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, or claimed by, and for which players or

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s, if applicable.

Waiver

May

# Philadelphia's acquired second-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on February 19, 2004, that sent

Alexei Zhamnov Alexei Yuryevich "Alex" Zhamnov (; born October 1, 1970) is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins. He is currently s ...

and a fourth-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for

Jim Vandermeer James Patrick Vandermeer (born 21 February 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Vandermeer previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chi ...

, the rights to

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and this pick.

June (Pre Draft Day)

# Washington's ninth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on October 5, 2003, that sent

Denis Hamel Denis Jean Hamel (born May 10, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who last played semi-professionally in the LNAH. A former star in junior, Hamel was not able to translate his scoring success in junior to the National ...

to Ottawa in exchange for this pick. # Los Angeles' acquired seventh-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 22, 2003, that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Los Angeles in exchange for a seventh-round pick (# 210 overall) in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.

June (NHL Entry Draft - Day 1)

# The condition of this pick was if Phoenix acquired a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft before the start of the third round, the pick would be transferred to Carolina. It was converted on June 26, 2004, when Phoenix acquired a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft from Edmonton. # Phoenix's acquired third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (# 50 overall) in the 2004 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick (# 60 overall) in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. #: Phoenix was re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for this pick.

June (NHL Entry Draft - Day 2)

# Carolina's acquired fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on July 16, 2003, that sent

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to Carolina in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2005 entry draft and this pick. # San Jose's' acquired sixth-round pick was returned to the Rangers as the result of the conditions of this pick was subject to the completion of the future considerations part of the trade. The pick was returned when the Rangers sent the rights to

Theo Fleury Theoren Wallace "Theo" Fleury (born June 29, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, author and motivational speaker. Fleury played for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks of the ...

to San Jose to completed the trade on June 26, 2002. # Philadelphia's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 27, 2004, that sent a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick (# 188 overall) in the 2004 Entry Draft and this pick. # Philadelphia's acquired seventh-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on January 22, 2004, that sent Mattias Timander to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick. # Dallas' acquired eight-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 8, 2004, that sent Chris Therien to Dallas in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft and this pick.

June (Post Draft Day)

# Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on March 5, 2004, that sent Sergei Zholtok and

Brad Bombardir Luke Bradley Bombardir (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators in the NHL. He currently serves as the Minnesota Wild's Director of Pla ...

to Nashville in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. # The Rangers' acquired fourth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 3, 2004, that sent Maxim Kondratyev,

Jarkko Immonen Jarkko Immonen (born April 19, 1982) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Mikkelin Jukurit of the Liiga. Playing career Immonen made his debut in Finland's second-tier league Mestis with TuTo Hockey during the 20 ...

, a first-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for

Brian Leetch Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 18 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He has been called one of the ...

and a conditional draft pick in the 2004 Entry Draft (this pick). The Conditions of this pick are unknown. # Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on March 9, 2004, that sent

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 ...

to Nashville in exchange for this pick. # Conditions of this pick are unknown and was not exercised.

July

# Florida's second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (# 50 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. #: The Rangers previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 8, 2004, that sent

Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby (born May 4, 1973) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right winger. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York ...

and a third-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for Chris McAllister, David Liffiton and this pick. # Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.

August

September

October

# Colorado's acquired third-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on February 20, 2004, that sent

to Colorado in exchange for Chris Bahen, a fifth-round pick in the 2005 entry draft and this pick.

November

# Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.

December

January

# San Jose's acquired fifth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 27, 2004, that sent a seventh-round pick and an eighth-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to San Jose in exchange for this pick. # Columbus' acquired third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick (# 70 overall) in the 2004 entry draft and this pick.

February

# Washington's acquired second-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on July 30, 2005, that sent a first-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick (# 47 overall) in the 2005 entry draft and this pick. # The conditions of this draft pick are unknown. # Minnesota's acquired fourth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on July 30, 2005, that sent Todd White to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.

March

# The conditions of this draft pick are unknown. # The Rangers' acquired first-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 25, 2004, that sent a first-round pick (# 19 overall) and an eighth-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. # Trade completed on July 30, 2005. # Phoenix's acquired second-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent

Jason Chimera Jason Chimera (; born May 2, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played for five teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career Chimera played his junior career in the WHL, for Medicine Hat and Brandon. ...

and a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. # Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on July 30, 2005, that sent a second-round pick in the 2006 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2005 entry draft and this pick. # The Rangers' acquired second-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (# 60 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. #: The Rangers previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (# 37 overall) in the 2004 entry draft to Florida in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. # Florida's second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (# 50 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2004 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. # The Rangers' acquired second-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on July 30, 2005, that sent a first-round pick (# 12 overall) in the 2005 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for a first-round pick (# 16 overall) in the 2005 entry draft and this pick.

March 9 – Trade deadline

# The ninth-round pick became a seventh-round pick in the 2005 entry draft after the NHL eliminated the eighth and ninth rounds of the draft. # Carolina's acquired fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on July 30, 2005, that sent

Derrick Walser Derrick Walser (born May 12, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Most recently he was the head coach of the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. Walser played 91 National Hockey League (NHL) games with ...

and a fourth-round pick in the 2006 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for this pick.

June

The 2004 NHL entry draft was held on June 26–27, 2004. #Calgary's acquired second-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent two third-round picks (#70 & 98 overall) in 2004 the entry draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick. #Dallas' acquired first-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a first-round pick (#28 overall), a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to Dallas in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. #Dallas' acquired third-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick. #Dallas' acquired third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick. #The Rangers' acquired second-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (#60 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. #Phoenix's acquired third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (#50 overall) in the 2004 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick (#60 overall) in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. #: Phoenix was re-acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a third-round pick in the 2005 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for this pick. #:: Carolina previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2003, that sent

David Tanabe David Michael Tanabe (born July 19, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Tanabe was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. After being forced into early retir ...

and Igor Knyazev to Phoenix in exchange for

Danny Markov Daniil Yevgenyevich Markov (; born 30 July 1976) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played a nine-year career in the National Hockey League. He also played 11 seasons in the top tier Russian leagues. Playing career As a ...

and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – If Phoenix acquired a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft before the start of the third round, the pick would be transferred to Carolina. It was converted on June 26, 2004, when Phoenix acquired a third-round pick in the 2004 entry draft from Edmonton. #Phoenix's acquired third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 26, 2004, that sent a second-round pick (#50 overall) in the 2004 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a second-round pick (#60 overall) in the 2004 entry draft and this pick. #Carolina's acquired third-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on July 29, 2005, that sent Andrew Hutchinson to Carolina in exchange for this pick. #Carolina's acquired third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on July 29, 2005, that sent

Mike Commodore Michael W. Commodore (born November 7, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Commodore played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). In 2006, he won the Stanley Cup as part of the Carolina Hurricanes. Comm ...

to Carolina in exchange for this pick. #The eighth-round pick became a seventh-round pick in the 2005 entry draft after the NHL eliminated the eighth and ninth rounds of the draft. #Trade completed on July 30, 2005.

References

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