Ducks, Wings Swap

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim acquired center-right wing Mike Sillinger and defenseman Jason York from the Detroit Red Wings for left wing Stu Grimson, defenseman Mark Ferner and a sixth-round draft choice in 1996.

NHL teams are scrambling to strengthen their teams for the playoffs and beat the 3 p.m. EDT Friday trading deadline.

Shayne Corson was removed as captain of the Edmonton Oilers for questioning rookie coach George Burnett’s benching of him during a loss to Los Angeles.