Claimed defenseman Rumun Ndur off waivers from the New York Rangers

Recalled left wing Jason Botterill from Orlando of the International Hockey League

Assigned forward Per Svartvadet to Orlando of the International Hockey League

Placed forward Matt Johnson on injured reserve retroactive to December 13 with an ice injury.

Colorado Avalanche
Recalled right wing Christian Matte from Hershey of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars
Acquired defenseman Kevin Dean from the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations

Signed free agent left wing Kirk Muller, who had been with the Florida Panthers, to a contract for the remainder of the season

Placed left wing Jamie Wright on waivers.

Florida Panthers
Announced that center Chris Wells has cleared waivers and has been assigned to Louisville of the American Hockey League.

Nashville Predators
Named Nelson Eddy vice president of marketing.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Loaned goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals
Activated defenseman Joe Reekie from injured reserve

Returned defenseman Alexei Tezikov to Portland of the American Hockey League.