Feb 27, 2009

• The Montreal Canadiens claimed center Glen Metropolit off waivers.
• The Vancouver Canucks claimed defenseman Ossi Vaananen off waivers.

Feb 26, 2009

• 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.

Feb 25, 2009

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

Feb 20, 2009

• 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.

Feb 16, 2009

• 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.

Feb 9, 2009

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

Feb 7, 2009

• 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.

Feb 6, 2009

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

Feb 4, 2009

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

Feb 3, 2009

• 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.