Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Monday that the hockey club has acquired from the Calgary Flames forward Wayne Primeau and Calgary?s second round draft pick in 2011 in exchange for defenceman Anton Stralman, forward Colin Stuart and Toronto?s seventh round draft pick in 2012. Primeau, a 33-year-old native of Scarborough, Ontario played in 24 games for Calgary in 2008-09 and registered four assists with 14 penalty minutes. The 6-4, 225- pound forward missed 58 regular season games and the playoffs this past season due to a foot injury. In 715 career NHL games with Calgary, Buffalo, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, San Jose and Boston, he has recorded 186 points on 66 goals and 120 assists with 754 minutes in penalties. Primeau was originally Buffalo?s first choice, selected 17th overall, in the 1994 Entry Draft. Stralman split the 2008-09 season between the Maple Leafs and the AHL?s Toronto Marlies. In 38 games for the Maple Leafs he collected one goal and 12 assists along with 20 penalty minutes. With the Marlies he earned seven goals and nine assists, along with 24 minutes in penalties. Stralman was selected by the Leafs 216th overall in the 2005 Entry Draft.

The Bruins have traded defenseman Aaron Ward back to the Hurricanes. Ward helped Carolina win the Stanley Cup in 2006, and Boston receives forward Patrick Eaves and a 2010 fourth-round draft pick in the deal. Ironically enough, Ward will now be a teammate of Scott Walker, who famously punched the defenseman in the face during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired left wing Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale from the Phoenix Coyotes today in exchange for right wing Radim Vrbata, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced today. "We are pleased to make a trade today that makes good sense for both teams," Lawton said upon making the announcement. "Lightning fans will be pleased to see we have added some size and toughness up front with Todd, while David helps us continue to add depth to our blue line. At the same time, Radim moves back to Phoenix where he has experienced some success in the past." Fedoruk, 6-foot-2, 236 pounds, has played in 495 career games with Phoenix, the Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks.

The Capitals have traded defeseman Keith Seabrook to the Flames for future considerations, according to an Associated Press report. He played with the WHL?s Calgary Hitmen the last two seasons.

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has acquired defenseman Brian Fahey from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Nigel Williams. Fahey, 28, recorded 24 points (4g/20a) in 66 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) in 2008-09. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound blueliner spent the 2007-08 campaign with the AHL?s Chicago Wolves, where he helped lead the club to the Calder Cup title by recording 10 points (2g/8a) in 24 postseason contests.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired forward Enver Lisin from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Lauri Korpikoski. Lisin, 23, skated in 48 games with Phoenix last season, registering 13 goals and eight assists for 21 points, along with 24 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in games played, goals, assists, points, penalty minutes, game-winning goals (two), and shots (105). Lisin tied for second on the team in even strength goals (12), tied for third in goals scored at home (eight), and tied for fifth in total goals. He posted four multi-point performances, including a career-high, three-point effort on March 30 against Dallas (two goals and one assist). In addition, Lisin recorded six points (two goals and four assists) in 10 games with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League (AHL) this past season. The 6-2, 200 pounder has skated in 78 career regular season games in three seasons for the Phoenix Coyotes, registering 18 goals and 10 assists for 28 points, along with 46 penalty minutes. Lisin made his NHL debut on October 14, 2006 at Nashville, and recorded his first career point with an assist in his next game on October 17, 2006 at St. Louis. Lisin has also appeared in 70 career AHL contests with San Antonio, collecting 20 goals and 23 assists for 43 points, along with 36 penalty minutes. In 2007-08, Lisin established AHL career-highs in games played (58), goals (16), assists (19), and points (26). He also posted a career-best, seven-game scoring streak from November 27 vs. Milwaukee to December 14 against Quad City, registering eight points (three goals and five assists) over the span. In addition, Lisin skated in 116 career contests with Kazan Ak-Bars of the Russian Super League (RSL), recording 21 goals and 11 assists for 32 points, along with 48 penalty minutes. The Moscow, Russia native was originally Phoenix's second round choice, 50th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Korpikoski, 22, appeared in 68 games with the Rangers last season, collecting six goals and eight assists for 14 points, along with 14 penalty minutes.

The Devils have acquired forward Tim Sestito from the Oilers in exchange for a 2010 conditional draft pick and signed free agent goaltender Yann Danis, according to an Associated Press report on Friday. The team announced both deals without providing details.

The Stars have filled their big need for a backup goalie, getting Alex Auld from the Senators on Wednesday, according to an ESPN report. The Senators had a logjam at the position, so they were willing to give up Auld for a sixth-round pick in 2010. The selection actually belongs to the Sharks, having been acquired for Dallas' seventh-rounder at this year's draft.

The Los Angeles Kings have acquired left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing, and a fifth-round draft selection in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. Smyth, 33, has played in 920 career regular season NHL games with the Avalanche, New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers, and has recorded 660 points (310-350=660) and 733 penalty minutes. In 81 career playoff games, he has 52 points (25-27=52) and 82 penalty minutes. Said Lombardi: ?Ryan is the type of player who fits with our team. He fills an important need as he is a competitive, gritty scoring left winger, and he fits with the overall identity we continue to build here.? Kings fans can meet Smyth for the first time and the rest of the Kings at LA Kings Hockey Fest ?09 to be held August 28-30 at LA Live. This past season, Smyth?s 14th in the NHL, he tied for his team?s lead in points (59), was first in assists (33) and was second in goals (26) in 77 games. He also tied for the club lead in power play goals (10), short-handed goals (one), tied for first in game-winning goals (three) and he was first in shots (257). The 2008-09 season was also the ninth time Smyth has scored at least 20 goals, and his 26 goals were his highest totals in that category since totaling 36 goals in both 2005-06 and 2006-07. Originally selected by Edmonton in the first round (6th overall) of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Smyth made his NHL debut during the 1994-95 season. He totaled 51 games those first two seasons and in 1996-97, he scored 39 goals (which remains a career high) in his first full NHL season as he began to establish himself as one of the game?s top power forwards. Smyth also that season tallied 20 power play goals, which not only tied for the NHL lead that season but equaled Wayne Gretzky?s team record. Smyth also played in his first 12 NHL playoff games in 1997 after playing in all 82 regular season games, something Smyth has accomplished three times during his career. Smyth in 1997-98 co-led his team in power play goals (10); in 1998-99 he scored 31 goals; in 1999-00 he had a team high 28 goals and a team high 11 power play goals; in 2000-01 he led the team in goals (31) and power play goals (11) while finishing second on the team in scoring; in 2001-02 an ankle injury snapped a streak of 195 consecutive games played; in 2002-03 he paced the Oilers with 26 goals and 61 points; in 2003-04 he led the Oilers in goals, assists and points; in 2005-06 he led the Oilers in goals (36) while helping to lead Edmonton to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals (along with current Kings Jarret Stoll and Matt Greene). In 2006-07, Smyth began the season with the Oilers and made his first All-Star team before being traded to the Islanders. Smyth finished his Oilers career ranked on that club?s all-time Top-10 list in the following categories: Games played (770), goals (265), assists (284), points (549), hat tricks (five), power play goals (117), game-winning goals (40) and game-tying goals (seven). After the ?06-07 campaign ? a campaign in which Smyth not only helped the Islanders qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2003 but he scored 36 goals and recorded 68 points, his second straight season with 36 goals and his fourth career 30-goal campaign ? Smyth signed a five-year free agent contract with Colorado. With his new team, Smyth in 2007-08 had 37 points in 55 games. Despite missing more than 20 games due to injury, Smyth finished third on the team in shots, and he also played in the post-season (eight games and five points) for the ninth time in his career. The 6-1, 190-pound Smyth on Thursday was selected, along with Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, to participate in Canada?s prestigious National Men?s Team Orientation Camp which runs in August in Calgary. Internationally, Smyth, who is from Banff, Alberta, has been an integral part of that program. He has represented Canada at the World Championships in seven consecutive seasons from 1999-05, winning gold in 2003 and 2004, and he served as Canada?s team captain for five of those seasons (2001-05). He also played for Canada at the 2002 and 2006 Olympics, capturing gold in 2002, and in the World Junior Championships in 1995. Quincey, 23, played in 72 games with the Kings this season after being acquired from Detroit off waivers on October 13, 2008, and had 38 points (4-34=38) and 63 penalty minutes. He also this season played in six games with the Red Wings, where he recorded zero points and four penalty minutes. In 85 career regular season NHL games with the Kings and the Red Wings, Quincey has 39 points (5-34=39) and 67 penalty minutes. Preissing, 30, played in 22 games with the Kings this season, his second with the club, and had seven points (3-4=7) and six penalty minutes. He also this season played in 14 games with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, where he recorded six points (2-4=6) and six penalty minutes. In 322 career regular season NHL games with the Kings, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks, Preissing has 131 points (31-100=131) and 78 penalty minutes.

Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for defenceman Pavel Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton. Exelby, a 6-1, 210 pound defenceman, played in 59 games for Atlanta this season registering seven assists and 120 penalty minutes. The 27-year-old native of St. Anne, Manitoba led the Thrashers in hits (151) and was third on the team in blocked shots (99). In 357 career NHL games, all with Atlanta, Exelby registered 46 points (six goals, 40 assist) and 511 penalty minutes. He was originally the Thrashers ninth choice, selected 217th overall in the 1999 Entry Draft. Stuart, a 23-year-old from Rochester, Minnesota split the 2008-09 season between the Thrashers and the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. In 33 games with Atlanta, the 6-2, 205 pound forward registered five goals, three assists and eight points with 18 penalty minutes. In 42 AHL games, he had 15 points on nine goals and six assists along with 38 minutes in penalties. He was selected 135th overall by Atlanta in the 2001 Entry Draft Kubina spent three seasons (2006-09) with the Maple Leafs. This past season Kubina played in 82 games for Toronto registering 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) and 94 penalty minutes. Stapleton played the majority of the season with the AHL?s Toronto Marlies. He saw action in four games for the Maple Leafs and scored one goal.