NHL and Hockey Rumors for Jan 3, 2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Taylor Pyatt off waivers from the New York Rangers.

The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Zenon Konopka on waivers.

The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Jonathan-Ismael Diaby to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Diaby was the Preds' 64th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

The New York Rangers have signed forward Anthony Duclair to an entry-level contract.  Duclair was the 80th choice in the 2013 NHL Draft.

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Emile Poirier to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Poirier was the Flames' first round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Ryan Olsen to a three-year, two-way, entry-level contract.  Olsen was the Jets' sixth round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

The Jets have also signed forward Nic Petan to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Petan was the Jets' second round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Kerby Rychel to a three-year, entry-level contract.  Rychel was the Jacket's second of three picks in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft.

NHL and Hockey Rumors for Dec 31, 2013

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The Calgary Flames acquired right winger Kevin Westgarth from the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Greg Nemisz.

TSN's Darren Dreger also speculates that there may be more moves by the Hurricanes in the near future.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have placed forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie on waivers.

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nic Petan to a three-year, entry level contract.  Petan was the Jets' 2nd round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.