Placed goaltender Damian Rhodes on injured reserve with a sprained ankle.

Colorado Avalanche
Recalled defenseman Dan Smith from Hershey of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars
Placed center Derek Plante on waivers

Lifted the suspension on left wing Pavel Patera and assigned him to the Czech League

Activated center Roman Lyashenko and defenseman Alan Letang from injured reserve and assigned Letang to Michigan of the International Hockey League.

St. Louis Blues
Recalled defenseman Ricard Persson from Worcester of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals
Assigned defenseman Nolan Baumgartner to Portland of the American Hockey League.