Atlanta Thrashers
Signed unrestricted free agent goaltender Rick Tabaracci, who had been with the Washington Capitals, and assigned him to Orlando of the International Hockey League.

Colorado Avalanche
Acquired left wing Brian Rolston from the New Jersey Devils for right wing Claude Lemieux, a 2000 second-round draft pick and a conditional swap of 2000 first-round picks.

Dallas Stars
Activated defenseman Darryl Sydor from injured reserve

Assigned defenseman Richard Jackman to Michigan of the International Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils
Assigned centers Sylvain Cloutier and Jeff Williams to Albany of the American Hockey League

Reassigned defenseman Lucas Nehrling to Augusta of the East Coast Hockey League.

Washington Capitals
Returned right wing Alexandre Volchkov and defenseman Jamie Huscroft to Portland of the American Hockey League

Recalled center Glen Metropolit and defenseman Alexei Tezikov from Portland.