Hockey transactions
Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:
National Hockey League
BOARD OF GOVERNORS-Approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to a group headed by the Molson brothers.
NHL-Suspended Washington F Alex Ovechkin two games for extended his knee while delivering a hit to Carolina D Tim Gleason during Monday's game.
BOSTON BRUINS-Signed F Marc Savard to a seven-year contract extension.
CAROLINA HURRICANES-Placed D Joe Corvo on injured reserve. Assigned F Patrick Dwyer to Albany (AHL).
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Added D Mathieu Roy to the roster on emergency recall from Syracuse (AHL).
NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Reassigned D Alexander Sulzer to Milwaukee (AHL).
NEW YORK RANGERS-Assigned D Bobby Sanguinetti to Hartford (AHL).
ST. LOUIS BLUES-Assigned D Jonas Junland to Peoria (AHL).
SAN JOSE SHARKS-Claimed D Jay Leach off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.
