Hockey transactions
National Hockey League
NEW YORK ISLANDERS-Announced they are buying out the remaining four years of C Alexei Yashin's contract.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS-Named Joe Mullen and Jack McIlhargey assistant coaches. Named Kjell Samuelsson associate coach and Neil Little goaltending coach for Philadelphia (AHL).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS-Re-signed F Nik Antropov to a two-year contract.
Central Hockey League
YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS-Named Rich King and Amber Hunsberger account executives.