The Rangers have acquired forward Joey Crabb from the Panthers in a trade that opens up a roster spot for emerging teenage forward Anthony Duclair.

The Rangers are sending defenseman Steven Kampfer and forward Andrew Yogan to the Panthers in the deal announced Monday.

The Canadiens have traded goaltender Peter Budaj to the Jets for forward Eric Tangradi, according to an ESPN.com report.

The Islanders figure to be a significantly better team when they hit the ice for the regular-season opener next week, thanks to two trades Saturday that promise to solidify their defense.

Isles GM Garth Snow acquired both Johnny Boychuk from Boston and Nick Leddy from Chicago in separate trades completed within minutes of each other.