Headlines of April 2009

Keeping track of the top stories of hockey on a daily basis

April 30-- Salo spares Vancouver's blushes
April 29-- The NHL's dream ticket
April 28-- NHL gives Coyotes money to stay afloat
April 27-- Capitals' Brashear suspended six games for separate incidents
April 26-- Cap-sized
April 25-- Penguins end Flyers' season
April 24-- Habs sale could lighten Gillett's debt load
April 23-- Brodeur ties Roy record in win
April 22-- Ryder leads Bruins to sweep over Habs
April 21-- Luongo leaves no doubt
April 20-- Latest loss puts Canadiens in deeper hole
April 19-- Is Tavares stranded on Island?
April 18-- Calgary Flames lose second game to Blackhawks
April 17-- Phoenix likely staying put for 2009-10
April 16-- A clean break as Wild fires Risebrough
April 15-- Oilers let Craig MacTavish go
April 14-- Islanders win draft lottery
April 13-- Avs give Giguere pink slip
April 12-- NHL playoff matchups now set
April 11-- Canucks claim Northwest title
April 10-- Flames’ division title hopes take hit
April 9-- Rangers lock up playoff berth
April 8-- Gillett juggles options
April 7-- Oilers' playoff hopes crushed
April 6-- Flames firmly in driver's seat with win
April 5-- Canucks spin tires against Avalanche
April 4-- Oilers beat Canucks 5-3
April 3-- Stars owner in financial trouble
April 2-- Howe hopes Hall has room for 'Mrs. Hockey'
April 1-- Oilers' future may not include MacTavish behind the bench