NHL Transactions in September 2006

Sep 30, 2006

• Carolina Hurricanes released defenseman Jason Woolley.
• Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Janne Niinimaa and a 2007 fifth-round pick from the Dallas Stars for center Mike Ribeiro and a 2008 sixth-round pick.

Sep 29, 2006

• Calgary Flames signed defenseman Andrew Ference to a three-year contract extension.
• Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with center Jeff Hamilton on a one-year contract.
• New York Islanders signed goaltender Mike Dunham, who had been with the Atlanta Thrashers, to a one-year contract
• Colorado Avalanche announced the retirement of left wing Steve Konowalchuk.

Sep 17, 2006

• Los Angeles re-signed right wing Dustin Brown and defenseman Tim Gleason to two-year contracts.