2006–07 NHL transactions

Free agency

Note: This does not include players who have re-signed with their previous team as an unrestricted free agent or as a restricted free agent.

Trades

July

1. 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 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
2. Edmonton's acquired first-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#21 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to Edmonton in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and this pick.
3. The condition of this pick was if Anaheim reaches the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The condition was met on May 22, 2007.
4. 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.
5. The condition of this pick was if Cloutier resigns with Los Angeles prior to the start of the 2006-07 NHL Season. The condition was met on September 27, 2006.
6. Vancouver's acquired third-round pick went to Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on July 4, 2008, that sent Steve Bernier to Vancouver in exchange for a second-round pick in 2010 entry draft and this pick.
7. Buffalo's acquired fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent two fifth-round picks (#139 & #147 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
8. Washington's acquired second-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a third-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Washington in exchange for this pick.
9. : Washington previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.

August

1. Anaheim's acquired second-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on November 13, 2006 that sent George Parros and a third-round pick (#75 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to Anaheim in exchange for a third-round pick (#91 overall) in the 2007 entry draft and this pick.
2. The conditions of this pick are unknown and no selection was made by Anaheim.

September

October

1. The condition of this pick was San Jose would receive a first-round pick in the 2007 entry draft if Malakhov does not resume his NHL career. The condition was converted as Malakhov never played another game professionally after this trade.
2. San Jose's acquired first-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent Bill Guerin to San Jose in exchange for Ville Nieminen, Jay Barriball and this pick.

November

1. The option to swap picks was relinquished in subsequent trade.
2. Anaheim's acquired third-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on February 24, 2007 that sent Gerald Coleman and a first-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Anaheim in exchange for Shane O'Brien and this pick.
3. Colorado's acquired third-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on February 24, 2007 that sent fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft along with a sixth-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
4. The condition of this pick was if Isbister plays more than 40 games in the remaining 2006–07 NHL season. The condition was not met as Isbister played 19 games.

December

1. The conditions of this pick are unknown.

January

1. The conditions of this pick are unknown.
2. 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.
3. 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.

February

1. The condition of this pick was if Jurcina 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 received a fourth-round pick as Jurcina averaged 16:38 minutes for the season.
2. 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.
3. The condition of this pick was if Bochenski played more than 80 NHL games between the day of the trade and the end of the 2007–08 NHL season. Conditions were not met as Bochenski played 71 games.
4. The condition of this pick was if Los Angeles fails to sign Marek before the 2007–08 NHL season. It was converted.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Phoenix's acquired first-round pick went to Edmonton Oilers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#30 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
8. Nashville's first-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 18, 2007 that sent Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
9. Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
10. The conditions of this pick are unknown.
11. Anaheim's acquired first-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#19 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
12. St. Louis' acquired first-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#18 overall) in the 2007 Entry Draft to St. Louis in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and this pick.
13. The condition of this pick was if Atlanta re-sign Tkachuk after the 2007–08 NHL season, St. Louis will receive a first-round pick in the 2008 entry draft. The condition was not met when Atlanta trades Tkachuk rights back to St. Louis on June 26, 2007.
14. Los Angeles' acquired fourth-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 third-round pick (#81 overall) in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
15. Atlanta's acquired third-round pick went to Pittsburgh as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent Chris Thorburn to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
16. 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.
17. : 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.
18. Dallas's acquired fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent three fifth-round picks (#128, #129 & #149 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
19. 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.
20. Ottawa's acquired seventh-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Ottawa in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick (#210 overall) in the 2007 entry draft along with this pick.
21. Columbus's acquired fifth-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for two fifth-round picks (#128 & 129) in the 2007 entry draft and this pick.
22. Washington's Acquired first-round pick went to the San Jose as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and a second-round pick in the 2008 to Washington in exchange for this pick.
23. Florida's acquired second-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent Tomas Vokoun to Florida in exchange for conditional second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft or 2008, a first-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick. Conditions of this pick are unknown.
24. The condition of this pick was if Bertuzzi re-signed with Detroit. Condition was not met.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. The condition of this pick was if Heward re-signed with Los Angeles. Condition was not met.
28. Calgary's acquired fifth-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Calgary in exchange for a fifth-round pick (#139 overall) in the 2007 entry draft and this pick.

May

1. Columbus' acquired fifth-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for three fifth-round picks (#128, #149 overall and this pick) in the 2007 entry draft.

June

The 2007 NHL entry draft was held on June 22–23, 2007.

1. Conditions if this draft pick are unknown.
2. San Jose's acquired first-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#9 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft, a third-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
3. San Jose's acquired first-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent a first-round pick (#9 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to San Jose in exchange for a first-round pick (#13 overall) in the 2007 entry draft, a third-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
4. San Jose's fourth-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008, that sent a fourth-round pick in 2008 entry draft to the San Jose in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
5. Washington's acquired second-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a third-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Washington in exchange for this pick.
6. The conditions of this pick are unknown.
7. Nashville's acquired second-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (#7 overall) in the 2008 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for a first-round pick (#9 overall) in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
8. Nashville's first-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (#7 overall) in the 2008 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
9. Colorado's acquired fifth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent two sixth-round picks (#155 & #169 overall) in the 2007 entry draft to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
10. Colorado's acquired sixth-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
11. The conditions of this pick was dependent on the number of games Shannon played with the Canucks. The conditions were not met.
12. The condition of this draft pick was that St. Louis would receive this pick if Tkachuk didn't sign with St. Louis as a free agent for the 2007-08 season. Tkachuck signed with St. Louis on July 1st, 2007.
13. The original condition of this pick was if Atlanta re-signed Tkachuk after the 2007–08 NHL season, St. Louis would receive a first-round pick in the 2008 entry draft. The condition was not met when Atlanta traded Tkachuk rights back to St. Louis on June 26, 2007.

Waivers

Once an NHL player has played in a certain number of games or a set number of seasons has passed since the signing of his first NHL contract (see here), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a minor league affiliate.

References

• National Hockey League
  • Free agent signings
  • Offseason Trades