2007–08 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

August

September

1. The conditions of this pick were if Nokelainen plays 50 games in the 2007-08 NHL Season or 90 total games in the 2008-09 NHL Season with the Bruins. The conditions were met on March 22, 2008 when Nokelainen played his 50th game of the season with the Bruins.
2. The Islanders' acquired second-round pick went to the Columbus as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009 that sent a third-round and fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.

October

1. The conditions of this pick are unknown and was not exercised.

November

1. Montreal's acquired second-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on February 16, 2009 that sent Mathieu Schneider and a conditional third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Montreal in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft and this pick.
2. : Montreal previously acquired this pick in a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent Cristobal Huet to Washington in exchange for this pick.

December

1. Phoenix's acquired fifth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 25, 2008, that sent Brian McGrattan to the Phoenix for this pick.
2. Conditions of this pick are unknown.
3. Los Angeles' acquired sixth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
4. Los Angeles' acquired seventh-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
5. : 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.

January

1. Also included in the trade: Anaheim relinquished their previously acquired option to swap fourth-round picks in the 2008 entry draft.
2. The condition was if Chicago re-sign Adams before his contract expired at the end of the 2008–09 NHL season. The condition was not met when Adams was claimed by Pittsburgh off waivers from Chicago on March 4, 2009.
3. Atlanta's acquired sixth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a fifth-round pick in 2010 entry draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
4. : Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 14, 2009, that sent Jason Williams to Columbus in exchange for Clay Wilson and this pick.

February

1. The condition of this pick was Tampa Bay would receive a second-round pick if Philadelphia made the 2008 Eastern Conference Final otherwise the pick would be a third-round pick. The condition of a second-round pick was met on May 3, 2008.
2. Minnesota's acquired fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent Kyle Brodziak and a sixth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Minnesota in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick.
3. : Minnesota previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 29, 2008, that sent Brian Rolston to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for this pick (being conditional at the time of trade). The conditions – Ryan Malone is signed by Tampa Bay, Brian Rolston is not – have been verified on June 30, 2008.
4. Los Angeles' acquired second-round pick went to Colorado Avalanche as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Brad Richardson to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
5. Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a fourth-round pick (#95 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick (#117 overall) and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick.
6. Nashville's acquired fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in 2008 entry draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
7. : 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.
8. The conditions of this pick are if David LeNeveu is not signed by Rangers and Al Montoya plays less than 15 games for the Coyotes in the 2008–09 NHL season. The conditions were met when LeNeveu signed with Anaheim as a free agent on July 7th, 2008 and Montoya played in 5 games for the Coyotes.
9. Tampa Bay's acquired seventh-round pick went to Philadelphia 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 the 2009 entry draft and this pick.
10. Pittsburgh re-acquired their fifth-round pick from the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent Chad Johnson to New York in exchange for this pick.
11. : The Rangers previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 14, 2008, that sent Ryan Hollweg to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
12. Toronto's acquired third-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 19, 2008 that sent Jamal Mayers to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
13. St. Louis' seventh-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
14. Montreal's acquired second-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on February 16, 2009 that sent Mathieu Schneider and a conditional third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Montreal in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft and this pick.
15. The condition of this pick was if Colorado made the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs, Columbus would receive a first-round pick in the 2008 entry draft otherwise Columbus would receive a first-round pick in the 2009 entry draft. Colorado made the playoff so the pick was for the 2008 entry draft.
16. Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent R.J. Umberger and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
17. The condition of this pick was if Colorado re-sign Foote. The condition was met when Foote re-signed with Colorado on June 30th, 2008.

May

June

The 2008 NHL entry draft was held on June 20–21, 2008.

1. Los Angeles' acquired fifth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 27, 2008, that sent a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to the Los Angeles in exchange for a fifth-round pick (#107 overall) in the 2009 entry draft and this pick.
2. The conditions of this pick are unknown.
3. The condition of this pick was if Prospal is re-signed by Tampa Bay prior to the 2008–09 NHL season. The condition was met on June 30, 2008.
4. Tampa Bay re-acquired the pick as the result of a trade on November 7, 2008, that sent Matt Carle and a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Steve Downie, Steve Eminger and this pick.
5. Nashville's acquired fifth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 27, 2008, that sent a fifth-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
6. The condition of this pick was if Hordichuk is re-signed by Carolina prior to the 2008–09 NHL season the pick would be in the 2009 entry draft and if not, the pick would be in the 2010 entry draft. The condition was not met when Hordichuk signed with Vancouver on July 1, 2008.
7. Carolina's acquired fifth-round pick went to Phoenix as a result of a trade on May 13, 2010, that sent Jared Staal to Carolina in exchange for this pick.
8. The Islanders' acquired first-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008, that sent a first-round pick (9th overall) and a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
9. The Islanders' acquired third-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008, that sent a third-round pick (#72 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 entry draft to Islanders in exchange for this pick.
10. The condition was the Islanders would receive a second-round pick in the 2008 entry draft and a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft or a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and a third-round pick in the 2008 entry draft, at the Islanders choice – was converted on June 21, 2008.
11. Columbus' acquired second-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick (#21 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for a first-round pick (#26 overall) in the 2009 entry draft and this pick.
12. : Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round (#16 overall) and a third-round pick (#77 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the New York Islanders in exchange for first-round pick (#26 overall), a third-round (#62 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick.
13. Los Angeles' acquired first-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008, that sent a first-round pick (#12 overall) in the 2008 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick (#28 overall) in the 2008 entry draft and this pick.
14. Los Angeles' acquired second-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent Justin Williams to Los Angeles in exchange for Patrick O'Sullivan and this pick.
15. Los Angeles' acquired first-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008, that sent a first-round pick (#13 overall) in 2008 entry draft and a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles 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 (#35 & #39 overall) in the 2008 entry draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
17. Los Angeles' acquired third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick (#84 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
18. The Rangers' fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008, that sent a seventh-round pick in 2008 entry draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
19. Phoenix's second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008, that sent a second-round pick (#46 overall) in the 2008 entry draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick.
20. New Jersey's acquired first-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008, that sent a first-round pick (#24 overall) in the 2008 entry draft and a third-round pick in 2009 entry draft to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.
21. Calgary's acquired second-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent Jordan Leopold to Calgary in exchange for Lawrence Nycholat, Ryan Wilson and this pick.
22. Phoenix's acquired second-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008, that sent a second-round pick (#49 overall) in the 2008 entry draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
23. Tampa Bay's acquired third-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on November 7, 2008, that sent Steve Downie, Steve Eminger, and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for Matt Carle and this pick.
24. Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a fourth-round pick (#95 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick (#120 overall) and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick.
25. Nashville's acquired seventh-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
26. The conditions of this pick were Pittsburgh will receive Tampa Bay's third-round pick if Tampa Bay is able to sign Malone or they will receive a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft, if Tampa Bay is not able to sign Malone. The condition of a third-round pick was met when Malone signed with Tampa Bay on June 30, 2008.
27. The conditions of this pick were Minnesota will receive Tampa Bay's fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft if Tampa Bay is not able to sign Rolston or they will receive a fourth-round pick in the 2010 entry draft, if Tampa Bay is able to sign Rolston. The condition of a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft was met when Rolston signed with New Jersey on July 1, 2008.
28. Minnesota's acquired fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent Kyle Brodziak and a sixth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Minnesota in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2009 entry draft and this pick.

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

• tsn.ca Free Agent signings
• The Hockey News Transaction log
• sportsnet.ca Free Agent signings
• nhl.com Free Agent signings
• espn.com transactions