The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the

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during the

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. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which players or

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s, if applicable. The 2008–09 NHL trade deadline was on March 4, 2009. Players traded or claimed off waivers after that date were not be eligible to play in the

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Retirement

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

# Florida's acquired second-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 26, 2010, that send a third-round pick and a fourth-round pick in 2010 entry draft to Florida in exchange for this pick. #: Florida previously acquired the pick as the result of a trade on June 25, 2010, that sent a first-round pick (#15 overall) in the 2010 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick (#19 overall) in the 2010 entry draft and this pick. # The condition of this pick was at Calgary choice of the draft year. The condition was converted on March 4, 2009, when Calgary traded their second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Colorado making the pick for the 2010 entry draft. # Chicago's acquired second-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 26, 2010, that sent Jimmy Hayes to Chicago in exchange for this pick. # Toronto's second-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on September 18, 2009, that sent

Phil Kessel Philip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey winger (ice hockey), winger who is an unrestricted free agent. Nicknamed "Phil the Thrill", he has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Lea ...

to Toronto in exchange for first-round picks in the 2010 entry draft and the 2011 entry draft along with this pick. #: Toronto re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on September 5, 2009, that sent a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2011 entry draft to Chicago in exchange for this pick. #:: Chicago previously acquired the pick as the result of a trade on September 12, 2008, that sent Robert Lang to Montreal in exchange for this pick. # Columbus' acquired first-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 second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. #: Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick (#16 overall) and a third-round pick (#77 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for a second-round pick, a third-round pick (#62 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick. #:: The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 20, 2009, that sent

Mike Comrie Michael William Comrie (born September 11, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Center (ice hockey), player. During his 13-year National Hockey League (NHL) career he played with the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Co ...

and Chris Campoli to Ottawa in exchange for Dean McAmmond and this pick. #::: Ottawa previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 29, 2008, that sent Andrej Meszaros to Tampa Bay in exchange for

Filip Kuba Filip Kuba (born December 29, 1976) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenseman. Kuba most recently played for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Minnesota Wild, Tampa Bay Lightning ...

, Alexandre Picard and this pick. # San Jose's acquired second-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on February 7, 2010, that sent

Niclas Wallin Niclas Wallin (born 20 February 1975) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Playing career Wallin's career began in Boden ...

and a fifth-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to San Jose in exchange for this pick. # Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on March 3, 2010, that sent

Raffi Torres Raphael Torres (born October 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York I ...

to Buffalo in exchange for

Nathan Paetsch Nathan Paetsch (born March 30, 1983) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets. He is currently an assistant coach of the Roche ...

and this pick. # Pittsburgh re-acquired their original fifth-round pick from the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent

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to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. # The condition of this pick was if Lindstrom appeared in more than 40 regular season or 15 playoff games with Anaheim or another team during for the 2008–09 season, Columbus would receive a fourth-round pick. Columbus would receive a seventh-round pick if less. The conditions was converted on April 1, 2009.

August

# Columbus' acquired first-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 second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. #: Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick (#16 overall) and a third-round pick (#77 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for a second-round pick, a third-round pick (#62 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick. #:: The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 20, 2009, that sent

and Chris Campoli to Ottawa in exchange for Dean McAmmond and this pick.

September

# Toronto's second-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on September 18, 2009, that sent

to Toronto in exchange for first-round picks in the 2010 entry draft and the 2011 entry draft along with this pick. #: Toronto re-acquired its original pick as the result of a trade on September 5, 2009, that sent a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2011 entry draft to Chicago in exchange for this pick. # The conditions of this pick were Tampa Bay receives a fifth-round pick if Tarnasky plays more than 55 games Nashville in the

or a sixth-round pick if less than 55 games. The condition of the sixth-round pick was met on November 27, 2008, when Tarnasky was traded to the Florida Panthers. # The condition of this pick was Anaheim would receive this pick if Los Angeles trades O'Donnell before the 2009 trade deadline. The condition was not met as O'Donnell finish the season with Los Angeles.

October

# The conditions of this pick are unknown. # The conditions of this pick were if Philadelphia re-signs Alberts after the end of the

but prior to the 2009 entry draft, Boston would receive a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft. If Philadelphia does not re-sign Alberts Boston would receive a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft. Alberts did not re-sign with Philadelphia so Boston received the fourth-round pick.

November

December

# The condition of this pick was if Dallas re-signs Sutherby. The condition was met when Dallas re-signed Sutherby on March 9, 2009. # The conditions of this pick are unknown. No selections was made from this trade. # Los Angeles' acquired seventh-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 two fourth-round picks (#117 & 119 overall) in the 2009 entry draft and this pick.

January

# The conditions of this pick are unknown. No selections was made from this trade. # The condition of this pick was if Toronto re-signs May. The condition was not met when May signed with Detroit on October 8, 2009. No selections was made from this trade. # 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 the 2010 entry draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.

February

# Toronto's acquired fourth-round pick was forfeited as punishment for the violation of Jonas Frogren's contract, under the

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. #: Toronto previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent Richard Petiot to Tampa Bay in exchange for

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, Andy Rogers, Jamie Heward and this pick. # The conditions of this pick was Montreal would receive a third-round pick if Montreal failed to reach the second round of the

or a fourth-round pick if Montreal reaches the second round of the

or a fifth-round pick if Montreal reaches the third round or further of the

. The condition of a third-round pick was converted on April 22, 2009, when Montreal were eliminated in the first round of the

. # Columbus' acquired first-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 second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. #: Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick (#16 overall) and a third-round pick (#77 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for a second-round pick, a third-round pick (#62 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick.

March

# Trade nullified on March 9, 2009, after McLaren failed his physical. # The conditions were San Jose would receive this pick if Anaheim signs either Huskins or Moen as free agents after the 2008-09 NHL season. The condition was not met when Huskins re-signed with San Jose on July 1, 2009, and Moen signed with Montreal on July 9, 2009. No selections was made from this trade. # The condition was that Anaheim would receive this pick if San Jose reached the

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. The condition was not met when San Jose were eliminated on April 27, 2009, in the first round of the

. # The conditions were Anaheim would receive this pick if San Jose re-signs either Huskins or Moen as free agents after the 2008-09 NHL season. The condition was met when Huskins re-signed with San Jose on July 1, 2009. # Phoenix's acquired fourth-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 25, 2010, that sent a first-round pick (27th overall) and a second-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a first-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2010 entry draft and this pick. # Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent

Dominic Moore Dominic Moore (born August 3, 1980) is a Canadian professional ice hockey analyst and former player. He last played for the ZSC Lions of the National League (NL), and played nearly 900 National Hockey League (NHL) games. Initially drafted in the ...

to Buffalo in exchange for this pick. #: Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent Ales Kotalik to Edmonton in exchange for this pick. # Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 4, 2009, that sent

to Buffalo in exchange for this pick. # The condition was that Toronto would receive this pick if the Rangers reached the second round of the

. The condition was not met when the Rangers were eliminated on April 28, 2009, in the first round of the

. # The conditions of this pick was the Islanders would receive a third-round pick if Pittsburgh advance to the second round of the

or a fourth-round pick if Pittsburgh qualified for the

or a fifth-round pick if Pittsburgh missed the

. The condition of a third-round pick was converted on April 25, 2009, when Pittsburgh advanced to the second round of the

. # The Islanders' acquired third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for this pick. # Tampa Bay's acquired third-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Toronto's acquired fourth-round pick was forfeited as punishment for the violation of Jonas Frogren's contract, under the

. # Boston's acquired second-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 3, 2010, that sent Dennis Seidenberg and Matt Bartkowski to Boston in exchange for Craig Weller, Byron Bitz and this pick. # Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick (#74 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to Calgary in exchange for a third-round pick (#84 overall) in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # The Calgary's third-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent Jay Bouwmeester to Calgary in exchange for

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and this pick.

June

The 2009 NHL entry draft was held on June 26–27, 2009. # The Islanders' acquired first-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009 that sent a first-round pick (#12 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for a third-round pick and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along with this pick. # Columbus' acquired first-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 second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # The Islanders' acquired third-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009, that sent a first-round pick (#12 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to the Islanders in exchange for a first-round pick (#16 overall) and a seventh-round pick in the 2009 entry draft along this pick. # 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. # The Islanders' third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # The Islanders' fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Calgary's acquired third-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick (#74 overall) in the 2009 entry draft to Calgary in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Anaheim's acquired first-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 26, 2009 that sent a first-round pick (#26 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick. # The conditions of this pick are that Anaheim would receive a choice of a third-round pick in either 2010 entry draft or

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if Philadelphia wins the

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. The conditions were not met when Philadelphia lost in the finals on June 9, 2010 against Chicago. # Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 27, 2009, that sent a third-round pick in the 2010 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Los Angeles' acquired third-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 3, 2010, that sent

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to Los Angeles in exchange for

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and this pick. # Dallas' acquired sixth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on July 8, 2009, that sent

Alex Auld Alexander James Auld (born January 7, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Auld played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Da ...

to Dallas in exchange for this pick. # Pittsburgh's acquired sixth-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on May 28, 2010, that sent Mattias Modig to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.

Waivers

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), that player must be offered to all of the other NHL teams before he can be assigned to a

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References

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