...first-round disappointments for the Wild in recent years after being drafted fourth overall in 2005. Defenseman A.J. Thelen, drafted in 2004, never played for the team and 2005 pick James Sheppard, a center, has not developed as quickly...

...Kirby Law, D Erik Reitz, D Clayton Stoner, RW Joey Tetarenko and LW Roman Voloshenko to Houston of the AHL, and D A.J. Thelen to Prince Albert of the WHL. NEW YORK RANGERS--Named Perre Dorion amateur scout. Signed D Marc Staal. SAN JOSE...

...Scott Parse, C Trevor Lewis and LW Matt Moulson to Manchester (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD-Reassigned F Tyler Hirsch, D A.J. Thelen, C Peter Olvecky and F Matt Kassian to Houston (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS-Assigned G Chris Holt, G Matt Zaba...