COLUMBUS, Ohio — Blue Jackets defenseman Bryan Berard apologized to his team and the Columbus fans Friday, saying he's "embarrassed" he's been suspended from international competition for two years after testing positive for a banned steroid.

The test the 28-year-old Berard failed wasn't part of the NHL's new testing program that began Sunday, so he will not be subject to league discipline.

A sample taken from Berard on Nov. 12 tested positive for 19-norandrosterone, a steroid that helps athletes add strength and muscle and lose weight.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes traded center Petr Nedved Friday to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Dennis Seidenberg.Nedved had two goals and nine assists in 25 games in his first season with the Coyotes.