Chicago Blackhawks
Assigned right wing Ty Jones to Florida of the East Coast Hockey League.

Florida Panthers
Signed free agent right wing Ray Sheppard, who had been with the Carolina Hurricanes, to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2000-01 season.

Montreal Canadiens
Recalled defenseman Oleg Petrov from Quebec of the American Hockey League.

Nashville Predators
Named Susan Masotti vice president of corporate services, John Guagliano vice president of broadcasting and Scott Loft vice president of ticket sales.