The 2008 NHL entry draft was the 46th entry draft for the

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. It was hosted by the

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, on June 20–21, 2008. The Senators were originally awarded the

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, 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

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instead of the

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. As a result of 2005's abridged draft, Ottawa was compensated with the 2008 draft. As of 2025 there are 20 active NHL players from this draft.

Draft weekend

The draft was part of a festival of events that

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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

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. A hockey card and memorabilia sale was also held.

Draft lottery

The 2008 draft lottery was held April 7. The

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retained the first overall selection. There were no changes from the reverse order of finish of the

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Final rankings

Source:

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staff.

Selections by round

Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.

Round one

# The Islanders' first-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a conditional second-round pick and a third-round pick in either the 2008 ENtry Draft or 2009 entry draft to New York in exchange for this pick. # 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. #: The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (5th overall) in 2008 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for conditional second-round pick and a third-round pick in either 2008 Entry Draft or 2009 entry draft. # Nashville's acquired 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. #: Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent

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to Florida in exchange for a second-round pick in

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, a conditional second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft or 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. The conditions of the pick are unknown. # 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. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent two first-round picks (# 17 & # 28 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft 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

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on August 2, 2007. # Buffalo's first-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 12 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Nashville's first-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 18 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick. # 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 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent

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and a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Ottawa's first-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 15 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent

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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. #: Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

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to Colorado in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in

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and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition of this pick was if Colorado made the

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, 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. # New Jersey's first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 23 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft 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

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to Anaheim in exchange for

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, Ladislav Smid, a first-round pick in the

, a second-round pick and a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition was if Anaheim reaches the

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. The condition was met on May 22, 2007. # 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. #: New Jersey previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 21 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Minnesota's first-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (# 23 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Minnesota in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Montreal's first-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent Alex Tanguay and a fifth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # San Jose's first-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

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and a seventh-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for

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and this pick. # Philadelphia's first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent

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and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft 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 (# 35 & # 39 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 (# 12 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a first-round pick (# 17 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 Norstrom, Konstantin Pushkaryov, a third-round pick (# 64 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the

to Dallas in exchange for Jaroslav Modry, Johan Fransson, a second-round pick and a third-round pick (# 82 overall) in the

along with this pick. # Pittsburgh's first-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent Marian Hossa and

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to Pittsburgh in exchange for

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, Erik Christensen,

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and this pick.

Round two

;Notes # Tampa Bay's second-round pick went to the Florida as the result of a trade on June 13, 2007 that sent

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to Tampa Bay in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft or 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition and date of conversion are unknown. # Atlanta's second-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007, that sent

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to Atlanta in exchange for

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, a first-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2007 entry draft with a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Phoenix's compensatory second-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick (# 39 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. #: Phoenix previously acquired this pick as compensation for not signing 2004 first-round draft pick

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. # 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

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and a fifth-round draft pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for Brendan Bell and this pick. # Phoenix's second-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft pick to Phoenix in exchange for a compensatory second-round pick (# 35 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # 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. #: Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2007 that sent

to Florida in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft, a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and a conditional second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft or 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The conditions of this pick are unknown. #The

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' second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on July 9, 2006 that sent

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and

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to Chicago in exchange for

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and this pick. #The

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' second-round pick went to the

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as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent

on August 2, 2007. # 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. #: Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent Toronto's second-round pick (# 38 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft 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

and this pick. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 29, 2007 that sent

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to Calgary in exchange for

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, 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 (# 46 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. #: Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent

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to Phoenix in exchange for

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and this pick. #:: Phoenix previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent

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and a seventh-round pick in the 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

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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

to Anaheim in exchange for

, Ladislav Smid, a first-round pick in the

, a conditional first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. The condition of the conditional pick was if Anaheim reaches the

. The condition was met May 22, 2007. #The

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' second-round pick went to the

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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. # San Jose's second-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a first-round pick in 2007 NHL Draft to San Jose for Carolina's second-round pick in the 2007 NHL Draft and this pick. # Philadelphia's second-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 third-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and this pick. # Pittsburgh's second-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

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to Pittsburgh in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick. # Los Angeles' acquired second-round pick went to Colorado Avalanche as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent

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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

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to Detroit in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2009 entry draft and this pick.

Round three

;Notes # Tampa Bay's third-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft along with a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick. # Columbus' third-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent

and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # 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 and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Islanders in exchange for this pick. #: The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick (5th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a first-round pick (7th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft, a conditional second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – The Islanders will receive a second-round pick in 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. # Toronto's acquired third-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 19, 2008 that sent

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to Toronto in exchange for this pick. #: Toronto previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

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to Florida in exchange for this pick. # Vancouver's compensation third-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on July 25, 2005 where Anaheim transferred a third-round pick in the 2006 entry draft and a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Vancouver in exchange for this pick. Vancouver received these picks as compensation for the Ducks signing of head coach

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. # Chicago's third-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick (# 68 overall) in 2008 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Anaheim's acquired third-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on February 19, 2008 that sent Marc-Andre Bergeron to Anaheim in exchange for this pick. #: Anaheim previously acquired this pick along with a first and second round picks in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft as compensation for not matching an offer sheet from Edmonton to restricted free agent

on August 2, 2007. #:: 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

and this pick. #::: The Islanders 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. # Buffalo's third-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent the a third-round pick (# 81 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for this pick. # Carolina's third-round pick went to Rangers as the result of a trade on July 17, 2007 that sent

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to Carolina in exchange for Andrew Hutchinson, Joe Barnes and this pick. # Nashville's third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a second-round pick (# 38 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for a second-round pick (# 46 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Colorado's third-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

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to Colorado in exchange for this Karlis Skrastins 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

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and the rights to John Seymour to the Rangers in exchange for Jason Ward, the rights to Jan Marek, rights to Marc-Andre 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

. It was converted. # Washington's third-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for

and this pick. # Minnesota's third-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on June 10, 2008 that sent Marc-Andre Bergeron to Minnesota in exchange for this pick. # San Jose's third-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 and a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft along with this pick. # Philadelphia's third-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on February 19, 2008 that sent Jaroslav Modry to the Flyers in exchange for 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 Alex Bourret (born October 5, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who most notably played in the American Hockey League (AHL). Playing career His first season in the QMJHL was in the 2002–03 season, where he played with ...

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 Georges Laraque (; born December 7, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian former ice hockey player noted for being one the most successful hockey Enforcer_(ice_hockey), enforcers of his time. Laraque retired from hockey in 2010 after the Montreal Cana ...

to Pittsburgh in exchange for Daniel Carcillo and this pick.

Round four

# 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. # Los Angeles' fourth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft and this pick. # Columbus' fourth-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick (#107 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick. # 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. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 26, 2007 that sent

Brent Sopel Brent Bernard Sopel (born January 7, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played the majority of his career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Sopel was originally selected 144th overall at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft ...

to Vancouver in exchange for a Los Angeles option of a second-round pick in the 2007 entry draft or 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Chicago's fourth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick (#68 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for a third-round pick (#72 overall) in 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Nashville's 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 seventh-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick. # Boston's fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick (#97 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # 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. #: 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 the Rangers 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 Andrew James Stewart Ference (born March 17, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman. Ference played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers. In 2011, Ference helped the Bruins to ...

and

Chuck Kobasew Nicholas James Kobasew (born April 17, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career Amateur Kobasew is from the town of Osoyoos, British Columbia, 3 ...

to Boston in exchange for

, 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

, 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 Jurcina to Washington in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2008 Entry Draft (this pick). The condition of this pick was if Jurcina averages more than 20 minutes per game for the

, 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 Jurcina averaged 16:38 minutes for the season. # San Jose's fourth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 Draft, a fifth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Philadelphia's fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to Philadelphia for

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 entry draft 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 Darryl Marion Sydor (born May 13, 1972) is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He won two Stanley Cups during his career: with the Dallas Stars in 1999, and with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004. He also reached the Sta ...

to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round five

;Notes # 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

and this pick. # Florida's fifth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

Wade Belak Wade William Belak (''né'' Aadland; July 3, 1976 – August 31, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and defenceman. He was drafted 12th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Colorado Av ...

to Florida in exchange for this pick. # Carolina's fifth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on February 21, 2007 that sent

Anson Carter Anson Horace “Ace” Carter (born June 6, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for eight teams from 1996 to 2007, most notably with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and ...

to Carolina in exchange for this pick. # Boston's fifth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a fourth-round pick (#97 overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a fourth-round pick (#107 overall) in 2008 Entry Draft and this pick. # Calgary's fifth-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 20, 2008 that sent a first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in the 2009 entry draft to Calgary in exchange for Alex Tanguay and this pick. # Montreal's fifth-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on February 25, 2007 that sent

Josh Gorges Joshua Daniel Gorges (born August 14, 1984) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey Defenseman (ice hockey), defenseman. He is of Germans, German ancestry; his grandparents emigrated from Germany to Canada. Gorges played in the Na ...

and a first-round pick in 2007 entry draft to Montreal in exchange for

Craig Rivet Anthony Craig Rivet (; born September 13, 1974) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, NHL, including 12 with the Montreal Canadiens. He later played for the San Jose ...

and this pick. # San Jose's fifth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 21, 2008 that sent a third-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 entry draft, a fourth-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft 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 Michael Allan York (born January 3, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey left winger. He last played and captained the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Playing career York was born in Waterford, Michig ...

to Philadelphia in exchange for

Randy Robitaille Randy M. Robitaille (born October 12, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He last played for HC Donbass of the Kontinental Hockey League. Robitaille has previously played for nine teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). ...

and this pick.

Round six

;Notes # Chicago's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on February 27, 2007 that sent

Nikita Alexeev Nikita Sergeyevich Alexeev, sometimes transliterated as Alexeyev, (, born December 27, 1981) is a Russian former professional ice hockey forward who last played in the Kontinental Hockey League with Severstal Cherepovets. He formerly played in ...

to Chicago in exchange for

Karl Stewart Karl Stewart (born June 30, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League before finishing his career with the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Playing career Born in Auro ...

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. # Boston's sixth-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on June 23, 2007 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Boston in exchange for this pick. # Ottawa's sixth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

Martin Lapointe Martin T. Lapointe (born September 12, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators. He won the Stanle ...

to Ottawa 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 Scott Matthew Parker (born 13 October 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who currently manages Premier League club Burnley. Parker began his career at Charlton Athletic, and was loaned to Norwich City, before ...

to Colorado in exchange for this pick. # Anaheim's sixth-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on January 2, 2008 that sent

Brandon Bochenski Brandon Louis Bochenski (born April 4, 1982) is an American former professional ice hockey player and politician. He played 156 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams before serving as captain of Barys Astana in the Kontinen ...

to Anaheim in exchange for

Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy ( ; born November 8, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Between 2000 and 2011, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, B ...

and this pick. # Minnesota's sixth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent

Chris Simon Christopher J. Simon (January 30, 1972 – March 18, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Known for his physical style of play and enforcer ...

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 Janne Henrik Niinimaa (born May 22, 1975) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, and Montreal C ...

and a fifth-round pick in the 2007 entry draft to Montreal in exchange for

Mike Ribeiro Michael Tavares Ribeiro (born February 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Originally selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round, 45th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Ribeiro has played in the NHL for ...

and this pick. # 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. #: Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 10, 2007 that sent

Yevgeny Fyodorov Yevgeny Fyodorov may refer to: * Yevgeny Fyodorov (politician) (born 1963), Russian politician and deputy of the State Duma * Yevgeny Fyodorov (scientist) (1910–1981), Soviet geophysicist, statesman, and public figure * Yevgeny Petrovich Fyod ...

to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round seven

;Notes # 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. #: 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 Douglas Daniel Weight (born January 21, 1971) is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive, and former player. He is also the former head coach and assistant General manager (ice hockey), general manager for the New York Islanders. Dur ...

Michal Birner Michal Birner (born 2 March 1986) is a Czech ice hockey forward who is currently playing for HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Playing career Birner was drafted 116th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Bl ...

and this pick. # The Islanders' seventh-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on February 26, 2008 that sent Rob Davison to New York in exchange for this pick. # Buffalo's seventh-round pick went to Steve Bernier Steve Bernier (born March 31, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. Selected in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks, Bernier would play for the Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, Vanco ...

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