MONTREAL — Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, was acquired by the Flames in a trade with the Panthers as the NHL entry draft wrapped up Saturday with the final six rounds at the Bell Centre.
Florida acquired Jordan Leopold — also on the verge of free agency — and a third-round pick, which the Panthers used to draft right wing Josh Birkholz.
The Flames also traded defenseman Jim Vandermeer to Phoenix in exchange for center Brandon Prust.
The Coyotes picked up defenseman Sami Lepisto from Washington for a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft, and Los Angeles dealt center Brian Boyle for a third-round pick, also in 2010.
NHL bloodlines were in full evidence once again as Landon Ferraro, the son of Ray Ferraro, was taken 32nd overall by Detroit with the second pick of the second round. Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh used the 61st pick to take defenseman Philip Samuelsson, the son of Ulf Samuelsson.
Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, whose son Chris was chosen 33rd overall by Washington in 2006, saw another of his sons drafted when the Rangers selected Ryan Bourque in the third round, 80th overall. Buffalo drafted left wing Marcus Foligno, the son of former Sabres star Mike Foligno, in the fourth round.
