MCCARTHY TRADED TO ATLANTA
The Atlanta Thrashers acquired defenseman Steve McCarthy from the Vancouver Canucks for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2007.
What does it give the Atlanta Thrashers
The Thrashers have been looking for a puck-moving defenseman, so they land McCarthy for minimal cost. He may not play a huge role in Atlanta, but could share the No. 6 position with the more rugged Shane Hnidy.
What does it give the Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks' other additions before the deadline made McCarthy expendable. They'll probably not land anything major with the conditional pick, but a roster spot was needed after Vancouver's deadline dealings.
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a conditional seventh-round draft pick