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2002 NHL entry draft

40th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players


40th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players

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name2002 NHL entry draft
logoNHL - 2002 Draft Toronto.JPG
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dateJune 22–23, 2002
locationAir Canada Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
hofnum{{Collapsible list
title1
1D Duncan Keith}}first = CAN Rick Nash
(Columbus Blue Jackets)
overall291
rounds9
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Columbus Blue Jackets)

The 2002 NHL entry draft was the 40th entry draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 22 and 23, 2002, at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In total, 291 players were drafted: 35 from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL); 23 from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL); 43 from the Western Hockey League (WHL); 41 from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey conferences; six from U.S. high schools and 110 from outside North America.

The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Duncan Keith, who played his last NHL game in the 2021–22 season.

Final central scouting rankings

Skaters

North AmericanEuropean
1CAN Rick Nash (Left wing)
2CAN Jay Bouwmeester (defence)
3USA Ryan Whitney (defence)
4CAN Joffrey Lupul (centre)
5CAN Scottie Upshall (right wing)
6CAN Steve Eminger (defence)
7CZE Petr Taticek (centre)
8CZE Martin Vagner (centre)
9USA Chris Higgins (centre)
10CAN Pierre-Marc Bouchard (centre)

Goaltenders

North AmericanEuropean
1CAN Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers
2CAN Todd Ford
3CAN Maxime Daigneault

Selections by round

Round one

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
Rick Nash (LW)Columbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)1London Knights (OHL)
Kari Lehtonen (G)Atlanta ThrashersJokerit (Finland)
Jay Bouwmeester (D)Florida Panthers (from Columbus)2Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Joni Pitkanen (D)Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)3Karpat (Finland)
Ryan Whitney (D)Pittsburgh PenguinsBoston University (Hockey East)
Scottie Upshall (LW)Nashville PredatorsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
Joffrey Lupul (RW)Mighty Ducks of AnaheimMedicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Pierre-Marc Bouchard (C)Minnesota WildChicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
Petr Taticek (C)Florida Panthers (from Calgary)4Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Eric Nystrom (LW)Calgary Flames (from NY Rangers via Florida)5University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Keith Ballard (D)Buffalo SabresUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
Steve Eminger (D)Washington CapitalsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
Alexander Semin (RW)Washington Capitals (from Dallas)6Traktor Chelyabinsk Jrs. (Russia)
Chris Higgins (LW)Montreal Canadiens (from Edmonton)7Yale University (ECAC)
Jesse Niinimaki (C)Edmonton Oilers (from Montreal)8Ilves (Finland)
Jakub Klepis (C)Ottawa SenatorsPortland Winterhawks (WHL)
Boyd Gordon (C)Washington Capitals (from Vancouver)9Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
Denis Grebeshkov (D)Los Angeles KingsLokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
Jakub Koreis (C)Phoenix CoyotesHC Plzen (Czech Republic)
Daniel Paille (LW)Buffalo Sabres (from New Jersey via Dallas and Columbus)10Guelph Storm (OHL)
Anton Babchuk (D)Chicago BlackhawksElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Sean Bergenheim (LW)New York IslandersJokerit (Finland)
Ben Eager (LW)Phoenix Coyotes (from St. Louis)11Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Alexander Steen (LW)Toronto Maple LeafsVastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
Cam Ward (G)Carolina HurricanesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
Martin Vagner (D)Dallas Stars (from Philadelphia via Washington)12Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Mike Morris (RW)San Jose SharksSaint Sebastian's School (USHS–MA)
Jonas Johansson (RW)Colorado AvalancheHV71 (Sweden)
Hannu Toivonen (G)Boston BruinsHPK (Finland)
Jim Slater (C)Atlanta Thrashers (from Detroit via Buffalo and Columbus)13Michigan State University (Big Ten)
  1. Florida's first-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 3 overall) and future considerations (Florida's option to swap first-round picks in the 2003 entry draft to Florida in exchange for this pick.
  2. Columbus' first-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 1 overall) to Columbus in exchange for future considerations (Florida's option to swap first-round picks in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  3. Tampa Bay's first-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent Ruslan Fedotenko and two second-round picks (# 34 & # 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  4. Calgary's first-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 10 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  5. Florida's acquired first-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 9 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  6. : Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Pavel Bure and a second-round pick (# 33 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Igor Ulanov, Filip Novak a second-round pick (# 40 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft, a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  7. Dallas' first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 26 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with a sixth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
  8. Edmonton's first-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 15 overall) and an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for this pick.
  9. Montreal's first-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 14 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  10. Vancouver's first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on November 10, 2001 that sent Trevor Linden and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  11. Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent the rights to Mike Pandolfo and a first-round pick (# 30 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
  12. : Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 18, 2002 that sent Ron Tugnutt and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
  13. :: Dallas previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner to New Jersey in exchange for Jason Arnott, Randy McKay and this pick.
  14. St. Louis' first-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 13, 2001 that sent Keith Tkachuk to St. Louis in exchange for Michael Handzus, Ladislav Nagy, the rights to Jeff Taffe and a first-round pick in the 2001 entry draft or 2002 Entry Draft. The first-round pick option became a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft after St. Louis lost its first-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to New Jersey as a penalty for Scott Stevens tampering.
  15. Washington's acquired first-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 13 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft along with this pick.
  16. : Washington previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  17. Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
  18. : Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 20 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for the rights to Mike Pandolfo and this pick.
  19. :: Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Dominik Hasek to Detroit in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov, a conditional pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick. The conditions of the conditional pick are unknown and the pick was not exercised.

Round two

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263
Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (G)Edmonton Oilers (from Atlanta via Buffalo)1Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
Janos VasDallas Stars (from Columbus)2Malmo IF (Sweden)
Lee FalardeauNew York Rangers (from Florida)3Michigan State University (Big Ten)
Tobias Stephan (G)Dallas Stars (from Tampa Bay via Ottawa, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)4EHC Chur (Switzerland)
Ondrej Nemec (D)Pittsburgh PenguinsHC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
Jarret StollEdmonton Oilers (from Nashville via Buffalo)5Kootenay Ice (WHL)
Tim BrentMighty Ducks of AnaheimToronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL)
Josh Harding (G)Minnesota WildRegina Pats (WHL)
Brian McConnellCalgary FlamesBoston University (Hockey East)
Rob GlobkeFlorida Panthers (from New York Rangers)6University of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
Joakim LindstromColumbus Blue Jackets (from Buffalo via Atlanta)7MODO (Sweden)
Marius HoltetDallas Stars (from Washington)8Farjestad BK (Sweden)
Trevor Daley (D)Dallas StarsSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Matt Greene (D)Edmonton OilersGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Tomas Linhart (D)Montreal CanadiensHC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
David LeNeveu (G)Phoenix Coyotes (compensatory)9Cornell University (ECAC)
Alexei KaigorodovOttawa SenatorsMetallurg Magnitogorsk (Russia)
Aleksei ShkotovSt. Louis Blues (compensatory)10Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Kirill Koltsov (D)Vancouver CanucksAvangard Omsk (Russia)
Sergei AnshakovLos Angeles KingsCSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
Anton Kadeykin (D)New Jersey Devils (compensatory)11Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Dan Spang (D)San Jose Sharks (from Phoenix via Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)12Winchester High School (USHS–MA)
Barry TallacksonNew Jersey DevilsUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
Duncan Keith (D)Chicago BlackhawksMichigan State University (Big Ten)
Denis Grot (D)RussiaVancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders via Tampa Bay and Washington)13Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Vladislav EvseevBoston Bruins (from St. Louis)14CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
Matt StajanToronto Maple LeafsBelleville Bulls (OHL)
Jiri HudlerDetroit Red Wings (from Carolina)15HC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
Maxime Daigneault (G)Washington Capitals (from Philadelphia)16Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
Adam HenrichTampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose)17Brampton Battalion (OHL)
Johnny Boychuk (D)Colorado AvalancheCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
Andriy MikhnovUkraineSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)18Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Tomas FleischmannDetroit Red WingsHC Vitkovice (Czech Republic)
  1. Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jochen Hecht to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick (# 36 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. : Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Vyacheslav Kozlov and a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  3. Columbus' second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 18, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for Ron Tugnutt and this pick.
  4. Florida's second-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Igor Ulanov, Filip Novak a first-round pick and a second-round pick (# 40 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft along with a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for Pavel Bure and this pick.
  5. Tampa Bay's acquired second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Brad Lukowich and a seventh-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  6. : Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 4 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Ruslan Fedotenko, a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  7. :: Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a first-round pick (# 23 overall) in the 2001 entry draft to Ottawa in exchange for a first-round pick (# 27 overall) and a seventh-round compensatory pick in the 2001 entry draft along with this pick.
  8. ::: Ottawa previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 30, 1999 that sent Andreas Johansson and the rights to sign Rick Dudley as General Manager to Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Rob Zamuner and a second-round pick in the 2000 entry draft or 2001 entry draft or 2002 Entry Draft (this pick).
  9. Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jochen Hecht to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick (# 31 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  10. : Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  11. The Rangers second-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Pavel Bure and a second-round pick (# 33 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Igor Ulanov, Filip Novak a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft, a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  12. Atlanta's acquired second-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  13. : Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 31 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov and this pick.
  14. Washington's second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 13 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for a first-round pick (# 26 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft along with this pick.
  15. Phoenix acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Philadelphia signing Jeremy Roenick as a Group III free agent on July 2, 2001.
  16. St. Louis acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Pierre Turgeon as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  17. New Jersey acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Toronto signing Alexander Mogilny as a Group III free agent on July 3, 2001.
  18. Tampa Bay's acquired second-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 60 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  19. : Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Ruslan Fedotenko, a second-round pick (# 34 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  20. :: Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent Daymond Langkow to Phoenix in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  21. Washington's acquired second-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on November 10, 2001 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Washington in exchange for Trevor Linden and this pick.
  22. : Washington previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a second-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  23. :: Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2001 that sent Adrian Aucoin and Alexander Kharitonov to the Islanders in exchange for Mathieu Biron and this pick.
  24. St. Louis' second-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 62 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
  25. Carolina's second-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on July 9, 2001 that sent Aaron Ward to Carolina in exchange for this pick.
  26. Washington second-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a first-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  27. San Jose's second-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  28. Boston's second-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 56 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round three

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596
Jason RyznarNew Jersey Devils (from Atlanta)1University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (D)Columbus Blue JacketsLillehammer IK (Norway)
Petr KankoLos Angeles Kings (compensatory)2Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Gregory CampbellFlorida Panthers (from Florida via New York Islanders)3Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Brett Skinner (D)Vancouver Canucks (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia)4Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
Erik ChristensenPittsburgh PenguinsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
Joe Callahan (D)Phoenix Coyotes (from Nashville via Philadelphia)5Yale University (ECAC)
Brian Lee (D)Mighty Ducks of AnaheimErie Otters (OHL)
Mike EricksonMinnesota WildUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
Barry Brust (G)Minnesota Wild (compensatory)6Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
Todd Ford (G)Toronto Maple Leafs (from Calgary)7Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
Arttu LuttinenOttawa Senators (from New York Rangers)8HIFK Jr. (Finland)
Michael TessierBuffalo SabresAcadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
Patrick Wellar (D)Washington CapitalsPortland Winterhawks (WHL)
Geoff Waugh (D)Dallas StarsKindersley Klippers (SJHL)
Brock RadunskeEdmonton OilersMichigan State University (Big Ten)
Matt Jones (D)Phoenix Coyotes (from Montreal)9University of North Dakota (NCHC)
Marcus JonasenNew York Rangers (from Ottawa)10VIK Vasteras HK Jr. (Sweden)
John Adams (D)Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida and Atlanta)11Boston College (Hockey East)
Lukas Mensator (G)Vancouver Canucks (from Los Angeles)12Energie Karlovy Vary Jr. (Czech Republic)
Marek Chvatal (D)New Jersey Devils (from Phoenix)13HC Ocelari Trinec Jr. (Czech Republic)
Ahren SpyloNew Jersey DevilsWindsor Spitfires (OHL)
Jonas FiedlerSan Jose Sharks (from Chicago)14Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Frans NielsenNew York IslandersMalmo IF (Sweden)
Dominic D'Amour (D)Toronto Maple Leafs (from Buffalo; compensatory via Nashville)15Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Tomas TroligaSt. Louis BluesHK Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia)
Matthew LombardiCalgary Flames (from Toronto)16Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Jesse Lane (D)Carolina Hurricanes (from Carolina via Philadelphia)17Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Derek KrestanovichWashington Capitals (from Philadelphia)18Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Alexander KozhevnikovChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)19Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
Eric Lundberg (D)Colorado AvalancheProvidence College (Hockey East)
Valtteri FilppulaDetroit Red Wings (from Boston via Anaheim and Nashville)20Jokerit (Finland)
Jeff GenovyColumbus Blue Jackets (from Detroit via Atlanta)21Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
  1. Atlanta's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
  2. Los Angeles acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Detroit signing Luc Robitaille as a Group III free agent on July 5, 2001.
  3. Florida's third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Eric Godard to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
  4. : The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.
  5. Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on December 17, 2001 that sent Donald Brashear and a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Jan Hlavac and this pick.
  6. : Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick, a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  7. Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent Robert Esche and Michal Handzus to Philadelphia in exchange for Brian Boucher and this pick.
  8. : Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 31, 2001 that sent Andy Delmore to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  9. Minnesota acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Boston signing Sean O'Donnell as a Group V free agent on July 2, 2001.
  10. Calgary's third-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 90 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  11. The Rangers' third-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 81 overall and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
  12. Montreal's third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on January 24, 2002 that sent Sergei Berezin to Montreal in exchange for Brian Savage, future considerations and a third-round pick in either 2002 Entry Draft (this pick) or 2003 entry draft.
  13. Ottawa's third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 75 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  14. Atlanta's acquired third-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Vyacheslav Kozlov and a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a second-round pick (# 31 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  15. : Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent future considerations (Atlanta's promise not to draft Jay Bouwmeester # 2 overall in 2002 NHL draft) to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  16. :: Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 31, 2001 that sent Alex Auld to Vancouver in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.
  17. Los Angeles' third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on February 15, 2001 that sent Felix Potvin to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.# Phoenix's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.
  18. Phoenix's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to Phoenix in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.
  19. Chicago's third-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 93 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  20. Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  21. : Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  22. :: Buffalo acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Donald Audette as a Group III free agent on July 2, 2001.
  23. Toronto's third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  24. Carolina's third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
  25. : Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for this pick.
  26. Washington third-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a first-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  27. San Jose's third-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 86 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  28. Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  29. : Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent future considerations (Nashville agreed not to select Joffrey Lupul # 6 overall in 2002 Entry Draft) to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
  30. :: Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 5, 2002 that sent Marty McInnis to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  31. Atlanta's acquired third-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  32. : Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Jiri Slegr to Detroit in exchange for Yuri Butsayev and this pick.

Round four

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131
Lance MonychPhoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Ivan TkachenkoColumbus Blue JacketsLokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
Michael LambertMontreal Canadiens (from Florida via Calgary)2Montreal Rocket (QMJHL)
Dmitri KazionovTampa Bay LightningCSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
Daniel Fernholm (D)Pittsburgh PenguinsDjurgardens IF Jr. (Sweden)
Brandon SegalNashville PredatorsCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
Joonas VihkoMighty Ducks of AnaheimHIFK Jr. (Finland)
Aaron Rome (D)Los Angeles Kings (from Minnesota via Dallas and Minnesota)3Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
Rosario Ruggeri (D)Philadelphia Flyers (from Calgary)4Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
Ivan Koltsov (D)Edmonton Oilers (from New York Rangers)5Severstal Cherepovets Jr. (Russia)
Mikko Kalteva (D)Colorado Avalanche (compensatory)6Jokerit Jr. (Finland)
Jakub HulvaBuffalo SabresHC Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Republic)
Jevon DesautelsWashington CapitalsSpokane Chiefs (WHL)
Jarkko ImmonenDallas StarsBlues Jr. (Finland)
Jonas AlmtorpEdmonton OilersMODO Jr. (Sweden)
Yuri ArtyomenkovCalgary Flames (from Montreal)7Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
Scott DobbenOttawa SenatorsErie Otters (OHL)
John LaliberteVancouver CanucksNew Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
Mark RooneemLos Angeles KingsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
Pat DwyerAtlanta Thrashers (from Phoenix)8Western Michigan University (NCHC)
Cam JanssenNew Jersey DevilsWindsor Spitfires (OHL)
Petr DvorakWashington Capitals (from Chicago)9Havirov Femax HC (Czech Republic)
Jekabs Redlihs (D)Columbus Blue Jackets (from New York Islanders)10New York Apple Core (EHL)
Robin JonssonSt. Louis BluesBofors IK (Sweden)
Marty Magers (G)Buffalo Sabres (compensatory)11Omaha Lancers (USHL)
David Turon (D)Toronto Maple LeafsHavirov Femax (Czech Republic)
Robin KovarEdmonton Oilers (compensatory)12Vancouver Giants (WHL)
Lane Manson (D)Atlanta Thrashers (from Carolina via St. Louis)13Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Johan Bjork (D)Ottawa Senators (compensatory)14Malmo IF Jr. (Sweden)
Konstantin BaranovPhiladelphia FlyersChelmet Chelyabinsk (Russia)
Nate Guenin (D)New York Rangers (from Ottawa; compensatory)15Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Matt EllisonChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)16Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL)
Tom Gilbert (D)Colorado AvalancheChicago Steel (USHL)
Jan KubistaBoston BruinsHC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
Johan Berggren (D)Detroit Red WingsSunne (Sweden)
  1. Atlanta's fourth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and a fourth-round pick (# 166 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Darcy Hordichuk a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Calgary's acquired fourth-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round (# 112 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  3. : Calgary previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 9 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a first-round pick (# 10 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Minnesota's re-acquired fourth-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Cliff Ronning to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
  5. : Dallas fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 25, 2000 that sent Brad Lukowich, a third-round and ninth-round picks in the 2001 entry draft to Minnesota in exchange for Aaron Gavey, Pavel Patera, an eighth-round pick in the 2000 entry draft and this pick.
  6. :: Minnesota previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 12, 2000 that sent Manny Fernandez and Brad Lukowich to Minnesota in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2000 entry draft and this pick.
  7. Calgary's fourth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent Dean McAmmond to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  8. The Rangers' fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Tom Poti and Rem Murray to the Rangers in exchange for Mike York and this pick.
  9. Colorado acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Chicago signing Jon Klemm as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  10. Montreal's fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick (# 99 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  11. Phoenix's fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Darcy Hordichuk a fourth-round pick (# 97 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and this pick.
  12. Chicago's fourth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on January 16, 2002 that sent Joe Reekie to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  13. The Islanders' fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Mattias Timander to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
  14. Buffalo acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Los Angeles signing Steve Heinze as a Group III free agent on July 4, 2001.
  15. Edmonton originally acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for The Rangers signing Igor Ulanov as a Group III free agent on July 20, 2001. The pick was voided because the selected player was ineligible.
  16. St. Louis' acquired fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Ray Ferraro to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
  17. : St. Louis previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 5, 2001 that sent Sean Hill to Carolina in exchange for Steve Halko and this pick.
  18. Ottawa acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Anaheim signing Jason York as a Group III free agent on July 3, 2001.
  19. Ottawa's acquired fourth-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 75 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a third-round pick (# 81 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  20. : Ottawa acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Boston signing Rob Zamuner as a Group III free agent on July 6, 2001.
  21. San Jose's fourth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 86 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick (# 93 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round five

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166
John ZeilerPhoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
Lasse PirjetaColumbus Blue JacketsKarpat (Finland)
Topi Jaakola (D)Florida PanthersKarpat (Finland)
Joseph Pearce (G)Tampa Bay LightningNew Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
Andy Sertich (D)Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2Greenway High School (USHS–MN)
Cam PaddockPittsburgh PenguinsKelowna Rockets (WHL)
Patrick JarrettNashville PredatorsOwen Sound Attack (OHL)
Kris NewburySan Jose Sharks (compensatory)3Sarnia Sting (OHL)
George DavisMighty Ducks of AnaheimCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
Jiri CetkovskyCalgary Flames (from Minnesota via Montreal)4HC Zlin Jr. (Czech Republic)
Emanuel PeterCalgary FlamesKloten Flyers (Switzerland)
Mike WalshNew York RangersDetroit Compuware Ambassadors (MWJHL)
Paul Flache (D)Atlanta Thrashers (from Buffalo)5Brampton Battalion (OHL)
Robert Gherson (G)Washington CapitalsSarnia Sting (OHL)
Viktor BobrovCalgary Flames (compensatory)6CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
David BararukDallas StarsMoose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Glenn Fisher (G)Edmonton OilersFort Saskatchewan Traders (AJHL)
Marcus PaulssonNew York Islanders (from Montreal)7Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
Brock HootonOttawa SenatorsQuesnel Millionaires (BCHL)
Rob McVicar (G)Vancouver CanucksBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Gregory HogeboomLos Angeles KingsMiami University (NCHC)
Peter Hamerlik (G)Boston Bruins (from Phoenix)8Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Krisjanis Redlihs (D)New Jersey DevilsHK Liepājas Metalurgs (Latvia)
Armands BerzinsMinnesota Wild (from Carolina)9Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
James Wisniewski (D)Chicago BlackhawksPlymouth Whalers (OHL)
Joel Andresen (D)Los Angeles Kings (from New York Islanders)10St. Albert Steel (AJHL)
Vince BellissimoFlorida Panthers (from St. Louis)11Topeka ScareCrows (USHL)
Kristofer PerssonCalgary Flames (from Toronto)12MODO Jr. (Sweden)
Daniel Manzato (G)Carolina HurricanesVictoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Dov Grumet-Morris (G)Philadelphia FlyersHarvard University (ECAC)
Gerard Dicaire (D)Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose; compensatory)13Kootenay Ice (WHL)
Tom Walsh (D)San Jose SharksDeerfield Academy (USHS-MA)
Tyler Weiman (G)Colorado AvalancheTri-City Americans (WHL)
Justin MaiserSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)14Boston University (Hockey East)
Logan Koopmans (G)Detroit Red WingsLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
  1. Atlanta's fifth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and a fourth-round pick (# 166 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Darcy Hordichuk a fourth-round pick (# 97 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Pittsburgh acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for the Islanders signing Garth Snow as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  3. San Jose acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for St. Louis signing Rich Pilon as a Group III free agent on July 10, 2001.
  4. Montreal's acquired fifth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick (# 99 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a fourth-round pick (# 112 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft this pick.
  5. : Montreal previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 24, 2002 that sent Chris Dyment to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
  6. Buffalo's fifth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Bob Corkum to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
  7. Calgary acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for New Jersey signing Tommy Albelin as a Group III free agent on July 9, 2001.
  8. Montreal's fifth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Mariusz Czerkawski to Montreal in exchange for Arron Asham and this pick.
  9. Phoenix's fifth-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on January 24, 2002 that sent Andrei Nazarov to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
  10. Carolina's fifth-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on March 1, 2001 that sent Scott Pellerin to Carolina in exchange for Askhat Rakhmatullin, a third-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and a conditional pick in the 2002 Entry Draft (this pick). Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.
  11. The Islanders' fifth-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on January 3, 2001 that sent Jason Blake to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
  12. St. Louis' fifth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on February 9, 2001 that sent Scott Mellanby to St. Louis in exchange for David Morisset and this pick.
  13. Toronto's fifth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a third-round pick (# 90 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  14. San Jose's acquired fifth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick (# 60 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  15. : San Jose acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Florida signing Jeff Norton as a Group III free agent on July 18, 2001.
  16. Boston's fifth-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 56 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a second-round pick (# 62 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round six

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team167168169170171172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186187188189190191192193194195196197
Brad SchellAtlanta ThrashersSpokane Chiefs (WHL)
Tim KonsoradaColumbus Blue JacketsBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Jeremy Swanson (D)Florida PanthersBarrie Colts (OHL)
P. J. Atherton (D)Tampa Bay LightningCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
Bobby Goepfert (G)Pittsburgh PenguinsCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
Mike McKenna (G)Nashville PredatorsSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
Luke Fritshaw (D)Mighty Ducks of AnaheimPrince Albert Raiders (WHL)
Karri AkkanenTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina; compensatory)1Ilves Jrs. (Finland)
Matt FoyMinnesota WildMerrimack College (Hockey East)
Curtis McElhinney (G)Calgary FlamesColorado College (NCHC)
Jake Taylor (D)New York RangersGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Maxim ShchevyevBuffalo SabresElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Marian HavelWashington CapitalsVancouver Giants (WHL)
Kirill SidorenkoDallas StarsZauralie Kurgan (Russia)
Mikko Luoma (D)Edmonton OilersTappara (Finland)
Andre DeveauxMontreal CanadiensBelleville Bulls (OHL)
Paul Ranger (D)Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)2Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Jaroslav BalastikColumbus Blue Jackets (from Vancouver via Philadelphia)3HC Zlin (Czech Republic)
Ryan MurphyLos Angeles KingsBoston College (Hockey East)
Jeff Pietrasiak (G)Phoenix CoyotesBerkshire High School (USHS–MA)
Eric JohanssonNew Jersey DevilsTri-City Americans (WHL)
Kevin Kantee (D)Chicago BlackhawksJokerit Jr. (Finland)
Alexei StonkusNew York IslandersYaroslavl Jrs. (Russia)
D. J. KingSt. Louis BluesLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
Ian White (D)Toronto Maple LeafsSwift Current Broncos (WHL)
Nikita Korovkin (D)Philadelphia Flyers (from Carolina)4Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Joey Mormina (D)Philadelphia FlyersColgate University (ECAC)
Kim HirschovitsNew York Rangers (from San Jose)5HIFK (Finland)
Taylor Christie (D)Colorado AvalancheBowling Green State University (WCHA)
Mikael Vuorio (G)Florida Panthers (from Boston)6Lukko (Finland)
Jimmy CuddihyDetroit Red WingsShawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
  1. Carolina's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for two eight-round picks (# 255 & 256 overall) and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  2. : Carolina acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Rob DiMaio as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  3. Ottawa's sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 15, 2002 that sent Juha Ylonen to Ottawa in exchange for Andre Roy and this pick.
  4. Philadelphia's acquired sixth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. : Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 17, 2001 that sent Jan Hlavac and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for Donald Brashear and this pick.
  6. Carolina's sixth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.
  7. San Jose's sixth-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and future considerations (rights to Theo Fleury) to San Jose in exchange for this pick. The trade completed on June 26, 2002.
  8. Boston's sixth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Jeff Norton to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round seven

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team198199200201202203204205206207208209210211212213214215216217218219220221222223224225226227228229
Nathan OystrickAtlanta ThrashersNorthern Michigan University (WCHA)
Greg MauldinColumbus Blue JacketsUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (Hockey East)
Denis YachmenevFlorida PanthersNorth Bay Centennials (OHL)
Mathieu BrunellePhiladelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)1Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Patrik Bartschi (RW)Pittsburgh PenguinsKloten Flyers (NLA)
Josh Morrow (D)Nashville PredatorsTri-City Americans (WHL)
Niklas Eckerblom (RW)Minnesota Wild (from Anaheim)2Djurgardens IF (Sweden)
Jean-Francois DufortEdmonton Oilers (from Minnesota)3Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
David Van der GulikCalgary FlamesChilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
Pierre JohnssonCalgary Flames (from New York Rangers)4Farjestad BK Jrs. (Sweden)
Radoslav Hecl (D)Buffalo SabresSlovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
Joni LindlofWashington CapitalsTappara Jr. (Finland)
Bryan Hamm (D)Dallas StarsPeterborough Petes (OHL)
Patrick MurphyEdmonton OilersNewmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL)
Jonathan FerlandMontreal CanadiensAcadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
Fredrik Norrena (G)Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)5TPS (Finland)
Marc-Andre RoyVancouver CanucksBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
Mikhail Lyubushin (D)Los Angeles KingsKrylya Sovetov (Russia)
Ladislav KoubaPhoenix CoyotesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
Tim ConboySan Jose Sharks (from New Jersey via Atlanta)6Topeka Scarecrows (USHL)
Ilkka PikkarainenNew Jersey Devils (compensatory)7HIFK (Finland)
Tyson Kellerman (G)Chicago BlackhawksNorth Bay Centennials (OHL)
Brad Topping (G)New York IslandersBrampton Battalion (OHL)
Jonas JohnsonSt. Louis BluesVastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
Scott MayToronto Maple LeafsOhio State University (Big Ten)
Ilya KrikunovVancouver Canucks (compensatory)8Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Adam TaylorCarolina HurricanesKootenay Ice (WHL)
Steven GoertzenColumbus Blue Jackets (from Philadelphia)9Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Joey CrabbNew York Rangers (from San Jose)10Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Ryan SteevesColorado AvalancheYale University (ECAC)
Dmitri UtkinBoston BruinsLokomotiv Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia)
Derek Meech (D)Detroit Red WingsRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
  1. Tampa Bay's seventh-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent an eighth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick
  2. Anaheim's seventh-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on November 1, 2001 that sent Sergei Krivokrasov to Anaheim in exchange for future considerations and this pick.
  3. Minnesota's seventh-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Sergei Zholtok to Minnesota in exchange for future considerations (this pick).
  4. The Rangers' seventh-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
  5. Ottawa's seventh-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent Josef Boumedienne to Ottawa in exchange for this pick.
  6. Atlanta's acquired seventh-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent an eighth-round in the 2002 Entry Draft and a seventh-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
  7. : Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.
  8. New Jersey acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for the Islanders signing Ken Sutton as a Group III free agent on July 5, 2001.
  9. Vancouver acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Buffalo signing Bob Essensa as a Group III free agent on August 3, 2001.
  10. Philadelphia's seventh-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick
  11. San Jose's seventh-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Rich Pilon to San Jose in exchange for this pick.

Round eight

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team230231232233234235236237238239240241242243244245246247248249250251252253254255256257258259260
Colton FretterAtlanta ThrashersChatham Maroons (WOHL)
Jaroslav KracikColumbus Blue JacketsHC Plzen Jr. (Czech Republic)
Peter Hafner (D)Florida PanthersTaft High School (USHS–CT)
Vasily Koshechkin (G)Tampa Bay LightningLada Togliatti (Russia)
Maxime TalbotPittsburgh PenguinsHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Kaleb BettsNashville PredatorsChilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
Tyler Boldt (D)Atlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim)1Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Christoph BrandnerMinnesota WildKrefeld Pinguine (Germany)
Jyri Marttinen (D)Calgary FlamesJYP (Finland)
Ryan Lannon (D)Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2Harvard University (ECAC)
Petr PruchaNew York RangersHC Pardubice (Czech Republic)
Dennis Wideman (D)Buffalo SabresLondon Knights (OHL)
Igor IgnatushkinWashington CapitalsElemash Elektrosal (Russia)
Tuomas MikkonenDallas StarsJYP (Finland)
Dwight HelminenEdmonton OilersUniversity of Michigan (Big Ten)
Tomas MickaEdmonton Oilers (from Montreal)3Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
Josef VavraOttawa SenatorsHC Vsetin Jr. (Czech Republic)
Matt Violin (G)Vancouver CanucksLake Superior State University (WCHA)
Tuukka PulliainenLos Angeles KingsTuTo (Finland)
Marcus Smith (D)Phoenix CoyotesKitchener Rangers (OHL)
Dan Glover (D)New Jersey DevilsCamrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
Jared JessimanChicago BlackhawksHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Martin ChabadaNew York IslandersSparta Prague (Czech Republic)
Tom Koivisto (D)St. Louis BluesJokerit (Finland)
Jarkko ImmonenToronto Maple LeafsJYP (Finland)
Ryan CraigTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)4Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
Darren ReidTampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia via Carolina)5Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Pauli Levokari (D)Atlanta Thrashers (from San Jose)6HIFK (Finland)
Sergei ShemetovColorado AvalancheElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
Yan StastnyBoston BruinsUniversity of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
Pierre-Olivier Beaulieu (D)Detroit Red WingsQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
  1. Anaheim's eighth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent Denny Lambert and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
  2. Pittsburgh acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for St. Louis signing Marc Bergevin as a Group III free agent on November 6, 2001.
  3. Montreal's eighth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 14 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a first-round pick (# 15 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Carolina's eighth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, eighth (# 256 overall), ninth-round picks in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. Carolina's acquired eighth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, eighth (# 255 overall), ninth-round picks in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  6. : Carolina previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 31, 2000 that sent Paul Ranheim to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
  7. San Jose's eighth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a seventh-round in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2003 entry draft and this pick.

Round nine

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team261262263264265266267268269270271272273274275276277278279280281282283284285286287288289290291
Francois Caron (D)Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Atlanta)1Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Christian SoderstromDetroit Red Wings (from Columbus)2Timra IK (Sweden)
Sergei MozyakinColumbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)3CSKA Moscow (Russia)
Matthew Davis (G)Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay via Colorado)4Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Dwight LaBrosse (G)Pittsburgh PenguinsGuelph Storm (OHL)
Steven Spencer (D)Nashville PredatorsSwift Current Broncos (WHL)
Chris Petrow (D)Mighty Ducks of AnaheimOshawa Generals (OHL)
Mikhail Tyulyapkin (D)Minnesota WildTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
Mika HannulaMinnesota Wild (from Calgary)5Malmo IF (Sweden)
Rob FlynnNew York RangersHarvard University (ECAC)
Martin Cizek (D)Buffalo SabresSlavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
Patric BlomdahlWashington CapitalsAIK IF Jr. (Sweden)
Ned HavernDallas StarsBoston College (Hockey East)
Fredrik JohanssonEdmonton OilersVastra Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden)
Konstantin Korneyev (D)Montreal CanadiensKrylya Sovetov (Russia)
Vitaly Atyushov (D)Ottawa SenatorsMolot-Prikamie Perm (Russia)
Thomas NussliVancouver CanucksEV Zug (NLA)
Matt Gens (D)Vancouver Canucks (compensatory)6St. Cloud State University (NCHC)
Connor JamesLos Angeles KingsUniversity of Denver (NCHC)
Russell SpencePhoenix CoyotesOCN Blizzard (MJHL)
Bill KinkelNew Jersey DevilsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
Adam BurishChicago BlackhawksGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Per Braxenholm (D)New York IslandersMorrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
Ryan MacMurchySt. Louis BluesNotre Dame Hounds (SJHL)
Staffan Kronwall (D)Toronto Maple LeafsHuddinge IK (Sweden)
Alexei GlukhovTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)7Khimik Voskresensk Jr. (Russia)
John ToffeyTampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia)8Ohio State University (Big Ten)
Michael Hutchins (D)San Jose SharksDes Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
Sean CollinsColorado AvalancheUniversity of New Hampshire (Hockey East)
Pavel FrolovBoston BruinsTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
Jonathan Ericsson (D)Detroit Red WingsHasten Hockey (Sweden)
  1. Atlanta's ninth-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Denny Lambert and this pick.
  2. Columbus' ninth-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 25, 2000 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2000 entry draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
  3. Florida's ninth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Florida in exchange for this pick.
  4. Colorado's acquired ninth-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on March 1, 2002 that sent a ninth-round pick in the D.J. Smith to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
  5. : Colorado previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  6. Calgary's ninth-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jamie McLennan to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  7. Vancouver acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Greg Hawgood as a Group III free agent on July 17, 2001.
  8. Carolina's ninth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 entry draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, two eighth-round picks (# 255 & # 256 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  9. Philadelphia's ninth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2001 entry draft and this pick.

Draftees based on nationality

RankCountryPicksPercentTop selectionNorth America16857.7%Europe12342.3%
1Canada10943.2%Rick Nash, 1st
2United States5920.2%Ryan Whitney, 5th
3Russia3311.3%Alexander Semin, 13th
4Czech Republic268.9%Petr Taticek, 9th
5Finland258.6%Kari Lehtonen, 2nd
6Sweden217.2%Alexander Steen, 24th
7Switzerland51.7%Tobias Stephan, 34th
8Slovakia31.0%Tomas Troliga, 89th
Latvia31.0%Jekabs Redlihs, 119th
10Norway20.7%Marius Holtet, 42nd
11Hungary10.3%Janos Vas, 32nd
Ukraine10.3%Andriy Mikhnov, 62nd
Denmark10.3%Frans Nielsen, 87th
Austria10.7%Christoph Brandner, 237th

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