Dallas Stars
Signed center Joe Nieuwendyk to a three-year contract extension through the 2002-2003 season

Activated center Mike Modano and defenseman Darryl Sydor from injured reserve

Placed defenseman Shawn Chambers and center Brian Skrudland on injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers
Named Kevin Prendergast vice president of hockey operations.

Montreal Canadiens
Recalled Alain Nasreddine from Quebec of the American Hockey League.

Nashville Predators
Assigned defenseman Richard Lintner and forward Phil Crowe to Milwaukee of the International Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks
Loaned right wing Trent Klatt to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.