NHL Deals: Atlanta Lands Tkachuk, Zhitnik
UPDATED: In two separate deals, the Thrashers have picked up Keith Tkachuk from St. Louis (pending his waiving his no-trade clause) for a first-round pick, a third round pick (both in 2007), a second round pick for 2008, and Glen Metropolit. The Thrashers also picked up Alexei Zhitnik from Philadelphia in exchange for Braydon Coburn.
Call it being fortunate. Call it being spoiled. Call it all the right parents conceiving at the right time. Actually, don't call it that - I don't want to think of my parents procreating. Whatever it is you call it, the past three years have had a consensus No. 1 pick emerge by midway through the season. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft appears to be well on the way to breaking that streak.