The Montreal Canadiens claimed center Glen Metropolit off waivers.

The Vancouver Canucks claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers.

The Dallas Stars acquired center Steve Begin from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Doug Janik.

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired left wings Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Ryan Whitney.

The New York Rangers claimed left wing Mark Bell off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Ottawa Senators acquired center Mike Comrie and defenseman Chris Campoli from the New York Islanders for center Dean McAmmond and a 2009 first-round pick.

The Atlanta Thrashers traded defenseman Mathieu Schneider to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round draft selection in 2009 and a third-round draft selection in 2010.

The St. Louis Blues signed center Andy McDonald to a four-year contract.

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired left wing Jussi Jokinen from the Tampa Bay Lightning for left wing Wade Brookbank, defenseman Josef Melichar and a 2009 fourth-round pick.

The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Staffan Kronwall off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nathan McIver from the Anaheim Ducks for right wing Mike Brown.

The Anaheim Ducks traded center David McIntyre to the New Jersey Devils and acquired defenseman Sheldon Brookbank.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed goaltender Mike McKenna.