Hockey transactions

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:

National Hockey League

BOSTON BRUINS-Assigned D Adam McQuaid and F Drew Larman to Providence (AHL).

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Activated LW Fredrik Modin from injured reserve. Assigned LW Alexandre Picard to Syracuse (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD-Placed RW Petr Sykora and F Robbie Earl on waivers.

MONTREAL CANADIENS-Recalled F Mathieu Darche from Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Reassigned F Andreas Thuresson to Milwaukee (AHL). Signed D Kevin Klein to a three-year contract.

ST. LOUIS BLUES-Named Tyler Love goaltending consultant.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS-Recalled D Karl Alzner from Hershey (AHL).