Timing of wiretap supports Gretzky’s claim
Specific information on when a wiretap conversation was recorded appears to support Wayne Gretzky’s contention that he had no prior knowledge of an illegal gambling ring involving his wife and Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet, The Associated Press reported Sunday.
A New Jersey state police wiretapped conversation of Gretzky asking Tocchet how Gretzky’s wife, Janet Jones, could avoid being named as a participant in the ring happened last Monday — the day after Jones allegedly won money betting on the Super Bowl, sources said.
A keeper: Caps give Kolzig 2-year, $10.9M extension
The Washington Capitals kept their longest-tenured player in the fold Saturday, re-signing goaltender Olaf Kolzig to a two-year extension.