Florida Panthers
Re-assigned right wing Ivan Novoseltsev and defenseman John Jakopin to Louisville of the American Hockey League.

Phoenix Coyotes
Acquired goaltender Sean Burke and a fifth-round draft choice in 2000 from the Florida Panthers for goaltender Mikhail Shtalenkov and a fourth-round draft choice in 2000.

San Jose Sharks
Announced an affiliation with the Espoo Blues of the Finnish Elite League.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Recalled goaltender Zac Bierk from Detroit of the International Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks
Recalled left wing Jarkko Ruutu and defenseman Zenith Komarniski from Syracuse of the American Hockey League

Assigned center Artem Chubarov to Syracuse.