The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th
NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the
Ottawa Senators at
Scotiabank Place in the city of
Ottawa, Ontario, on June 20–21, 2008. The Senators were originally awarded the
2005 NHL Entry Draft, but because of the
lockout, that draft was scaled back significantly from its usual format of being open to the public and having many draft-eligible players in attendance. The actual 2005 drafting was held in Ottawa's
Westin Hotel instead of the Corel Centre, as Canadian Tire Centre was then known. As a result of 2005's abridged draft, Ottawa was compensated with the 2008 draft.
Draft weekend
The draft was part of a festival of events that
Ottawa and the NHL presented at the Scotiabank Place arena. Before the first round and during the later rounds, the patio outside the main doors was the site of the 'Senators Fan Fest', with hockey games and music. Indoors, the NHL presented an exhibit of NHL trophies, including the
Stanley Cup. A hockey card and memorabilia sale was also held.[1]
Draft lottery
The 2008 draft lottery was held April 7. The
Tampa Bay Lightning retained the first overall selection. There were no changes from the reverse order of finish of the
2007–08 NHL season.
The
New York Islanders' first-round pick went to the
Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent conditional second and third-round picks in either 2008 or
2009 to New York in exchange for this pick.
The
Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (9th overall) and Florida's second-round pick in 2008 (40th overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (5th overall) to Toronto in exchange for conditional second and third-round picks in either 2008 or
2009
The
Florida Panthers' first-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick 2008 (7th overall) to Nashville in exchange for Florida's second-round pick in 2008 (40th overall) and this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent
Tomas Vokoun to Florida in exchange for Detroit's second-round pick in
2007, a conditional second-round pick in 2007 or 2008 and this pick.
The
Edmonton Oilers' first-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (13th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Calgary and Dallas' first-round picks in 2008 (17th and 28th overall) to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
The
Buffalo Sabres' first-round pick went to the
Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Edmonton's first-round pick in 2008 (12th overall) to Buffalo in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' first-round pick went to the
Ottawa Senators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (18th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
Calgary Flames' first-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Edmonton's first-round pick in 2008 (12th overall) to Los Angeles in exchange for Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Michael Cammalleri to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
The
Ottawa Senators' first-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (15th overall) to Ottawa in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Colorado Avalanche's first-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
R. J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in 2008 (118th overall) to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (67th overall) and this pick.
Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Adam Foote to Colorado in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Colorado qualifies for the
2008 Stanley Cup playoffs – was converted.
The
New Jersey Devils' first-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first and second-round pick in 2008 (23rd and 54th overall) to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim's first-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on July 3, 2006 that sent
Chris Pronger to Anaheim in exchange for
Joffrey Lupul,
Ladislav Šmíd, a first-round pick in the
2007, a second-round pick and a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition was if Anaheim reaches the
2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The condition was met on May 22, 2007.
The
Washington Capitals' first-round pick went to the
Minnesota Wild as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (24th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.
New Jersey previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (21st overall) to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (54th overall) and this pick.
The
Minnesota Wild's first-round pick went to the
New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Washington's first-round pick in 2008 (23rd overall) to Minnesota in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Montreal Canadiens' first-round pick went to the
Calgary Flames as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Alex Tanguay and a fifth-round pick in 2008 (138th overall) to Montreal in exchange for a second-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' first-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Brian Campbell and a seventh-round pick in 2008 to San Jose in exchange for
Steve Bernier and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' first-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Steve Eminger and a third-round pick in 2008 (84th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim's acquired first-round pick went to the Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent two second-round picks (35th and 39th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Mattias Norström,
Konstantin Pushkaryov, a third-round pick (# 64 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the
2007 to Dallas in exchange for
Jaroslav Modrý,
Johan Fransson, a second-round pick and a third-round pick (# 82 overall) in the
2007 along with this pick.
The
Tampa Bay Lightning's second-round pick went to the
Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on June 13, 2007 that sent
Chris Gratton to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).[4] The condition and date of conversion are unknown.
The
Atlanta Thrashers' second-round pick went to the
St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007, that sent
Keith Tkachuk to Atlanta in exchange for
Glen Metropolit, a first and third-round pick in 2007, a conditional first-round pick in 2008 and this pick.
The Phoenix Coyotes'
compensatory second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (39th overall) and this pick.
Phoenix's acquired second-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a second-round (# 46 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Yanic Perreault and a fifth-round draft pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for
Brendan Bell and this pick.
The
Phoenix Coyotes' second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) pick to Phoenix in exchange for a compensatory second-round pick in 2008 (35th overall) and this pick.
The
Florida Panthers' second-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Toronto's first-round pick in 2008 (7th overall) to Nashville in exchange for Florida's first-round pick in 2008 (9th overall) and this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent
Tomas Vokoun to Florida in exchange for Detroit's second-round pick in 2007, a first-round pick in 2008 and this pick.
The
Edmonton Oilers' second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
The
Nashville Predators' second-round pick went to the
Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Ottawa's second-round pick in 2008 (49th overall) and a fourth-round pick in
2009 to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's second-round pick in 2008 (38th overall) to Nashville in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (76th overall) and this pick.
Calgary re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in
2009 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for
Michael Cammalleri and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 29, 2007 that sent
Craig Conroy to Calgary in exchange for
Jamie Lundmark, a fourth-round pick in
2007 Entry Draft and this pick.
Phoenix's second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a second-round pick (46th overall) in 2008 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 Entry Draft and this pick.
Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Olli Jokinen to Phoenix in exchange for
Keith Ballard,
Nick Boynton and this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Oleg Saprykin and a seventh-round pick in
2007 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for this pick.
Edmonton's acquired second-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on July 5, 2007 that sent
Allan Rourke and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for this pick.
Edmonton previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 3, 2006 that sent
Chris Pronger to Anaheim in exchange for
Joffrey Lupul,
Ladislav Šmíd, a first-round pick in the
2007, a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. The condition of the conditional pick was if Anaheim reaches the
2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The condition was met May 22, 2007.
The
Washington Capitals' second-round pick went to the
New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (21st overall) to Washington in exchange for a first-round pick (23rd overall) and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' second-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Buffalo's first-round pick in
2007 to San Jose for Carolina's second-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Carolina's second-round pick in
2007 to Philadelphia in exchange for Nashville's third-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Pittsburgh Penguins' second-round pick went to the
Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Hal Gill to Pittsburgh in exchange for a fifth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Brad Stuart to Detroit in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Tampa Bay Lightning's third-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth and fifth-round pick both in 2008 (117th and 147th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
The
Columbus Blue Jackets' third-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
R. J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in 2008 (118th overall) to Columbus in exchange for Colorado's first-round pick in 2008 (19th overall) and this pick.
The
Toronto Maple Leafs' third-round pick went to the
Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third and fourth-round pick both in 2008 (72nd and 102nd overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (5th overall) to Toronto in exchange for a first-round pick in 2008 (7th overall), a conditional second-round pick in
2009 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – New York will receive a second-round pick in 2008 and a third-round pick in
2009 or a second-round pick in 2009 and a third-round pick in 2008, at the Islanders choice – was converted on June 21, 2008.
Toronto previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Chad Kilger to Florida in exchange for this pick.
The
Vancouver Canucks' third-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on July 25, 2005 where Anaheim transferred a third-round pick in
2006 and a second-round pick in
2007 to Vancouver in exchange for this pick. Vancouver received these picks as compensation for the Ducks signing of head coach
Randy Carlyle.
The
Chicago Blackhawks' third-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's third-round pick in 2008 (68th overall) to Chicago in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 (102nd overall) and this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
Edmonton previously re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 5, 2007 that sent Anaheim's second-round pick in 2008 to the New York Islanders in exchange for
Allan Rourke and this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 18, 2007 that sent
Denis Grebeshkov to Edmonton in exchange for
Marc-Andre Bergeron and this pick.
The
Buffalo Sabres' third-round pick went to the
Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent the Rangers third-round pick in 2008 (81st overall) and Vancouver's fourth-round pick in 2008 (101st overall) to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' third-round pick went to the
Phoenix Coyotes as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's second-round pick in 2008 (38th overall) to Nashville in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (46th overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles' acquired third-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 Entry Draft and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 5, 2007 that sent
Sean Avery and the rights to John Seymour to the Rangers in exchange for
Jason Ward, the rights to
Jan Marek, rights to
Marc-André Cliche and a conditional third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition of this pick was if Los Angeles fails to sign Marek before the
2007–08 NHL season. It was converted.
The
Washington Capitals' third-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (27th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for
Steve Eminger and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' third-round pick went to the
St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick in 2007 to San Jose in exchange for Toronto's first and second-round picks in 2007 and this pick.
Phoenix's acquired third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent
Alex Bourret to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Georges Laraque to Pittsburgh in exchange for
Daniel Carcillo and this pick.
Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in the
2009 Entry Draft and a fifth-round pick in the
2010 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 20, 2007 that sent
Ryan Munce to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
The
Los Angeles Kings' fourth-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in
2007 to Los Angeles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth-round pick went to the
Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth and fifth-round pick in 2008 (107th and 137th overall) to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
The
Vancouver Canucks' fourth-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (74th overall) to Los Angeles in exchange for the Rangers third-round pick in 2008 (81st overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007 that sent
Brent Sopel to Vancouver in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in
2007 and this pick.
The
Chicago Blackhawks' fourth-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's third-round pick in 2008 (68th overall) to Chicago in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (72nd overall) and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' fourth-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's fourth-round pick in
2009 and a seventh-round pick in 2008 (207th overall) to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' fourth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (97th overall) to Boston in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2008 (137th overall) and this pick.
The
New York Rangers' fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in
2009 and a seventh-round pick in 2008 (201st overall) to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Chris Mason to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
St. Louis previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Christian Backman to New York in exchange for this pick.
Boston's acquired fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on February 10, 2007 that sent
Andrew Ference and
Chuck Kobasew to Boston in exchange for
Brad Stuart,
Wayne Primeau and a conditional pick (this pick) in the
2008 Entry Draft. The condition of this pick was if Calgary does not re-sign Stuart after the
2007–08 NHL season, they will receive a fourth-round pick in the
2008 Entry Draft. The condition was converted on July 3, 2007 when Stuart signed with Los Angeles.
Boston previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 1, 2007 that sent
Milan Jurčina to Washington in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition of this pick was if Jurčina averages more than 20 minutes per game for the
2007–08 NHL season, Boston would receive a third-round pick and if less than 20 minutes, a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft. Boston would received a fourth-round pick as Jurčina averaged 16:38 minutes for the season.
The
San Jose Sharks' fourth-round pick went to the
Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (62nd overall) to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009, a fifth-round pick in 2008 (147th overall) and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' fourth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Colorado's first-round pick in 2008 (19th overall) and a third-round pick in 2008 (67th overall) to Philadelphia for
R. J. Umberger and this pick.
Tampa Bay's acquired fourth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fifth and seventh-round pick and two seventh-round picks (# 183 & # 210 overall) in the
2007 to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 2, 2006 that sent
Darryl Sydor to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix's fifth-round pick went to Toronto Maple as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Brendan Bell and a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for
Yanic Perreault and this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' fifth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (97th overall) to Boston in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 (107th overall) and this pick.
The
Calgary Flames' fifth-round pick went to the
Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (25th overall) and a second-round pick in
2009 to Calgary in exchange for
Alex Tanguay and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' fifth-round pick went to the
Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (62nd overall) to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009, a fourth-round pick in 2008 (117th overall) and this pick.
Philadelphia's fifth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on December 20, 2006 that sent
Mike York to Philadelphia in exchange for
Randy Robitaille and this pick.
Chicago's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Nikita Alexeev to Chicago in exchange for
Karl Stewart and this pick.
Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2006 that sent
Craig Anderson to Florida in exchange for this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' sixth-round pick went to the
Colorado Avalanche as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Calgary's sixth-round pick in
2007 to Boston in exchange for this pick.
Colorado's sixth-round was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a third-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft along with this pick.
San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Scott Parker to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
The
Minnesota Wild's sixth-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Chris Simon to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
Montreal's sixth-round pick went to Dallas Stars as the result of a trade on September 30, 2006 that sent
Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for
Mike Ribeiro and this pick.
The
Dallas Stars' sixth-round pick went to the
Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a sixth-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 10, 2007 that sent
Evgeny Federov to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
The
St. Louis Blues' seventh-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Jean-Sebastien Aubin to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 14, 2007 that sent
Andy McDonald to St. Louis in exchange for
Doug Weight,
Michal Birner and this pick.
The
New York Islanders' seventh-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Rob Davison to New York in exchange for this pick.
The
Buffalo Sabres' seventh-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Steve Bernier and a first-round pick in 2008 to Buffalo in exchange for
Brian Campbell and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' seventh-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 18, 2008 that sent
Vaclav Prospal to Tampa Bay in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Jan Hlavac to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
New York Rangers' seventh-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (111th overall) to New York in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Minnesota's seventh-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Aaron Voros to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' seventh-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (106th overall) to San Jose in exchange for Toronto's fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' seventh-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in
2009 to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th
NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the
Ottawa Senators at
Scotiabank Place in the city of
Ottawa, Ontario, on June 20–21, 2008. The Senators were originally awarded the
2005 NHL Entry Draft, but because of the
lockout, that draft was scaled back significantly from its usual format of being open to the public and having many draft-eligible players in attendance. The actual 2005 drafting was held in Ottawa's
Westin Hotel instead of the Corel Centre, as Canadian Tire Centre was then known. As a result of 2005's abridged draft, Ottawa was compensated with the 2008 draft.
Draft weekend
The draft was part of a festival of events that
Ottawa and the NHL presented at the Scotiabank Place arena. Before the first round and during the later rounds, the patio outside the main doors was the site of the 'Senators Fan Fest', with hockey games and music. Indoors, the NHL presented an exhibit of NHL trophies, including the
Stanley Cup. A hockey card and memorabilia sale was also held.[1]
Draft lottery
The 2008 draft lottery was held April 7. The
Tampa Bay Lightning retained the first overall selection. There were no changes from the reverse order of finish of the
2007–08 NHL season.
The
New York Islanders' first-round pick went to the
Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent conditional second and third-round picks in either 2008 or
2009 to New York in exchange for this pick.
The
Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (9th overall) and Florida's second-round pick in 2008 (40th overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (5th overall) to Toronto in exchange for conditional second and third-round picks in either 2008 or
2009
The
Florida Panthers' first-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick 2008 (7th overall) to Nashville in exchange for Florida's second-round pick in 2008 (40th overall) and this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent
Tomas Vokoun to Florida in exchange for Detroit's second-round pick in
2007, a conditional second-round pick in 2007 or 2008 and this pick.
The
Edmonton Oilers' first-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (13th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Calgary and Dallas' first-round picks in 2008 (17th and 28th overall) to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
The
Buffalo Sabres' first-round pick went to the
Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Edmonton's first-round pick in 2008 (12th overall) to Buffalo in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' first-round pick went to the
Ottawa Senators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (18th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
Calgary Flames' first-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Edmonton's first-round pick in 2008 (12th overall) to Los Angeles in exchange for Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Michael Cammalleri to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
The
Ottawa Senators' first-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (15th overall) to Ottawa in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Colorado Avalanche's first-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
R. J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in 2008 (118th overall) to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (67th overall) and this pick.
Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Adam Foote to Colorado in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Colorado qualifies for the
2008 Stanley Cup playoffs – was converted.
The
New Jersey Devils' first-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first and second-round pick in 2008 (23rd and 54th overall) to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim's first-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on July 3, 2006 that sent
Chris Pronger to Anaheim in exchange for
Joffrey Lupul,
Ladislav Šmíd, a first-round pick in the
2007, a second-round pick and a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition was if Anaheim reaches the
2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The condition was met on May 22, 2007.
The
Washington Capitals' first-round pick went to the
Minnesota Wild as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (24th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.
New Jersey previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (21st overall) to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (54th overall) and this pick.
The
Minnesota Wild's first-round pick went to the
New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Washington's first-round pick in 2008 (23rd overall) to Minnesota in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Montreal Canadiens' first-round pick went to the
Calgary Flames as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Alex Tanguay and a fifth-round pick in 2008 (138th overall) to Montreal in exchange for a second-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' first-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Brian Campbell and a seventh-round pick in 2008 to San Jose in exchange for
Steve Bernier and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' first-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Steve Eminger and a third-round pick in 2008 (84th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim's acquired first-round pick went to the Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent two second-round picks (35th and 39th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Mattias Norström,
Konstantin Pushkaryov, a third-round pick (# 64 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the
2007 to Dallas in exchange for
Jaroslav Modrý,
Johan Fransson, a second-round pick and a third-round pick (# 82 overall) in the
2007 along with this pick.
The
Tampa Bay Lightning's second-round pick went to the
Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on June 13, 2007 that sent
Chris Gratton to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).[4] The condition and date of conversion are unknown.
The
Atlanta Thrashers' second-round pick went to the
St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007, that sent
Keith Tkachuk to Atlanta in exchange for
Glen Metropolit, a first and third-round pick in 2007, a conditional first-round pick in 2008 and this pick.
The Phoenix Coyotes'
compensatory second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (39th overall) and this pick.
Phoenix's acquired second-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a second-round (# 46 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Yanic Perreault and a fifth-round draft pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for
Brendan Bell and this pick.
The
Phoenix Coyotes' second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Dallas' first-round pick in 2008 (28th overall) pick to Phoenix in exchange for a compensatory second-round pick in 2008 (35th overall) and this pick.
The
Florida Panthers' second-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Toronto's first-round pick in 2008 (7th overall) to Nashville in exchange for Florida's first-round pick in 2008 (9th overall) and this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent
Tomas Vokoun to Florida in exchange for Detroit's second-round pick in 2007, a first-round pick in 2008 and this pick.
The
Edmonton Oilers' second-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
The
Nashville Predators' second-round pick went to the
Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Ottawa's second-round pick in 2008 (49th overall) and a fourth-round pick in
2009 to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's second-round pick in 2008 (38th overall) to Nashville in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (76th overall) and this pick.
Calgary re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in
2009 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for
Michael Cammalleri and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 29, 2007 that sent
Craig Conroy to Calgary in exchange for
Jamie Lundmark, a fourth-round pick in
2007 Entry Draft and this pick.
Phoenix's second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a second-round pick (46th overall) in 2008 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 Entry Draft and this pick.
Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Olli Jokinen to Phoenix in exchange for
Keith Ballard,
Nick Boynton and this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Oleg Saprykin and a seventh-round pick in
2007 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for this pick.
Edmonton's acquired second-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on July 5, 2007 that sent
Allan Rourke and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for this pick.
Edmonton previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 3, 2006 that sent
Chris Pronger to Anaheim in exchange for
Joffrey Lupul,
Ladislav Šmíd, a first-round pick in the
2007, a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. The condition of the conditional pick was if Anaheim reaches the
2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The condition was met May 22, 2007.
The
Washington Capitals' second-round pick went to the
New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (21st overall) to Washington in exchange for a first-round pick (23rd overall) and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' second-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Buffalo's first-round pick in
2007 to San Jose for Carolina's second-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Carolina's second-round pick in
2007 to Philadelphia in exchange for Nashville's third-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Pittsburgh Penguins' second-round pick went to the
Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Hal Gill to Pittsburgh in exchange for a fifth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Brad Stuart to Detroit in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Tampa Bay Lightning's third-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth and fifth-round pick both in 2008 (117th and 147th overall) and a third-round pick in
2009 to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
The
Columbus Blue Jackets' third-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
R. J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in 2008 (118th overall) to Columbus in exchange for Colorado's first-round pick in 2008 (19th overall) and this pick.
The
Toronto Maple Leafs' third-round pick went to the
Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third and fourth-round pick both in 2008 (72nd and 102nd overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (5th overall) to Toronto in exchange for a first-round pick in 2008 (7th overall), a conditional second-round pick in
2009 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – New York will receive a second-round pick in 2008 and a third-round pick in
2009 or a second-round pick in 2009 and a third-round pick in 2008, at the Islanders choice – was converted on June 21, 2008.
Toronto previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Chad Kilger to Florida in exchange for this pick.
The
Vancouver Canucks' third-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on July 25, 2005 where Anaheim transferred a third-round pick in
2006 and a second-round pick in
2007 to Vancouver in exchange for this pick. Vancouver received these picks as compensation for the Ducks signing of head coach
Randy Carlyle.
The
Chicago Blackhawks' third-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's third-round pick in 2008 (68th overall) to Chicago in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 (102nd overall) and this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent
Dustin Penner on August 2, 2007.[3]
Edmonton previously re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 5, 2007 that sent Anaheim's second-round pick in 2008 to the New York Islanders in exchange for
Allan Rourke and this pick.
New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 18, 2007 that sent
Denis Grebeshkov to Edmonton in exchange for
Marc-Andre Bergeron and this pick.
The
Buffalo Sabres' third-round pick went to the
Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent the Rangers third-round pick in 2008 (81st overall) and Vancouver's fourth-round pick in 2008 (101st overall) to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' third-round pick went to the
Phoenix Coyotes as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's second-round pick in 2008 (38th overall) to Nashville in exchange for a second-round pick in 2008 (46th overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles' acquired third-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 Entry Draft and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 5, 2007 that sent
Sean Avery and the rights to John Seymour to the Rangers in exchange for
Jason Ward, the rights to
Jan Marek, rights to
Marc-André Cliche and a conditional third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition of this pick was if Los Angeles fails to sign Marek before the
2007–08 NHL season. It was converted.
The
Washington Capitals' third-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (27th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for
Steve Eminger and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' third-round pick went to the
St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick in 2007 to San Jose in exchange for Toronto's first and second-round picks in 2007 and this pick.
Phoenix's acquired third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent
Alex Bourret to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Georges Laraque to Pittsburgh in exchange for
Daniel Carcillo and this pick.
Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in the
2009 Entry Draft and a fifth-round pick in the
2010 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 20, 2007 that sent
Ryan Munce to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
The
Los Angeles Kings' fourth-round pick went to the
Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in
2007 to Los Angeles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2007 and this pick.
The
Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth-round pick went to the
Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth and fifth-round pick in 2008 (107th and 137th overall) to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
The
Vancouver Canucks' fourth-round pick went to the
Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (74th overall) to Los Angeles in exchange for the Rangers third-round pick in 2008 (81st overall) and this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007 that sent
Brent Sopel to Vancouver in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in
2007 and this pick.
The
Chicago Blackhawks' fourth-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's third-round pick in 2008 (68th overall) to Chicago in exchange for a third-round pick in 2008 (72nd overall) and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' fourth-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's fourth-round pick in
2009 and a seventh-round pick in 2008 (207th overall) to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' fourth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (97th overall) to Boston in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2008 (137th overall) and this pick.
The
New York Rangers' fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in
2009 and a seventh-round pick in 2008 (201st overall) to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent
Chris Mason to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
St. Louis previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Christian Backman to New York in exchange for this pick.
Boston's acquired fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on February 10, 2007 that sent
Andrew Ference and
Chuck Kobasew to Boston in exchange for
Brad Stuart,
Wayne Primeau and a conditional pick (this pick) in the
2008 Entry Draft. The condition of this pick was if Calgary does not re-sign Stuart after the
2007–08 NHL season, they will receive a fourth-round pick in the
2008 Entry Draft. The condition was converted on July 3, 2007 when Stuart signed with Los Angeles.
Boston previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 1, 2007 that sent
Milan Jurčina to Washington in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition of this pick was if Jurčina averages more than 20 minutes per game for the
2007–08 NHL season, Boston would receive a third-round pick and if less than 20 minutes, a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft. Boston would received a fourth-round pick as Jurčina averaged 16:38 minutes for the season.
The
San Jose Sharks' fourth-round pick went to the
Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (62nd overall) to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009, a fifth-round pick in 2008 (147th overall) and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' fourth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Colorado's first-round pick in 2008 (19th overall) and a third-round pick in 2008 (67th overall) to Philadelphia for
R. J. Umberger and this pick.
Tampa Bay's acquired fourth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fifth and seventh-round pick and two seventh-round picks (# 183 & # 210 overall) in the
2007 to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 2, 2006 that sent
Darryl Sydor to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
Phoenix's fifth-round pick went to Toronto Maple as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Brendan Bell and a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for
Yanic Perreault and this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' fifth-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (97th overall) to Boston in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2008 (107th overall) and this pick.
The
Calgary Flames' fifth-round pick went to the
Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in 2008 (25th overall) and a second-round pick in
2009 to Calgary in exchange for
Alex Tanguay and this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' fifth-round pick went to the
Tampa Bay Lightning as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in 2008 (62nd overall) to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in
2009, a fourth-round pick in 2008 (117th overall) and this pick.
Philadelphia's fifth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on December 20, 2006 that sent
Mike York to Philadelphia in exchange for
Randy Robitaille and this pick.
Chicago's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Nikita Alexeev to Chicago in exchange for
Karl Stewart and this pick.
Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2006 that sent
Craig Anderson to Florida in exchange for this pick.
The
Boston Bruins' sixth-round pick went to the
Colorado Avalanche as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent Calgary's sixth-round pick in
2007 to Boston in exchange for this pick.
Colorado's sixth-round was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a third-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft along with this pick.
San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Scott Parker to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
The
Minnesota Wild's sixth-round pick went to the
New York Islanders as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Chris Simon to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
Montreal's sixth-round pick went to Dallas Stars as the result of a trade on September 30, 2006 that sent
Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round pick in the
2007 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for
Mike Ribeiro and this pick.
The
Dallas Stars' sixth-round pick went to the
Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a sixth-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 10, 2007 that sent
Evgeny Federov to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
The
St. Louis Blues' seventh-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in
2009 to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Jean-Sebastien Aubin to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 14, 2007 that sent
Andy McDonald to St. Louis in exchange for
Doug Weight,
Michal Birner and this pick.
The
New York Islanders' seventh-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Rob Davison to New York in exchange for this pick.
The
Buffalo Sabres' seventh-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Steve Bernier and a first-round pick in 2008 to Buffalo in exchange for
Brian Campbell and this pick.
The
Nashville Predators' seventh-round pick went to the
Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on June 18, 2008 that sent
Vaclav Prospal to Tampa Bay in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent
Jan Hlavac to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
The
New York Rangers' seventh-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (111th overall) to New York in exchange for a fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
Minnesota's seventh-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent
Aaron Voros to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
The
San Jose Sharks' seventh-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 (106th overall) to San Jose in exchange for Toronto's fourth-round pick in
2009 and this pick.
The
Philadelphia Flyers' seventh-round pick went to the
Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in
2009 to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.