National Hockey League

CAROLINA HURRICANES-Named Jason Karmanos executive director of hockey operations.

OTTAWA SENATORS-Signed D Matt Carkner to a two-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS-Traded the rights to F Vaclav Prospal to Tampa Bay for Nashville's 2008 seventh round draft pick and a 2009 conditional draft pick.

American Hockey League

GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS-Fired Mike Stothers, coach.

SYRACUSE CRUNCH-Re-signed LW Jon Mirasty.

CANADIAN INTERUNIVERSITY SPORT

MOUNT ALLISON-Named Kelly Jeffrey interim head coach of football team.