04:11-05:00 Paul Ducks Trade McCarthy To Thrashers http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_trade_mccarthy_to_thrashers/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_trade_mccarthy_to_thrashers/ ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has traded defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations. NHL-Teams, Anaheim-Ducks, Atlanta-Thrashers ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has traded defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations.

]]> 2009-09-24T20:11:13-05:00 Paul Wozniewski Signs With Bruins http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/wozniewski_signs_with_bruins/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/wozniewski_signs_with_bruins/ BOSTON, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. NHL-Teams, Boston-Bruins BOSTON, MA - Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has signed defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

]]> 2009-09-09T22:05:46-05:00 Paul Blue Jackets Re-Sign Picard http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/blue_jackets_re_sign_picard/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/blue_jackets_re_sign_picard/ COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed. Picard, 23, collected one assist and 26 penalty minutes in 15 games with Columbus in 2008-09 and also registered 22-10-32 and 107 penalty minutes in 49 games with the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. He tied for the team lead in goals, was second in power play goals (7) and tied for fourth in points. He became the only player in Crunch history to record back-to-back hat tricks when he scored three goals Mar. 20 vs. Rochester and four goals Mar. 21 vs. Albany. He finished the season scoring goals in 14 of the team’s final 22 games (20 goals). NHL-Teams, Columbus-Blue-Jackets COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Picard, 23, collected one assist and 26 penalty minutes in 15 games with Columbus in 2008-09 and also registered 22-10-32 and 107 penalty minutes in 49 games with the Syracuse Crunch, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. He tied for the team lead in goals, was second in power play goals (7) and tied for fourth in points. He became the only player in Crunch history to record back-to-back hat tricks when he scored three goals Mar. 20 vs. Rochester and four goals Mar. 21 vs. Albany. He finished the season scoring goals in 14 of the team’s final 22 games (20 goals).

]]> 2009-09-09T21:45:40-05:00 Paul Ducks/Senators Trade http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_senators_trade/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/ducks_senators_trade/ ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired left wing Shawn Weller from Ottawa in exchange for right wing Jason Bailey.  NHL-Teams, Anaheim-Ducks, Ottawa-Senators ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired left wing Shawn Weller from Ottawa in exchange for right wing Jason Bailey. 

]]> 2009-09-04T20:12:55-05:00 Paul Canucks Sign Sergei Shirokov http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/canucks_sign_sergei_shirokov/ http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/wire/comments/canucks_sign_sergei_shirokov/ Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the team has signed right wing, Sergei Shirokov. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Shirokov, 23, recorded 41 points (17-24-41) in 56 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2008-09. He has also appeared in two World Junior Championships as a member of team Russia in 2005 and 2006. In 12 games played over two tournaments, Shirokov registered 13 points (7-6-13). NHL-Teams, Vancouver-Canucks Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the team has signed right wing, Sergei Shirokov. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Shirokov, 23, recorded 41 points (17-24-41) in 56 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2008-09. He has also appeared in two World Junior Championships as a member of team Russia in 2005 and 2006. In 12 games played over two tournaments, Shirokov registered 13 points (7-6-13).

]]> 2009-08-17T18:59:12-05:00 Paul