October 7, 2008

Hockey transactions

by The Canadian Press - October 7, 2008 12:10 AM EDT

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueNHL-Suspended Toronto LW Ryan Hollweg two games as a result of being assessed his third game misconduct within 41 games in the boarding/checking from behind category.

October 6, 2008

Vokoun makes 29 saves in Panthers' 6-0 exhibition win over Islanders

Vokoun makes 29 saves in Panthers' 6-0 exhibition win over Islanders

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 10:40 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. - Tomas Vokoun made 29 saves, and Jay Bouwmeester had a goal and two assists in the Panthers' 6-0 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night, the pre-season finale for both teams.


Finding a home in Vancouver has put a smile on Steve Bernier's face

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 7:40 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - There's a big smile on Steve Bernier's face these days.After being traded twice in one year, the big forward looks to have found a home with the Vancouver Canucks and will start the season playing on a line with Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin.


Despite busy travel day, O'Brien happy with trade that brings him to Vancouver

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 7:30 PM EDT

VANCOUVER - It was a hectic day for Shane O'Brien but the big defenceman liked the way it ended with him being traded to the Vancouver Canucks from the Tampa Bay Lightning.


Maple Leafs winger Ryan Hollweg receives automatic two-game suspension

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 6:40 PM EDT

TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension Monday after collecting his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.


Washington Capitals send Alzner, Bourque to AHL, waive Laing

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 6:30 PM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Va. - The Washington Capitals set their season-opening roster Monday, sending 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to Hershey of the American Hockey League and waiving forward Quintin Laing.


Former No. 1 NHL draft picks set high standard for Lightning's Stamkos

Former No. 1 NHL draft picks set high standard for Lightning's Stamkos

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 5:10 PM EDT

The bar is set high for Steven Stamkos.The last three forwards chosen first overall in the NHL entry draft - Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin - were impact players immediately in the NHLKane and Ovechkin won the league's rookie award - the Calder Trophy - in their freshman years.


Leafs confirm Schenn will start season with team, Bell put on waivers

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 3:00 PM EDT

TORONTO - This is a time of teaching for Ron Wilson, a season in which the head coach will measure progress for the Toronto Maple Leafs by the on-ice growth of his players rather than by wins and losses in the standings.


Hand surgery sidelines Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 2:40 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand.


Canucks acquire Ouellet, O'Brien from Lightning for Krajicek, Simek

by The Hockey News - October 6, 2008 2:21 PM EDT

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Shane O’Brien and forward Michel Ouellet from Tampa Bay in exchange for defenseman Lukas Krajicek and forward Juraj Simek.


Hockey transactions

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 8:10 AM EDT

Movements in the world of hockey Sunday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Claimed D Nathan McIver off waivers from Vancouver. Assigned D Brett Festerling to Iowa (AHL).


Nathan McIver scores overtime winner as Ducks edge Canucks 4-3

by The Canadian Press - October 6, 2008 1:50 AM EDT

VANCOUVER - In his first game since being put on waivers by the Vancouver Canucks, Nathan McIver made his old team pay.The defensive defenceman's breakaway goal 22 seconds into overtime gave the Anaheim Duciks a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL pre-season finale for both teams Sunday night.

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