1:51 p.m.: Finally got those details on the Adam Foote-to-Colorado trade.
The Avalanche gave up a conditional first round pick (in 2008 or 2009 depending on whether they make the playoffs this year), plus a conditional pick which will depend on whether or not they re-sign Foote.
Foote grew up in the Avalanche organization, spending his first 12 seasons there. He makes an unsightly $4.6 million, but he'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
It seems like Colorado gave up an awful lot on a gamble that Foote will help them make the playoffs. They're currently four points behind eighth-place Nashville in the West, but I'm not sure Foote is the kind of impact player they needed. Giving up a first-round pick seems a little much. Have to give the edge here to Columbus.