May 18, 2004 :
• The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the resignation of vice chairman Ken Dryden
  
  May 13, 2004 :
• The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with goaltender Cam Ward on a multi-year contract
  
  May 4, 2004 :
• The Worcester IceCats (AHL)assigned goaltender Cody Rudkowsky to Reading of the ECHL