Rangers sent Gilroy to AHL

It is reported that New York Rangers defenseman Matt Gilroy, who made the team in his first NHL training camp after a successful college career, was sent to the American Hockey League affiliate. Gilroy had 4 goals and 6 point in 30 games in his new york rangers jersey this season, but he doesn't have a point in his last four games.Gilroy also was beaten by Dustin Byfuglien on the game-winning goal.

Signing Gilroy last season was considered a major role for the Rangers. He was a highly sought after college free agent following four strong seasons at Boston University. He had 8 goals and 37 points in 45 games with the Terriers last season, and won the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's best player.

Rick DiPietro will miss his start

It is reported that New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will miss his scheduled start for the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers after experiencing tightness during a game in Springfield last week. DiPietro removed himself from the game after the second period.

"Ricky has been seen by the team doctors and most recently a specialist," Islanders GM Garth Snow said on the team's Web site. "To make sure we are taking the proper steps in his rehabilitation, we will seek an additional opinion and should have a timeline by the end of the week." The Islanders hoped DiPietro would be back in his islanders jersey with the big club by the weekend.

Nazem Kadri is sent to Ontario Hockey League

President and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Burke announced that the club has reduced their training camp roster by four players. They have returned forward Nazem Kadri to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, assigned forward Christian Hanson and defenceman Jonas Frogren to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, and released defenceman Andy Rogers.

Kadri has played in six preseason games for the Maple Leafs, collecting three goals and two assists. In the preseason Hanson registered one goal and two assists in six games, while Frogren recorded six penalty minutes in three games, and Rogers collected 25 PIM in four games.

Islanders' Pascal Morency may be suspended

The National Hockey League suspended New York Islanders rookie forward Pascal Morency on Friday for jumping off the bench to fight Calgary's Dion Phaneuf on Thursday night. He will not be albe to play until a hearing is held.

Morency has never played an NHL game, spending the last two seasons with the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. He received a double minor for leaving the players' bench for the purpose of starting a quarrel.

Gregory Stewart sign Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced on August,10 that the signing of forward Gregory Stewart to a one-year contract has been confirmed. In his first AHL debut, Stewart collected 17 points and 137 penalty minutes in 69 games with Hamilton.

In 2008-09, he registered one point with 32 penalty minutes in 20 contests with Montreal Canadiens. He also scored 17 points with 170 penalty minutes in 51 AHL games. Stewart played in two NHL games and two AHL games in 2008-09.

Brent Flahr was made assistant general manager by Minnesota Wild

Harding appeared in 19 games with the Wild in 2008-09,and in 58 NHL games for Minnesota in parts of four seasons."Brent is one of the top talent evaluators in the NHL and was an integral member of Anaheim's scouting staff on their 2007 Stanley Cup team," said Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher.

Before joining the Senators, he spent four seasons working for the Anaheim Ducks and helped to lead Ducks to get the 2007 Stanley Cup. From 1996 to 2003, Flahr served in a number of positions, including the general manager's assistant and scouting and video coordinator. He was also the director of hockey operations for the Panthers’ AHL affiliate.

Chicago Blackhawks sign Danny Bois

Danny Bois will play for the Blackhawks for about one year, according to the contract he has signed with Blackhawks.Bois ranked third on the American Hockey League’s Binghamton Senators with 149 penalty minutes while collecting 24 points in 66 regular-season games.

He got career highs in goals 18, assists 17, points 35 in 2005-06 with Binghamton. Bois also skated for four seasons with London Knights, registering 911 penalty minutes and 139 points in 236 games from 2000 to 2004.