41.   The Vancouver Canucks sent defenseman Justin Kurtz and forward Harold Druken to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League, and recalled defenseman Byran Helmer on Friday.

42.   To make room on the roster, the Panthers sent defensemen Brad Ference and Lance Ward to Louisville.

43.   Vancouver sent veteran defenseman Gerald Diduck to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for minor-league prospect Bodgan Savenko and a third-round draft pick.