August 26, 2003 :
• The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed goaltender Karl Goehring
  
  August 25, 2003 :
• The Pittsburgh Penguins Traded goaltender Johan Hedberg to the Vancouver Canucks for Vancouver's 2nd round choice in the 2004 Entry Draft
  
  August 22, 2003 :
• The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed goaltender Sebastien Caron to a multi-year contract; signed free agent goaltender Martin Brochu
  
  August 21, 2003 :
• The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Andy Chiodo
  
  August 19, 2003 :
• The San Jose Sharks signed goaltender Nolan Schaefer
• The Washington Capitals re-signed goaltender Rastislav Stana
• The Manchester Monarchs (AHL) signed goaltender Adam Hauser to one-year contract
  
  August 18, 2003 :
• The Dallas Stars signed goaltender Dan Ellis to a three-year contract
  
  August 14, 2003 :
• The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) announced the signing of goaltender Scott Stirling
  
  August 12, 2003 :
• The Florida Panthers signed free agent goaltender Travis Scott
  
  August 11, 2003 :
• The Atlanta Thrashers re-signed goaltender Pasi Nurminen
• The Springfield Falcons (AHL) announced the signing of goaltender Scott Dickie
  
  August 6, 2003 :
• The Ottawa Senators named Phil Myre goaltending coach
• Florida Panthers goaltender Tyrone Garner signed as a free agent in Germany