Around the Cold Surface

Today, the day the 2007 NHL Entry Draft takes center-stage in Columbus' Nationwide Arena, was caracterized by a frenzy of moves and trades, involving numerous draft picks:

- Chicago Blackhawks acquired D Andrei Zyuzin and D Steve Marr from the Calgary Flames for D Adrian Aucoin and a 7th Round Pick in the 2007 Entry Draft.

- Colorado Avalanche re-signed F Tyler Arnason to a 2-year contract extension.

- Florida Panthers acquired G Tomas Vokoun from the Nashville Predators for a 1st Round Pick in the 2008 Entry Draft, a 2nd Round Pick in the 2007 Entry Draft and a 2nd pick in either the 2007 or 2008 Entry Draft.

- Maple Leafs acquired G Vesa Toskala and LW Mark Bell from the San Jose Sharks for a conditional 1st Round Pick in either the 2007, 2008 or 2009 Entry Draft, a 2nd Round Pick in the 2007 Entry Draft and a 4th Round Pick in the 2009 Entry Draft.

- Ottawa Senators re-signed F Dean McAmmond to a multi-year contract, details have not been announced.

- Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed F Mark Recchi and F Gary Roberts to 1-year contract extensions.