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Nedved Plays for Thunder

The International Hockey League originally ruled center Petr Nedved ineligible for the rest of the season and playoffs, just hours after he signed with the Las Vegas Thunder. But the Thunder filed a temporary injuction with District Judge Myron Leavitt that allowed Nedved to play in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to Long Beach. Nedved recorded a goal and two assists in defeat. The Thunder will be looking to gain a permanent injunction later this week that will keep Nedved in the lineup.

According to a statement issued by the league, IHL rules prohibit anyone who has played for a non-North American team from joining a roster after February 2nd. Nedved appeared in playoff games with Sparta Prague of the Czech Extraleague. The rule was adopted to discourage teams from padding their rosters with players at the end of their European seasons.

Nedved is an NHL Group II free agent who held out from re-signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, missing the deadline to do so. He is the only NHL player to sit out the entire campaign, watching as Bill Guerin, Paul Kariya, Oleg Tverdovsky and Sergei Fedorov ended their respective holdouts.

Eagleson Resigns From Hockey Hall Of Fame

Facing likely banishment from the Hockey Hall of Fame, imprisoned National Hockey League Players Association founder Alan Eagleson resigned his membership from the shrine today.

Eagleson is serving an 18-month sentence in a Canadian prison after pleading guilty to three counts of fraud related to the sale of rink board advertising in Toronto.

The 64-year-old Eagleson was facing a Tuesday hearing regarding his removal from the Hall of Fame by its board of directors. He opted instead to step aside, sending a resignation letter to Hall of Fame chairman Scotty Morrison today.

"As far as I am concerned, this brings these difficult circumstances to a conclusion," Morrison said. "Mr. Eagleson's plaque will be removed today from the Honoured Members' wall."

The plaque was slated to be taken down tonight after the museum closed.

"He definitely is the first person ever to resign from the Hall of Fame," Morrison confirmed. "Anytime you have to take an honored member out of the Hockey Hall of Fame or any hall of fame, it is not a happy day.

"I was pleased to see the letter. The matter is now closed."

Eagleson pleaded guilty to three counts of mail fraud in Boston and the United States allowed extradition to Canada via a plea agreement. He is serving his sentence in a minimun security facility.

The guilty plea stemmed from improper payments regarding the acquisition and sale of rink board advertising rights for the 1984, 1987 and 1991 Canada Cup tournaments. Eagleson was originally charged with 34 counts of fraud, racketeering and embezzlement.

Eagleson's middle-finger salute to the Soviet hockey officials who tried to have him removed from the rink at the 1972 Summit Series has become part of hockey lore. But it did not forever endear him to many of the former NHL players he deceived.

Many of those former players were Hall of Famers, including the legendary Bobby Orr, who helped Eagleson start the players union. But outside of the Boston courts, Brad Park, the former Bruin and Ranger, said he would request that he be removed from the Hall of Fame if Eagleson is allowed to remain honored in the shrine.

Last week, Park was joined by 18 members of the Hall, including Orr, Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull, who threatened to leave the shrine if Eagleson was not removed.

The revolt was stemmed by Eagleson's decision. All living members of the Hockey Hall of Fame will receive a copy of Eagleson's letter of resignation, along with an explanation of the circumstances, Morrison said. Morrison also said he received about a half-dozen letters from various members and responded in kind.

"The letter (of resignation) came in here around 11:30," said Morrison. "It took quite a bit of courage for Alan to do. It's a sincere letter."

The Hockey Hall of Fame's board of directors will not vote specifically on Eagleson's case, since the resignation letter was accepted by Morrison on behalf of the board. Morrison also explained that the board will put a mechanism in place in case a similar circumstance arises in the future.

"This matter is unprecedented," Morrison said. "We immediately faxed that letter to the rest of the Board of Directors."

Eagleson was inducted into the Hall of Fame Builders' Category in 1989. According to Morrison, there is little or no chance that Eagleson would be re-instated following the expiration of his time behind bars.

"I don't think (reinstatement) will be a possibility," Morrison said. "Just the plaque will be gone. We are not going around the Hall and airbrush any of Al's pictures out.

NHL SCHEDULE

 April 19      -- End of regular season
 April 22      -- Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
 May 1         -- World Championships, Switzerland
 (through May 17th)
 May TBA       -- Entry Draft Drawing
 June 23       -- Last possible date for completion of Stanley Cup
 June 25       -- NHL Awards Television Special, Toronto
 June 26       -- Expansion Draft, Buffalo
 Top Prospect Preview, Buffalo
 June 27       -- NHL Entry Draft, Buffalo
 July 1        -- Eligible players transferred to free agent list

INJURIES

(The following is provided by the Public Relations Directors of 
the 26 NHL clubs)


    MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM

: #31 GUY HEBERT (G) suffered a mild shoulder strain March 8,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 9).
: #9 PAUL KARIYA (LW) suffered a concussion Feb. 1,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Feb. 1).
: #19 JEFF NIELSEN (RW) suffered fractured left fibula Jan. 27,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Jan. 27).
: #11 SHAWN ANTOSKI (LW) suffered a depressed skull fracture from a car
     accident Nov. 24,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 24).

         BOSTON BRUINS

: #32 DON SWEENEY (D) suffered a broken shoulder blade March 1,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 1).

        BUFFALO SABRES

: #6 BOB BOUGHNER (D) returned March 19 after missing three games with
     a wrist injury.
: #19 BRIAN HOLZINGER (C) returned March 17 after missing seven games
     with a sprained ankle.
: #42 RICHARD SMEHLIK (D) returned March 14 after missing seven games
     with an eye contusion.

        CALGARY FLAMES

: #8 VALERI BURE (RW) returned March 14 after missing five games with a
     mild concussion.
: #13 GERMAN TITOV (RW) suffered bruised hand March 11,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #29 ERIK ANDERSSON (C) suffered back injury Feb. 2,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Feb. 7).
: #22 RON STERN (RW) suffered knee injury Sept. 14,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Sept. 14).

      CAROLINA HURRICANES

: #3 STEVE CHIASSON (D) returned March 12 after missing three games
     with a shoulder bruise.
: #44 KENT MANDERVILLE (C) suffered an abdominal strain March 12,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #27 STEVE LEACH (RW) suffered sore neck Jan. 24,
     sidelined indefinitely.


      CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

: #40 CHRIS TERRERI (G) returned March 15 after missing 46 games with a
     broken finger.
: #36 ALEXEI ZHAMNOV (C) returned March 15 after missing four games
     with a concussion.
: #6 MICHAL SYKORA (D) suffered a collapsed lung March 14,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 14).
: #11 JEFF SHANTZ (C) suffered a torn ACL March 19,
     sidelined indefinitely.
: #25 SERGEI KRIVOKRASOV suffered lacerated elbow March 9,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 9).
: #24 BOB PROBERT (LW) suffered torn rotator cuff Nov. 19,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 16).


      COLORADO AVALANCHE

: #4 UWE KRUPP returned March 14 after missing one game with a strained back.
: #20 RENE CORBET (LW) suffered a shoulder injury March 14,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #6 WADE BELAK (D) suffered abdominal muscle pull March 5,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 5).
: #19 JOE SAKIC (C) suffered a knee injury,
     sidelined two weeks (placed on IR Feb. 18).
: #27 FRANCOIS LEROUX (D) suffered a shoulder injury Feb. 26,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Feb. 26).


         DALLAS STARS

: #12 BOB ERREY (LW) returned March 17 after missing one game with a
     mild concussion.
: #18 CHRIS TANCILL (RW) suffered a mild concussion March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #33 BENOIT HOGUE (LW) suffered facial fracture March 7,
     sidelined three weeks.
: #27 SHAWN CHAMBERS (D) suffered bruised hand March 8,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #9 MIKE MODANO (C) suffered shoulder separation March 12,
     sidelined six weeks (placed on IR March 12).
: #2 DERIAN HATCHER (D) suffered knee injury March 1,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 1).
: #14 DAVE REID (LW) suffered a back injury Feb. 26,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #28 BOB BASSEN (C) suffered knee injury Feb. 4,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Feb. 14).
: #17 PATRICK COTE (LW) suffered shoulder strain Nov. 10,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 10).


       DETROIT RED WINGS

: #30 CHRIS OSGOOD (G) suffered a strained groin March 17,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #8 IGOR LARIONOV (C) suffered a strained groin March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #31 KEVIN HODSON (G) suffered a hip flexor March 10,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 10).
: #41 BRENT GILCHRIST (LW) suffered a sore groin March 4,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 2).


        EDMONTON OILERS

: #51 ANDREI KOVALENKO (RW) returned March 17 after missing three games
     with a strained back.
: #17 REM MURRAY (LW) suffered a neck strain March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #6 BOBBY DOLLAS (D) suffered a subluxed shoulder March 9,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 9).
: #39 DOUG WEIGHT (C) suffered a sprained left shoulder March 9,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #4 KEVIN LOWE (D) suffered inner ear infection,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Oct. 20).


       FLORIDA PANTHERS

: #24 ROBERT SVEHLA (D) returned March 13 after missing three games
     with back spasms.
: #23 CHRIS WELLS (C) suffered groin strain March 17,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #44 ROB NIEDERMAYER (C) suffering from the flu March 17,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #3 PAUL LAUS (D) suffered back spasms March 11,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 11).


       LOS ANGELES KINGS

: #5 AKI BERG (D) returned March 16 after missing two games with a
     sprained right wrist.
: #15 JOZEF STUMPEL (C) returned March 14 after missing four games with
     a bruised kidney.
: #31 FREDERIC CHABOT (G) suffered a sprained right knee March 10,
     sidelined week-to-week (placed on IR March 10).
: #24 NATHAN LAFAYETTE (C) suffering from post-concussion syndrome March 5,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR March 5).
: #2 DOUG ZMOLEK (D) suffered a shoulder sprain March 7,
     sidelined week-to-week (placed on IR March 7).
: #20 LUC ROBITAILLE (LW) underwent surgery for a groin strain March 2,
     sidelined four weeks (placed on IR Feb. 7).


      MONTREAL CANADIENS

: #24 SCOTT THORNTON (C) suffered a broken rib March 16,
     sidelined two weeks.
: #26 VINCENT DAMPHOUSSE (C) suffered a subluxation of the left shoulder March 9
     sidelined two weeks (placed on IR March 9).
: #27 SHAYNE CORSON (LW) suffered an abdominal and groin strain,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Feb. 20).
: #55 IGOR ULANOV (D) suffered torn ligaments in left knee Jan. 21,
     sidelined for the remainder of the season (placed on IR Jan. 21).


       NEW JERSEY DEVILS

: #19 BOB CARPENTER (C) returned March 14 after missing two games with
     a stiff neck.
: # 93 DOUG GILMOUR (C) suffered right knee injury March 5,
     sidelined 7-10 days (placed on IR March 5).
: #22 SCOTT DANIELS (LW) suffered a charley horse,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Feb. 26).


      NEW YORK ISLANDERS

: #7 SCOTT LACAHNCE (D) suffered an abdominal strain March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #10 JOE SACCO (RW) suffered a hip flexor March 18,
     sidelined day-today.
: #36 JJ DAIGNEAULT (D) suffered grade 2 separation of right shoulder March 12,
     sidelined 2-4 weeks.
: #33 KEN BELANGER (LW) underwent surgery for torn left ulnar
     collateral ligament Jan. 12, sidelined 10 weeks (placed on IR Jan. 8).
: #28 DENNIS VASKE (D) suffered mild concussion Nov. 14,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 15).


       NEW YORK RANGERS

: #15 DARREN LANGDON (LW) returned March 12 after missing three games
     with a bruised sternum.
: #23 JEFF BEUKEBOOM (D) suffered stress fracture in left leg March 16,
     sidelined 10-14 days (placed on IR March 16).
: #16 PAT LaFONTAINE (C) suffered a head injury March 16,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 16).
: #25 ALEXANDER KARPOVTSEV (D) underwent surgery for wrist March 12,
     sidelined for remainder of the season (placed on IR Feb. 10).
: #22 SHANE CHURLA (RW) underwent knee surgery Sept. 4,
     sidelined indefinitely.


        OTTAWA SENATORS

: #4 CHRIS PHILLIPS (D) returned March 14 after missing five games with
     a bruised eye.
: #27 JANNE LAUKKANEN (D) suffered a pulled groin March 12,
     sidelined 1-2 weeks (placed on IR March 12).


      PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

: #28 KJELL SAMUELSSON (D) returned March 16 after missing one game
     with a lower rib strain.
: #29 JOEL OTTO (C) suffered back spasms,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #33 SEAN BURKE (G) suffered back spasms March 7,
     sidelined indefinitely.
: #88 ERIC LINDROS (C) suffered concussion March 7,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 7).


        PHOENIX COYOTES

: #7 KEITH TKACHUK (LW) returned March 12 after missing two games
     with a groin injury.
: #36 JUHA YLONEN (C) returned March 16 after missing two games
     with a bruised foot.
: #15 CRAIG JANNEY (C) suffered a mild MCL sprain March 14,
     sidelined four weeks (placed on IR March 14).
: #7 KEITH TKACHUK (LW) suffered a hairline fracture of rib March 12,
     sidelined two weeks.
: #21 BOB CORKUM (C) suffered a mild concussion March 16,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #11 DALLAS DRAKE (RW) suffered a wrist injury March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #5 DERON QUINT (D) underwent hernia surgery March 8,
     sidelined four weeks (placed on IR March 12).
: #24 MICHEL PETIT (D) suffered a MCL tear Feb. 28,
     sidelined 3-5 weeks (placed on IR Feb. 28)
: #44 NORM MACIVER (D) suffered a hand injury Feb. 7,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Feb. 7).
: #8 JIM JOHNSON (D) suffering from post-concussion syndrome Nov. 11,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 12).
: #43 DARCY WAKALUK (G) underwent knee surgery Sept. 17,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Sept. 30).


      PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

: #35 TOM BARRASSO (G) returned March 14 after missing three games with
     a hyperextended elbow.
: #16 ED OLCZYK (C) returned March 14 after missing two games with back spasms.
: #31 KEN WREGGET (G) suffered back spasms March 14,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #18 GARRY VALK (LW) suffered abdominal strain March 5,
     sidelined one week (placed on IR March 5).
: #38 ANDREAS JOHANSSON suffered Grade 2 MCL sprain March 8,
     sidelined four weeks (placed on IR March 8).
: #33 ALEX HICKS (LW) suffered a separated shoulder March 2,
     sidelined one week (placed on IR March 2).


        ST. LOUIS BLUES

: #38 PAVOL DEMITRA (LW) suffered a broken jaw March 7,
     sidelined remainder of season (placed on IR March 7).
: #23 BLAIR ATCHEYNUM (RW) suffered a broken finger March 1,
     sidelined 3-5 weeks (placed on IR March 1).
: #31 GRANT FUHR (G) suffered strain ligament and torn cartilage in
     right knee Feb. 26, sidelined one week (placed on IR Feb. 26).
: #20 RUDY POESCHEK (D) suffered a sore back Jan. 22,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Jan. 22).


        SAN JOSE SHARKS

: #43 AL IAFRATE (D) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Dec. 28,
     sidelined 2-3 weeks (placed in IR Dec. 21).


      TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

: #39 VLADIMIR VUJTEK (LW) suffering from a virus,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Jan. 30).
: #32 COREY SCHWAB (G) suffered an injury to right ankle Dec. 31,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Dec. 31).
: #93 DAREN PUPPA (G) suffered back spasms Dec. 27,
     sidelined day-to-day (placed on IR Jan. 4).
: #16 TROY MALLETTE (RW) suffered bruised right shoulder Oct. 23,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Oct. 27).
: #19 BRIAN BRADLEY (C) suffered a re-occurring wrist injury Nov. 6,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 11).


      TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

: #34 JAMIE MACOUN (D) suffered a rib injury March 18,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #17 WENDEL CLARK (LW) suffered groin strain Jan. 10,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #32 NICK KYPREOS (LW) suffered post-concussion syndrome Sept. 15,
     out for the season (placed on IR Sept. 15).
: #26 CRAIG WOLANIN (D) suffered knee sprain Nov. 1,
     out for the season (placed on IR Nov. 1).


       VANCOUVER CANUCKS

: #35 GARTH SNOW (G) suffered a hip flexor strain March 18,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR March 18).
: #22 LARRY COURVILLE (LW) suffered a wrist injury Jan. 14,
     out for the season (placed on IR Jan 14).
: #5 DANA MURZYN (D) suffered knee injury Dec. 27,
     out for the season (placed on IR Dec. 27).


      WASHINGTON CAPITALS

: #19 BRENDAN WITT (D) suffered a bruised ankle March 16,
     sidelined day-to-day.
: #96 PHIL HOUSLEY (D) suffered a broken finger March 7,
     sidelined three weeks (placed on IR March 7).
: #36 MIKE EAGLES (LW) suffered a broken foot March 7,
     sidelined two weeks (placed on IR March 7).
: #20 MICHAL PIVONKA (C) suffered a groin strain,
     sidelined one week (placed on IR Feb. 27).
: #24 MARK TINORDI (D) suffered abdominal strain Jan. 16,
     sidelined one week (placed on IR Jan. 15).
: #17 CHRIS SIMON (LW) suffered bruised shoulder Dec. 20,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Dec. 22).
: #14 PAT PEAKE (RW) suffered ankle tendon tear Nov. 8,
     sidelined indefinitely (placed on IR Nov. 8).

TRANSACTIONS:

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Chicago Blackhawks: Signed center Steve Dubinsky to a two-year contract and defenseman Remi Royer to a three-year contract.
Edmonton Oilers: Recalled right wing Georges Laraque and defenseman Craig Millar from Hamilton of the American Hockey League.
Montreal Canadiens: Recalled center Eric Houde from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Recalled defenseman Pavel Kubina from Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Recalled defenseman David Cooper from St. John's of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals: Recalled defensemen David Harlock, Steve Poapst and Nolan Baumgartner from Portland of the American Hockey League.

MONDAY, APRIL 6

Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled defenseman Mike Rucinski from New Haven of the American Hockey League.
Chicago Blackhawks: Recalled center Todd White from Indianapolis of the International Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings: Recalled defenseman Jan Vopat from loan to Utah of the International Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Agreed to terms with defenseman Rob Zettler on a new contract.
Washington Capitals: Recalled defenseman Stewart Malgunas from Portland of the American Hockey League.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Phoenix Coyotes: Activated center Mike Stapleton and defenseman Michel Petit from injured reserve.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

New York Rangers: Recalled defenseman Maxim Galanov from Hartford of the American Hockey League.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Philadelphia Flyers: Sent goaltender Neil Little and right wing Paul Healey to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Recalled right wing Corey Spring from Adirondack of the American Hockey League and left wing Brent Peterson from Milwaukee of International Hockey League. Loaned center Steve Kelly to Cleveland of the International Hockey League.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Signed right wing Teemu Selanne to a two-year contract extension through the 2001-02 season.
Carolina Hurricanes: Sent defenseman Mike Rucinski to New Haven of the American Hockey League.
Buffalo Sabres: Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with defenseman Richard Smehlik.
Montreal Canadiens: Sent center Eric Houde to Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils: Recalled center Brendan Morrison from Albany of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Recalled goaltender Neil Little from Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes: Sent right wing Jocelyn Lemieux to Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Recalled right wing Lonny Bohonos from St. John's of the American Hockey League.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Boston Bruins: Recalled center Joel Prpic from Providence of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Sent goaltender Neil Little to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Loaned goaltender Peter Skudra to Kansas City of the International Hockey League.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Chicago Blackhawks: Sent center Dmitri Nabokov to Indianapolis of the International Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings: Loaned right wing Vitali Yachmenev to Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
New York Rangers: Recalled right wing Johan Lindbom from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Recalled goaltender Neil Little from Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks: Sent goaltender Jason Muzzatti to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.

MONDAY, MARCH 30

Calgary Flames: Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of the International Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes: Signed center Craig McDonald from the Canadian National Team, right wing Shane Willis, following the completion of his junior career with WHL Lethbridge and free agent forward Greg Koehler, following the completion of his college career at Massachusetts-Lowell. Sent Willis to New Haven of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks: Recalled goaltender Jason Muzzatti from Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Reinstated center Daymond Langkow from the suspended list.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled defenseman Mike Rucinski from New Haven of the American Hockey League.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Buffalo Sabres: Sent defenseman Rumun Ndur to Rochester of the American Hockey League.
Florida Panthers: Recalled right wing Dave Nemirovsky from New Haven of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings: Re-assigned right wing Pavel Rosa from Fredericton of the American Hockey League to Long Beach of the International Hockey League.
New York Islanders: Sent right wing Steve Webb to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers: Recalled center P.J. Stock from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
St. Louis Blues: Recalled right wing Chris Kenady from Worcester of the American Hockey League.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Los Angeles Kings: Recalled left wing Roman Vopat from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils: Recalled left wing Jay Pandolfo from Albany of the American Hockey League.
New York Islanders: Sent left wing Sean Haggerty and defenseman Vladimir Chebaturkin to Kentucky of the American Hockey League. Re-assigned defenseman Jeff Libby from Utah of the International Hockey League to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers: Sent right wing Vladimir Vorobiev to Hartford of the American Hockey League.
St. Louis Blues: Recalled left wing Michel Picard from Grand Rapids of the International Hockey League. Loaned goaltender Rich Parent to Detroit of the International Hockey League.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Dallas Stars: Activated left wing Dave Reid and defenseman Sergei Zubov from injured reserve.
Detroit Red Wings: Loaned center Sylvain Cloutier to Detroit of the International Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils: Loaned right wing Bobby House to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Recalled right wing John Druce from Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix Coyotes: Sent left wing Jocelyn Lemieux to Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Loaned center Serge Aubin to Hershey of the American Hockey League.
St. Louis Blues: Signed free agent defenseman Matt Smith following the completion of his college career at Massachusetts-Amherst and sent him to Worcester of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks: Loaned goaltender Jamie Ram to Utah of the International Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks: Sent goaltender Corey Hirsch to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals: Signed free agent left wing Brian Bellows.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Calgary Flames: Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint John of the American Hockey League.
Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled left wing Bates Battaglia, defenseman Nolan Pratt and goaltender Mike Fountain from New Haven of the American Hockey League.
Edmonton Oilers: Sent C Boyd Devereaux to Hamilton of the American Hockey League.
Florida Panthers: Recalled defenseman Dallas Eakins from New Haven of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils: Sent goaltender Richard Shulmistra to Albany of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers: Recalled goaltender Dan Cloutier, center Marc Savard, right wing Vladimir Vorobiev and left wing Daniel Goneau from Hartford of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Recalled right wing John Druce from Philadephia of the American Hockey League.
San Jose Sharks: Sent goaltender Jason Muzzatti to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
Washington Capitals: Sent right wing Andrew Brunette, left wing Jaroslav Svejkovsky and defenseman David Harlock to Portland of the American Hockey League.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Anaheim Mighty Ducks: Acquired defenseman Jamie Pushor and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 draft from Detroit for defenseman Dmitri Mironov. Acquired goaltender Patrick Lalime from the Pittsburgh Penguins for center Sean Pronger. Acquired center Josef Marha from the Colorado Avalanche for left wing Warren Rychel and a conditional 1999 draft pick. Recalled left wing Mike Leclerc from Cincinnati of the American Hockey League.
Calgary Flames: Sent left wing Todd Hlushko and centers Jim Dowd and Hnat Domenichelli to Saint John of the American Hockey League.
Chicago Blackhawks: Acquired right wing Ryan VandenBussche from the New York Rangers for defenseman Ryan Risidore.
Colorado Avalanche: Acquired right wing Tom Fitzgerald from the Florida Panthers for left wing Mark Parrish and a third-round pick in the 1998 draft.
Detroit Red Wings: Acquired defenseman Jamie Macoun from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 draft. Sent goaltender Norm Maracle to Adirondack of the American Hockey League. Activated goaltender Chris Osgood and center Brent Glichrist from the injured reserve list.
Florida Panthers: Acquired goaltender Kirk McLean from the Carolina Hurricanes for right wing Ray Sheppard.
Los Angeles Kings: Recalled center Jason Morgan from Springfield of the American Hockey League. Recalled right wing Vitali Yachmenev from Long Beach of the International Hockey League. Signed goaltender Mike Buzak to a contract for the remainder of the season and loaned him to Long Beach.
New York Islanders: Acquired right wing Jason Dawe from the Buffalo Sabres for left wing Paul Kruse and defenseman Jason Holland. Re-signed defenseman Rich Pilon to a multi-year contract. Recalled defensemen Ray Schultz and Vladimir Chebaturkin from Kentucky of the American Hockey League.
New York Rangers: Acquired center Todd Harvey, left wing Bob Errey and a 1998 fourth-round draft pick from the Dallas Stars for right wing Mike Keane, center Brian Skrudland and a conditional draft pick in 1998 or 1999. Acquired defenseman Richard Brennan from the San Jose Sharks for goaltender Jason Muzzatti. Sent Brennan, center Marc Savard, right wing Vladimir Vorobiev and goaltender Dan Cloutier to Hartford of the American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers: Acquired defenseman Dan McGillis and a second-round draft pick in 1998 from the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Janne Niinimaa.
Phoenix Coyotes: Acquired center Mark Janssens from the New York Islanders for a ninth-round draft pick in 1998.
St. Louis Blues: Acquired defenseman Todd Gill from the San Jose Sharks for right wing Joe Murphy. Acquired center Mike Eastwood from the New York Rangers for center Harry York.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Acquired right wing Andrei Nazarov and a conditional exchange of 1998 draft picks from the San Jose Sharks for defensemen Bryan Marchment and David Shaw. Acquired right wing Sandy McCarthy and third-and fifth-round draft picks in 1998 from the Calgary Flames for left wing Jason Wiemer. Recalled defenseman Mike McBain from Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Acquired defenseman Sylvain Cote from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Jeff Brown. an Acquired an eighth-round pick in the 1998 draft from the Dallas Stars for right wing Mike Kennedy. Recalled defenseman Jeff Ware from St. John's of the American Hockey League. Signed right wing Jason Sessa following the completion of his college career at Lake Superior State and sent him to St. John's.
Vancouver Canucks: Acquired a third-round pick in the 1998 draft from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Dave Babych and a sixth-round pick in the 1998 draft.