It is the ninth time Carcillo has been suspended in his nine NHL
seasons, and the time off will cost him about $40,000.
His history of suspensions and fines (three) led to the more severe
penalty this time. Cross-checking is usually handled with an in-game
penalty.
The Jets said Perreault is out at least through the All-Star break.
--Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Carle will undergo surgery to
repair torn adductor muscles in his lower abdomen on Tuesday, the
team announced.
The procedure will be performed in Philadelphia by Dr. William
Meyers.
Carle is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.
Carle has four goals and 10 assists in 46 games this season.
--The Columbus Blue Jackets activated right winger Jack Skille off
injured reserve.
Skille, who has missed the past four games after suffering a
lower-body injury at Toronto on Jan. 9, will be available to play in
Monday night's game at Minnesota against the Wild.
--The Nashville Predators reassigned forward Viktor Stalberg to the
Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League.
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Stalberg, 29, has appeared in 10 games with Nashville this season,
recording three assists.
--The Buffalo Sabres reassigned forwards Matt Ellis and Philip
Varone to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
Ellis, 33, is scoreless in four NHL games this season. Varone, 24,
has two goals in seven NHL games this season.
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