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by Zippy, Wonder Chimp

JAGR AGREES TO $48 MILLION, SIX-YEAR DEAL

PITTSBURGH - Jaromir Jagr agreed to a new $48 million, six-year contract on January 27 that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL. The long-awaited deal was announced at an 11 a.m. news conference in Pittsburgh.

The 25-year-old is already under contract through the 1998-99 season in a deal that paid him roughly $5 million per season. The new six-year contract will go into affect after the 1998-99 season. During the first two years, Jagr will continue to earn $5 million per season. The last four years, however, will be worth an average of $9.5 million per season. In 2003-2004, the last year of the contract, Jagr will be collecting $10.4 million.

I suspect that Jagr and the Pens management developed this back-loaded deal in order to sign Ron Francis, who will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Jagr would be the first to admit that center Ron Francis has played a vital role in his success. Keeping him in a Pens uniform for another 2-3 years would be in Jagr's, and the team's, best interests. Expect a 2-3 year deal worth $3-4 million a season offered to Francis at the end of the year.

Following the announcement, Jagr commented on his new contract, ''I've never had that much (money) before. I don't know what I'm going to do. I'll give it to people who don't have any.'' That Jagr is a great guy. You know, LCS Hockey is looking for a Mr. Drummond...

The Penguins also announced a reduction in most ticket prices for the 1998-99 season. This annoucement wasn't surprising given the fact the Pens have only sold out two home games this season.

HAWKS RE-SIGN LW PROBERT

Left wing Bob Probert, one of the National Hockey League's top enforcers who is out for the season with a torn rotator cuff, signed a three-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Financial terms were undisclosed, but Probert will receive a raise from this season's $2 million salary. He also expressed hope that he might come back in time for the playoffs.

WILLIE O'REE GIVEN NEW MISSION BY THE NHL

In 1958 Willie O'Ree broke the color barrier in the NHL. Exactly 40 years later to the day, O'Ree is finally being being elevated to his rightful position as one of hockey's heroes. The tribute occured on Saturday between the periods of the NHL Heroes of Hockey game.

The program also brought O'Ree onto the ice at G.M. Place to work with a group of young hockey players, helping them negotiate a series of drills.

While celebrating O'Ree's past, the NHL also looked to his future as director of youth development for the NHL/USA Hockey Diversity Task Force. The non-profit Task Force was created to introduce children of diverse ethnic backgrounds to hockey.

O'Ree began his NHL career with the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum on January 18th, 1958. He played only one more game that season befpre returning for 43 games in 1960-61.

For more than two decades O'Ree continued to play professional hockey, spending much of that time in the Western Hockey League with the Los Angeles Blades and San Diego Gulls. He currently works in the front offices of the Gulls organization.

As many of you know, Willie O'Ree has been a hero of LCS Hockey for many years. In fact, the winner of our staff hockey pool is presented with a trophy dedicated to the NHL legend.

Recently, we have been in contact with Willie O'Ree as we attempt to score an interview with the ground-breaking athlete. Negotiations are on-going, however, O'Ree has been kind enough to send the autographed picture displayed to the right.

NHL ALL-STAR GAME SUMMARY

NORTH AMERICA ALL-STARS 8, WORLD ALL-STARS 7

                    1ST  2ND  3RD   FINAL
                    ---  ---  ---   -----
WORLD ALL-STARS      3    2    2      7	
N AMERICA STARS      3    3    2      8


FIRST PERIOD -- SCORING: 1, World All-stars, Selanne 1 (Koivu),
0:53. 2, World All-stars, Jagr 1 (Bondra, Mironov), 2:15. 3,
World All-stars, Selanne 2 (Lehtinen, Fetisov), 4:00. 4, N
America Stars, LeClair 1 (Gretzky, Chelios), 4:13. 5, N America
Stars, Tkachuk 1 (power play) (Fleury, Chelios), 10:50. 6, N
America Stars, Niedermayer 1 (Sakic, Recchi), 18:25. PENALTIES:
Fetisov, Wor (cross checking), 10:04.

SECOND PERIOD -- SCORING: 7, N America Stars, Fleury 1 (Modano,
Tkachuk), 1:53. 8, World All-stars, Selanne 3 (Lehtinen, Koivu),
7:11. 9, World All-stars, Kurri 1 (Koivu, Lehtinen), 12:36. 10, N
America Stars, Lindros 1 (Chelios, Messier), 14:46. 11, N America
Stars, Amonte 1 (Sakic, Bourque), 16:19. PENALTIES: Fleury, Nor
(Obstr tripping), 18:48.

THIRD PERIOD -- SCORING: 12, N America Stars, Tkachuk 2 (Modano,
Fleury), 1:36. 13, N America Stars, Messier 1 (Gretzky), 4:00.
14, World All-stars, Kravchuk 1 (Sundin, Forsberg), 7:03. 15,
World All-stars, Larionov 1 (Bure), 9:41. PENALTIES: Weight, Nor
(tripping), 16:32.


SHOTS ON GOAL
                    1ST  2ND  3RD   TOTAL
                    ---  ---  ---   -----
WORLD ALL-STARS      7    11   11    29	
N AMERICA STARS      13   17   13    43


POWER PLAY: Wor - 0 of 2, Nor - 1 of 1. GOALIES: World All-stars,
Hasek (13 shots, 10 saves), Kolzig (start of 2nd, 17, 14),
Khabibulin (start of 3rd, 13, 11; record: 0-1-0). N America
Stars, Roy (7, 4), Belfour (start of 2nd, 11, 9), Brodeur (start
of 3rd, 11, 9; record: 1-0-0).

Referee: Stewart. Linesmen: Cvik, Heyer.
A:18,422.

BLUES' HULL EXPECTED BACK THURSDAY FROM BROKEN HAND

The St. Louis Blues, mired in a seven-game winless streak, may get a needed dose of offense from right wing Brett Hull, who is scheduled to return against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night after missing 13 games with a broken left hand.

SABRES PICK UP 1998-99 OPTION ON HASEK'S CONTRACT

Dominik Hasek, the first goaltender in 35 years to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, had his option picked up Thursday by the Buffalo Sabres for the 1998-99 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

FLAMES' ZALAPSKI ON THE TRADING BLOCK

Flames defenseman Zarley Zalapski, who is being paid $1.6 million this season but is a minus-11 in 35 games, apparently is on his way out of Calgary. Zalapski, a 10-year veteran and former All-Star, has been a healthy scratch in several games recently and was left behind as the Flames embark on a two-game California road trip beginning Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif. Zalapski also has been asked not to practice with the team.

EAGLESON TO SERVE 18 MONTHS IN CANADIAN PRISION

Alan Eagleson, the founder of the National Hockey League Players Association, will serve 18 months in a Canadian prison after pleading guilty to three counts of fraud related to the sale of rink board advertising in Toronto.

The 64-year-old Eagleson pled guilty to three counts of mail fraud in Boston on Tuesday. The United States allowed extradition to Canada via a plea bargain. Eagleson was taken to a Toronto city jail for processing and is expected to begin serving his sentence in a minimun security facility later this week.

ISLANDERS REACH SETTLEMENT WITH BRETT LINDROS

The New York Islanders announced a legal settlement Thursday with former forward Brett Lindros, who was forced to retire two years ago at age 20 due to a series of concussions. Financial terms of the settlement, called "unconditional" and "final" in a release by the team, were not disclosed. Various reports claimed the Islanders withheld portions of Lindros' salary because they felt he was not truthful about his medical history of past concussions.

NHL FINES CANUCKS, SABRES $25,000 APIECE

The NHL fined the Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres $25,000 apiece Tuesday as a result of a series of multi-player brawls during their game in Buffalo, N.Y., on Jan. 15. In addition, Canucks coach Mike Keenan and Sabres coach Lindy Ruff were each fined $5,000. "The manner in which both teams conducted themselves in the third period goes beyond the level of what is acceptable in this league," NHL senior vice president and director of hockey operations Brian Burke said. "The coaches and management of both teams are held accountable for the actions of their players in such a situation."

MINNESOTA EXPANSION TEAM GOES STUPID, ERR... WILD, WITH NICKNAME

Minnesota's new National Hockey League franchise selected Wild as its nickname. The announcement was made during ceremonies at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, Minn., where several thousand hockey fans joined former North Stars coach Glen Sonmor and defenseman Tom Reid.

Also in attendance was NHL Senior Vice President and Director of Operations Brian Burke and recently retired Neal Broten, who entered the arena with the Stanley Cup and was flanked by youth hockey players wearing jerseys of all 26 NHL teams. The logo, also unveiled Thursday night, depicts the word Wild in an "organic, naturalist form." The team colors are iron range red, forest green, harvest gold and Minnesota wheat. Wild was chosen by fans in a straw poll.

Given the result, a strong case could be made for never using a straw poll again.

1998 Central Scouting Mid Season Report

Vincent Lecavalier continues to lead the 1998 draft class. Here is a complete list of top prospects in the 1998 NHL draft. This years draft will be held in Buffalo.

North American Skaters:

 
 1. Vincent Lacavalier  C  6-4 180 Rimouski (QMJHL)
 2. David Legwand  C 6-2 175 Plymouth (OHL)
 3. Michael Henrich  RW 6-2 206 Barrie (OHL)
 4. Mathieu Biron  D 6-7 212 Shawingan (QMJHL)
 5. Bryan Allan  D 6-5 208 Oshawa (OHL)
 6. Manny Malhotra  C 6-2 210 Guelph (OHL)
 7. Rico Fata  C 5-11 202 London (OHL)
 8. Ramzi Abid  LW 6-2 195 Chicoutmi (QMJHL)
 9. Martin Skoula  D 6-2 195 Barrie (OHL)
10. Brad Stuart  D 6-3 215 Regina (WHL)
11. Jiri Fischer  D 6-5 175 Hull (QMJHL)
12. Robyn Regehr  D 6-3 211 Kamloops (WHL)
13. Alex Tanguay  C 6-0 180 Halifax (QMJHL)
14. Mike Van Ryn  D 6-2 186 U. Michigan (CCHA)
15. Simon Gagne  C 6-0 165 Quebec (QMJHL)
16. Eric Chouinard  C 6-2 195 Quebec (QMJHL)
17. Scott Gomez  C 5-10 180 Tri-Cities (WHL)
18. Jeff Heerema  RW 6-1 171 Sarina (OHL)
19. Blair Betts  C 6-2 183 Prince George (WHL)
20. Randy Copley  RW 6-2 205 Cape Breton (QMJHL)
21. Kyle Rossiter  D 6-2 200 Spokane (WHL)
22. Mark Bell  C 6-3 186 Ottawa (OHL)
23. Stephen Peat  D 6-3 205 Red Deer (WHL)
24. Michael Rupp  LW 6-5 218 Erie (OHL)
25. John Erskine  D 6-4 197 London (OHL)
26. Steve Moore  C 6-2 190 Harvard (ECAC)
27. Brett Allan  LW 6-4 184 Swift Current (WHL)
28. Andrew Peters  LW 6-4 195 Oshawa (OHL)
29. Bobby Allan   D 6-1 197 Boston College (HE)
30. Mike Riberto  C 5-11 150 Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) 
31. Chris Dyment  D 6-3 190 Reading (USHS)
32. Jon Cheechoo  RW 6-0 205 Belleville (OHL)
33. Paul Manning  D 6-4 193 Colorado College (WCHA)
34. Justin Papineau  C 5-11 160 Belleville (OHL)
35. Jay Leach  D 6-5 208 Providence (HE)
36. David Cameron  C 6-2 180 Prince Albert (WHL)
37. Jeff Jillson  D 6-2 200 Mt. St. Charles (USHS)
38. Doug Janik  D 6-1 190 Select 17 (USA Hockey)
39. Chris Neilson  C 6-2 185 Calgary (WHL)
40. Joe Dipenta  D 6-3 200 Boston U. (HE)
41. Barrett Heisten  LW 6-1 185 Select 17 (USA Hockey)
42. Pat O'Leary  C 6-3 190 Armstrong (USHS)
43. Brent Gauvreau  C 6-3 190 Oshawa (OHL)
44. Toby Peterson  C 5-10 196 Colorado College (WCHA)
45. Mike Pandolfo  LW 6-3 226 St Sebastains (USHS)
46. Justin Morrison   RW 6-3 195 Colorado College (WCHA)
47. Jon Gagnon  C 6-2 180 Cape Breton (QMJHL)
48. Mattias Trattnig  C 6-1 208 Maine (HE)
49. Mike Fisher  C 6-0 180 Sudbury (OHL)
50. Alex Henry  D 6-6 216 London (OHL)
51. Norman Milley  RW 5-11 185 Sudbury (OHL)
52. Garrett Prosofsky  C 5-11 180 Saskatoon (WHL)
53. Allan Rourke  D 6-1 214 Kitchner (OHL)
54. Jason Beckett  D 6-3 203 Seattle (WHL)
55. Erik Cole  LW 6-1 185 Clarkson (ECAC)
56. Edo Terglav  RW 6-1 195 Baie-Comeau (QJMHL)
57. Pat Aufiero  D 6-1 185 Select 17 (USA Hockey)
58. Tyler Bouck  RW 6-1 185 Prince George (WHL)
59. Geoff Koch  LW 6-1 190 Michigan (CCHA)
60. Krys Barch  LW 6-1 195 London (OHL)
61. Maxim Linnik  D 6-5 195 St. Thomas (WOJHL - tier II)
62. Chris Corrinet  RW 6-3 215 Princeton (ECAC)
63. Kevin Holdridge  D 6-3 202 Plymouth (OHL)
64. Todd Horung   C 6-0 200 Portland (WHL)
65. Justin Hansen  RW 6-2 193 Moose Jaw (WHL)
66. Michale Ryder  C 6-0 170 Hull (QMJHL)
67. Chris Brennan  D 6-2 180 Collingwood (tier II-  Jr. A)
68. Martin Bertak  LW 6-0 192 Rimouski (QMJHL)
69. Tyler Arnason  C 5-11 185 Fargo-Moorehead (USHL)
70. Shawn Horcoff  C 6-0 175 Michigan St. (CCHA)
71. Klye Clark  RW 6-6 210 Select 17 (USA Hockey)
72. Matt Murley  LW 6-0 185 Syracuse (MTJHL)
73. Jean-Philippe Morin  D 6-1 188 Drummondville (QMJHL)
74. Cutris Rich  D 6-4 200 Calgary (WHL)
75. Brad Twordik  C 5-10 195 Brandon (WHL)
76. Liam McCarthy  D 6-3 205 Harvard (ECAC)
77. Nanthan Forster  D 6-1 191 Seattle (WHL)
78. Eric Laplante  LW 6-0 185 Halifax (QMJHL)
79. Jesse Cooke  D 6-5 205 Calgary (midgets)
80. Jeremy Goetzinger D 6-4 202 Prince Albert (WHL)
81. Rob Scuderi   D 6-1 193 Boston College (HE)

North American Goaltenders
G1. Patrick Desochers 6-4 195 Sarina (OHL)
G2. Mattieau Chouinard 6-1 200 Shawingan (QMJHL)
G3. Phillipe Sauve  6-1 175 Rimouski (QMJHL)
G4. Remi Bergeron  5-10 171 Chicoutmi (QMJHL)
G5. Jomar Cruz  6-1 177 Brandon (WHL)
G6. Fredrik Brindamour 5-11 175 Sherbrooke (QMJHL)
G7. Jake McCracken  5-11 180 Sault St. Marie (OHL)
G8. Jamie Hodson  6-1 180 Brandon (WHL)
G9. Adam Huaser  6-0 185 Select 17 (USA Hockey)
G10. Jason Labarbera  6-2 205 Portland (WHL)
G11. Jonanthan Pelletier 5-11 165 Drummondville (QMJHL)
G12. Dany Sabourin  6-2 165 Sherbrooke (QMJHL)
G13. Josh Blackburn  6-0 185 Dubuque (USHL)
G14. Chris Madden   6-0 177 Guelph (OHL)
G15. Andrew Raycroft  6-0 150 Sudbury (OHL)

European Skaters
E1. Vitaly Vishnevsky D 6-0 183 Yaroslav (Russia)
E2. Dimitri Kalinin  D 6-2 198 Cheljabinsk (Russia)
E3. Artem Chubarov  C 6-1 189 Dynamo (Russia)
E4. Milan Kraft  C 6-2 178 Plzen (Czech Rep.)
E5. Julien Vaucliar  D 6-1 198 Luhano (Switzerland)
E6. Anton But  W 6-0 185 Yaroslav (Russia)
E7. Adrian Wichser   C 6-0 176 Kloten (Switzerland)
E8. Petr Slobada  D 6-1 178 Jihlave (Czech Rep.)
E9. Maxim Krayev  W 6-0 183 Yekaterinburg (Russia)
E10. Josef Vasicek  C 6-4 185 Slavia Praha (Czech Rep.)
E11. Marc Reichert  W 6-2 212 Davos (Switzerland)
E12. Bjorn Christen  W 6-0 183 Bern (Switzerland)
E13. Sergei Kuznetisoc C 6-0 183 Yaroslav (Russia)
E14. Ossi Vaananen  D 6-2 196 Jokerit (Finland)
E15. Niklas Hagman  W 5-11 198 Helsinki (Finland)
E16. David Jonsson  D 6-1 187 Leksand (Sweden)
E17. Tomek Valtonen  W 6-1 191 Iives (Finland)
E18. Christan Berglund W 5-11 180 Farjestead (Finland)
E19. Miroslav Zalesak  W 6-0 183 Nitra (Slovakia)
E20. Gabriel Karlsson  F 6-1 191 HV71 (Sweden)
E21. Tomas Zizka  W 6-1 198 Zin (Czech rep.)
E22. Andrei Markov  D 5-11 198 Chimik (Russia)
E23. Alexander Ryazantsev D 5-11 198 Spartak (Russia)
E24. Miiko Jokela   D 6-1 207 Helsinki (Finland)
E25. Lubomir Pistek  W 6-2 187 Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
E26. Christan Backman D 6-1 180 Frolunda (Sweden)
E27. Jari Vluhkola  C 6-0 176 Karpat (Finland)

European Goaltenders
EG1. Zdenk Smid  5-11 172 Pizen (Czech Rep.)
EG2. Alexei Volkov   6-1 185 Sovetov (Russia)
EG3. Iija Bryzgalov  6-2 194 Togliatti (Russia)
EG4. Niklas Backstrom 6-1 176 Helsinki (Finland)
EG5. Mika Lehto  5-11 176 Assat (Finland)

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

TUESDAY, JAN. 27

Calgary Flames: Recalled defenseman Rocky Thompson from Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars: Claimed center Jarrod Skalde off waivers from the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers: Loaned defenseman Alexander Zhurik to the Belarus National Team.

New York Islanders: Sent center Kip Miller to Utah of the International Hockey League and loaned right wing Dane Jackson to Rochester of the American Hockey League. Recalled right wing Dan Plante from Utah.

Phoenix Coyotes: Sent defenseman Sean Gagnon to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Signed right wing Jaromir Jagr to a four-year contract extension through the 2002-03 season.

Vancouver Canucks: Recalled defenseman Chad Allan and left wing Dave Roberts from Syracuse of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals: Sent center Jan Bulis to Portland of the American Hockey League for conditioning purposes.

MONDAY, JAN. 26

Calgary Flames: Recalled defenseman Kevin Dahl from Chicago of the International Hockey League.

New York Islanders: Recalled right wing Steve Webb from Kentucky of the American Hockey League.

SUNDAY, JAN. 25

No transactions reported.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24

Anaheim Mighty Ducks: Sent defenseman Pavel Trnka to Cincinnati of the American Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens: Recalled forward Terry Ryan from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23

St. Louis Blues: Recalled defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick from Worcester of the American Hockey League.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Sent defenseman Per Gustafsson to St. John's of the American Hockey League.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22

Calgary Flames: Recalled center Hnat Domenichelli and left wing Todd Hlushko from Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Chicago Blackhawks: Signed left wing Bob Probert to a three-year contract extension.

Montreal Canadiens: Recalled defenseman Brett Clark from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Claimed defenseman Jassen Cullimore off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21

National Hockey League: Suspended Phoenix Coyotes right wing Rick Tocchet at least one game, pending a Jan. 22 hearing, for his hit on Edmonton's Ryan Smyth Jan. 20.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Recalled center Matt Cullen from Cincinnati of the American Hockey League.

Boston Bruins: Recalled defenseman Mattias Timander from Providence of the American Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks: Recalled center Lonny Bohonos and defenseman Bert Robertsson from Syracuse of the American Hockey League.

MONDAY, JAN. 19

Buffalo Sabres: Recalled left wing Vaclav Varada from Rochester of the American Hockey League.

Calgary Flames: Recalled center Erik Andersson, goaltender Tyler Moss and right wing Eric Landry from Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars: Placed defenseman Richard Matvichuk on injured reserve with a torn ACL. Activated right wing Todd Harvey from injured reserve. Recalled left wing Juha Lind from Michigan of the International Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers: Recalled defenseman Terran Sandwith from Hamilton of the American Hockey League.

Florida Panthers: Loaned goaltender Todd MacDonald to Cincinnati of the International Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens: Sent defenseman Brett Clark to Fredericton of the American Hockey League.

New York Islanders: Recalled defenseman Jason Strudwick from Kentucky of the American Hockey League and right wing Dane Jackson from Rochester of the AHL.

New York Rangers: Recalled left wing P.J. Stock from Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Phoenix Coyotes: Recalled goaltender Scott Langkow from Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Recalled defenseman Mike McBain from Adirondack of the American Hockey League. Loaned defenseman David Shaw to Las Vegas of the International Hockey League.

SUNDAY, JAN. 18

No transactions reported.

SATURDAY, JAN. 17

Philadelphia Flyers: Traded center Vinny Prospal, right wing Pat Falloon and a 1998 second-round draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for right wing Alexandre Daigle.

Washington Capitals: Agreed to a four-year contract with right wing Peter Bondra.

FRIDAY, JAN. 16

Colorado Avalanche: Sent right wing Christian Matte to Hershey of the American Hockey League.

Florida Panthers: Acquired right wing Dino Ciccarelli and defenseman Jeff Norton from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goaltender Mark Fitzpatrick and right wing Jody Hull. Recalled goaltender Kevin Weekes from Fort Wayne of the International Hockey League.

Los Angeles Kings: Released left wing Sean O'Brien.

Phoenix Coyotes: Sent defensemen Sean Gagnon and Jason Doig to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Sent goaltender Derek Wilkinson to Cleveland of the International Hockey League.

THURSDAY, JAN. 15

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Sent center Bob Wren to Cincinnati of the American Hockey League.

Buffalo Sabres: Picked up the option on goaltender Dominik Hasek's contract for the 1998-99 season.

Calgary Flames: Sent centers Todd Hlushko and Eric Landry, right wing Erik Andersson and goaltender Tyler Moss to Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Carolina Hurricanes: Sent left wing Bates Battaglia and goaltender Mike Fountain to New Haven of the American Hockey League.

Dallas Stars: Sent left wings Juha Lind and Jamie Wright to Michigan of the International Hockey League.

Montreal Canadiens: Acquired left wing Patrick Poulin, right wing Mick Vukota and defenseman Igor Ulanov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for right wing Stephane Richer, center Darcy Tucker and defenseman David Wilkie.

New Jersey Devils: Sent left wing Jay Pandolfo and center Petr Sykora to Albany.

New York Rangers: Sent defenseman Ronnie Sundin, left wing Sylvain Blouin and center P.J. Stock to Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Phoenix Coyotes: Sent right wing Brad Isbister to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Loaned goaltender Peter Skudra to Kansas City of the International Hockey League.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14

Detroit Red Wings: Sent defenseman Yan Golubovsky to Adirondack of the American Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers: Sent defenseman Sean Brown, center Scott Fraser and right wing Georges Laraque to Hamilton of the American Hockey League.

New York Rangers: Recalled left wing Sylvain Blouin from Hartford of the American Hockey League. Claimed center Peter Ferraro off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins and assigned him to Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Ottawa Senators: Loaned defenseman Radim Bicanek to Manitoba of the International Hockey League.

Philadelphia Flyers: Sent right wing John Druce to Philadelphia of the American Hockey League.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Recalled defenseman Daniil Markov from St. John's of the American Hockey League.

TUESDAY, JAN. 13

New York Islanders: Sent goaltender Eric Fichaud to Utah of the International Hockey League.

Washington Capitals: Loaned goaltender Stephane Beauregard to Chicago of the International Hockey League. Activated goaltender Bill Ranford from injured reserve.

MONDAY, JAN. 12

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Recalled center Bob Wren from Cincinnati of the American Hockey League. Sent center Kevin Todd to Long Beach of the International Hockey League.

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

Vancouver Canucks: Recalled left wing Larry Courville from Syracuse of the American Hockey League. Sent defenseman Bert Robertsson to Syracuse and right wing Lonny Bohonos to Syracuse on a conditioning loan.

SUNDAY, JAN. 11

Los Angeles Kings: Recalled defenseman Jan Vopat from Utah of the International Hockey League.

Phoenix Coyotes: Recalled goaltender Scott Langkow from Springfield of the American Hockey League.

SATURDAY, JAN. 10

Calgary Flames: Recalled goaltender Tyler Moss from Saint John of the American Hockey League.

FRIDAY, JAN. 9

Calgary Flames: Recalled forward Erik Andersson from Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled goaltender Mike Fountain from New Haven of the American Hockey League. Sent goaltender Pat Jablonski to Cleveland of the International Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers: Acquired defenseman Bobby Dollas from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for defenseman Drew Bannister.

New Jersey Devils: Sent center Sergei Brylin to Albany of the American Hockey League for conditioning purposes.

New York Rangers: Recalled defensemen Geoff Smith and Ronnie Sundin from Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sent right wing Robert Dome to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8

Chicago Blackhawks: Claimed center Jarrod Skalde off waivers from the San Jose Sharks.

Florida Panthers: Signed defenseman Joey Tetarenko.

Montreal Canadiens: Recalled goaltender Jose Theodore from Fredericton of the American Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils: Re-signed right wing Randy McKay to a multi-year contract extension. Traded left wing Reid Simpson to the Chicago Blackhawks for a fourth-round draft pick in 1998 and future considerations.

Ottawa Senators: Sent center Derek Armstrong to Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Phoenix Coyotes: Sent center Chad Kilger to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

St. Louis Blues: Sent right wing Chris Kenady and defenseman Libor Zabransky to Worcester of the American Hockey League.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7

Calgary Flames: Sent center Jim Dowd to Saint John of the American Hockey League.

Colorado Avalanche: Sent goaltender David Aebischer to Hershey of the American Hockey League.

Detroit Red Wings: Re-signed right wing Doug Brown to a three-year contract.

New Jersey Devils: Sent goaltender Rich Shulmistra and center Brendan Morrison to Albany of the American Hockey League; assigned defenseman Brad Bombardir to Albany for conditioning purposes.

Vancouver Canucks: Sent left wing Dave Roberts to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6

Detroit Red Wings: Placed center Kris Draper on injured reserve. Recalled left wing Darryl Laplante from Adirondack of the American Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers: Claimed center Tony Hrkac off waivers from the Dallas Stars.

Los Angeles Kings: Loaned goaltender Frederic Chabot to Houston of the International Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils: Recalled center Sergei Brylin from Albany of the American Hockey League.

Ottawa Senators: Recalled defenseman Radim Bicanek from Manitoba of the International Hockey League.

San Jose Sharks: Sent Alexander Korolyuk to Kentucky of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals: Recalled center Andrei Nikolishin from conditioning at Portland of the American Hockey League.

MONDAY, JAN. 5

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Sent center Matt Cullen and defenseman Mike Crowley to Cincinnati Ducks of the American Hockey League.

Boston Bruins: Sent center Cameron Mann to Providence of the American Hockey League.

Buffalo Sabres: Recalled goaltender Steve Shields from Rochester of the American Hockey League.

Chicago Blackhawks: Recalled left wing Ryan Huska from Indianapolis of the International Hockey League.

Dallas Stars: Activated center Joe Nieuwendyk from injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers: Sent left wings Joe Hulbig and Doug Friedman to Hamilton of the American Hockey League. Loaned goaltender Steve Passmore to San Antonio of the International Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils: Recalled left wing Jay Pandolfo and center Sergei Brylin from Albany of the American Hockey League.

San Jose Sharks: Signed free-agent defenseman Shawn Heins.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4

Los Angeles Kings: Recalled goaltender Frederic Chabot from Houston of the International Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils: Acquired center Jason Arnott and defenseman Bryan Muir from the Edmonton Oilers for right wing Bill Guerin and left wing Valeri Zelepukin.

SATURDAY, JAN. 3

Carolina Hurricanes: Recalled left wing Bates Battaglia and goaltender Tripp Tracy from New Haven of the American Hockey League.

Los Angeles Kings: Sent left wing Donald MacLean to Fredericton of the American Hockey League.

St. Louis Blues: Signed left wing Michel Picard to an offer sheet.

FRIDAY, JAN. 2

Boston Bruins: Sent defenseman Mattias Timander to Providence of the American Hockey League.

Carolina Hurricanes: Traded goaltender Sean Burke, defenseman Enrico Ciccone and left wing Geoff Sanderson to the Vancouver Canucks for goaltender Kirk McLean and left wing Martin Gelinas.

Dallas Stars: Activated left wing Benoit Hogue from the injured reserve list; assigned left wing Jamie Wright to Michigan of the International Hockey League; recalled left wing Patrick Cote from Michigan and placed him on the injured reserve list.

New Jersey Devils: Sent goaltender Peter Sidorkiewicz to Albany of the American Hockey League. Recalled center Brendan Morrison from Albany.

New York Rangers: Recalled left wing P.J. Stock from Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Acquired defenseman Jeff Brown from the Carolina Hurricanes for a conditional 1999 draft pick. Recalled center Jamie Baker from Chicago of the International Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks: Sent goaltender Corey Hirsch to Syracuse of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals: Sent left wing Andrei Nikolishin to Portland of the American Hockey League for conditioning. Sent center Benoit Gratton to Portland.

THURSDAY, JAN. 1

Calgary Flames: Loaned right wing Jesper Mattsson to Malmo of the Swedish Elite League.

Florida Panthers: Sent right wing David Nemirovsky to New Haven of the American Hockey League.

New Jersey Devils: Placed goaltender Mike Dunham on the injured list. Recalled goaltender Richard Shulmistra from Albany of the American Hockey League.