The Islanders made the first significant trade of the 2013 NHL draft, trading prospect Nino Niederreiter to the Wild in exchange for forward Cal Clutterbuck, according to an ESPN.com report on Sunday.
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Sharks Acquire Kennedy From Pens For Draft Pick
The Sharks acquired pending restricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy from the Penguins for a second-round pick in Sunday's draft, according to an ESPN.com report.
Devils Get Schneider From Canucks For Pick
The Devils dealt their ninth overall pick to the Canucks to acquire goaltender Cory Schneider, according to an ESPN.com report on Sunday.
Schneider will likely serve as the heir apparent to Martin Brodeur, who has one year remaining on a two-year deal.
The Canucks selected center Bo Horvat with the acquired pick.
Avs Take Nathan MacKinnon No. 1
The Colorado Avalanche made 17-year-old Nathan MacKinnon the first pick of the NHL draft on Sunday at the Prudential Center, according to an ESPN.com report.
Avs Consider Options With Top Pick
The Avalanche own the top pick in the NHL draft and have a whole lot of options.
Colorado has flirted with the idea of picking American defenseman Seth Jones, who's the son of former NBA player Popeye Jones. But it appears the Avalanche is leaning toward a forward, perhaps Nathan MacKinnon, in Sunday's draft in Newark, N.Y. It could also trade the pick, according to the San Jose Mercury Sports Digest report.
Rangers Trade Ferriero, Pick To Wild For Falk
Rangers President and GM Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Justin Falk from the Wild in exchange for forward Benn Ferriero and a sixth round pick (originally Columbus’) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Falk, 24, registered three assists and 40 penalty minutes in 36 games with the Wild last season. He posted a plus or even rating in 27 of his 36 contests, and skated in his 100th career NHL game on March 27 against the Coyotes.
The Snowflake, Manitoba native has also skated in 189 AHL contests over three seasons with the Houston Aeros, registering six goals and 20 assists for 26 points.
Ferriero, 26, tallied one assist in four games with the Rangers last season. He was acquired by the Rangers from the Penguins in exchange for Chad Kolarik on January 24.
Tobias Enstrom Assaulted In Hometown Sweden
Police have arrested three men after Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom was assaulted and robbed in his hometown of Ornskjoldsvik, Sweden, on Friday night, according to an ESPN.com report.
Horton To Test Free Agency
Bruins forward Nathan Horton has informed GM Peter Chiarelli that he plans on testing unrestricted free agency and won't be signing a deal with Boston before free agency opens on July 5.
"It wasn't about numbers or money," Horton's agent Paul Krepelka told ESPN The Magazine, adding that it was a chance for a fresh start.
Alfredsson Returning To Senators
Daniel Alfredsson will be returning for an 18th season with the Senators, according to an ESPN.com report.
The 40-year-old Alfredsson had been contemplating retirement after last season, but the Senators received word from his agent Friday letting them know he'd be back.
Rangers Won't Buy Out Richards
The Rangers announced Friday afternoon that they will not be using their one remaining compliance buyout this summer, ending weeks of speculation that Brad Richards might be bought out.
The center struggled this season and was benched for the final two games of the second-round playoff series loss to the Bruins.
Mark Messier Leaves Rangers
Mark Messier is leaving the Rangers to expand the game of hockey in the New York area.
Avs Send Jones, O'Brien To Flames For Tanguay, Sarich
The Avalanche have acquired Alex Tanguay and Cory Sarich from the Flames.
Lightning Use Compliance Buy-Out On Lecavalier
The Lightning announced on Thursday that they will use a compliance buy-out on center Vincent Lecavalier.
Bruins, Rask To Work On Long-Term Deal
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli's top priority will be to sign Tuukka Rask to a long-term contract.
Roy: Avalanche Would Take MacKinnon With First Pick
New Avs coach Patrick Roy has his sights on center Nathan MacKinnon with the first overall pick.
Flyers Buying Out Bryzgalov's Contract
The Flyers are buying out the remainder of goalie Ilya Bryzgalov's deal.
Patrick Kane Wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Patrick Kane won the Conn Smythe Trophy after the Blackhawks beat the Bruins 3-2 to win the Stanley Cup on Monday night.
Hawks Win 5th Stanley Cup Title
The Blackhawks beat the Bruins 3-2 on Monday night for their second title in the last four seasons.
Ducks Trade Zolnierczyk To Pens For Grant
The Ducks have acquired Alex Grant from the Penguins in exchange for Harry Zolnierczyk.
Kings Trade Bernier To Leafs For Frattin, Scrivens
The Kings have acquired Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens, and a second round draft pick from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Jonathan Bernier.
Blackhawks Beat Bruins To Take 3-2 Series Lead
Patrick Kane scored two goals on Saturday night to lead the Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 5.
Dave Tippett Agrees To Extension With Coyotes
Dave Tippett has a 156-96-42 record over four seasons with the Coyotes despite strict financial restrictions due to the NHL's ownership of the franchise.
John Tortorella Offered Canucks' Job
The Canucks have offered their head coaching job to John Tortorella.
Alain Vigneault Named Head Coach Of Rangers
Alain Vigneault has been with the Canucks for the past seven seasons.
Flyers Buy Out Briere's Contract
Danny Briere will become an unrestricted free agent as part of the offseason shake-up in Philadelphia.
Jhonas Enroth Signs Two-Year Deal With Sabres
The Sabres have signed goaltender Jhonas Enroth to a two-year deal worth $1.24M per season.
Red Wings Announce New Arena Plan
The Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650M plan for a new downtown arena.
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