Canucks add Motte from Columbus

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forwards Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Thomas Vanek.

Blue Jackets acquire Zatkoff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired goaltender Jeff Zatkoff from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for future considerations.

AHL announces suspension

Cleveland forward Joe Pendenza has been suspended for one game as a consequence of his actions in a game at Grand Rapids on Dec. 29.