NHL

The Dallas Stars placed defenseman Sergei Zubov on the injured reserve list Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Kings and center Patrick O'Sullivan agreed on a three-year contract Tuesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The New York Islanders placed center Mike Sillinger and defensemen Chris Campoli and Andy Sutton on injured reserve Tuesday.

The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Kyle McLaren on waivers Tuesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Luke Schenn to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday.

Every season brings surprises and disappointments. Who would have expected the Montreal Canadiens to improve off their 90-point campaign in 2006-07 and finish with the most points in the Eastern Conference? Even captain Saku Koivu stated last September that Montreal was not going to be a Stanley Cup contender.

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension on Monday after receiving his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.

The Columbus Blue Jackets released defenseman Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Dan LaCouture to a one-year contract, assistant general manager Ron Francis announced Monday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Lukas Krajicek and forward Juraj Simek from the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Michel Ouellet on Monday.