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2006 NHL entry draft
44th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players
44th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 2006 NHL entry draft |
| caption | The NHL Entry Draft stage. Source: NHL Central Scouting Bureau |
| logo | NHLDraft06logo.png |
| logosize | 230px |
| date | June 24, 2006 |
| location | General Motors Place |
| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| first | USA Erik Johnson |
| (St. Louis Blues) | |
| overall | 213 |
| rounds | 7 |
| prev | [2005](2005-nhl-entry-draft) |
| next | [2007](2007-nhl-entry-draft) |
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (St. Louis Blues) The 2006 NHL entry draft was the 44th entry draft for the National Hockey League. It was held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 24, 2006.
The draft order for the first 14 picks was decided during a lottery held on April 20, 2006. The draft was televised in Canada on TSN and RDS, with the first three hours simulcast in the United States on OLN.
As of 2025, there are 11 active NHL players from this draft year.
Draft day trades
- The Florida Panthers traded Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek and the 163rd pick (Sergei Shirokov) to the Vancouver Canucks for Todd Bertuzzi, Alex Auld and Bryan Allen. (This trade was completed two days prior to the draft, and officially announced the day before it.)
- The Atlanta Thrashers traded Patrik Stefan and Jaroslav Modry to the Dallas Stars for Niko Kapanen and the 210th pick (Will O'Neill).
- The Colorado Avalanche traded Alex Tanguay to the Calgary Flames for Jordan Leopold, the 59th pick (Codey Burki) and a conditional draft pick in 2007 or 2008.
- The Montreal Canadiens traded the 16th pick (Ty Wishart) to the San Jose Sharks for the 20th pick (David Fischer) and the 53rd pick (Mathieu Carle).
- The Los Angeles Kings traded Pavol Demitra to the Minnesota Wild for Patrick O'Sullivan and the 17th pick (Trevor Lewis).
- The Boston Bruins traded Andrew Raycroft to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Tuukka Rask.
Final central scouting rankings
Skaters
| North American | European |
|---|---|
| 1 | USA Erik Johnson (D) |
| 2 | CAN Jordan Staal (C) |
| 3 | CAN Jonathan Toews (C) |
| 4 | CAN Derick Brassard (C) |
| 5 | USA Phil Kessel (C/RW) |
| 6 | USA Peter Mueller (C) |
| 7 | CAN Bryan Little (C) |
| 8 | CAN Chris Stewart (RW) |
| 9 | CAN James Sheppard (C/LW) |
| 10 | CAN Cory Emmerton (LW/C) |
Goaltenders
| North American | European |
|---|---|
| 1 | CAN Jonathan Bernier |
| 2 | CAN Leland Irving |
| 3 | USA Jeff Zatkoff |
Selections by round
Round one
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Johnson (D) | United States | St. Louis Blues | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jordan Staal (C) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Peterborough Petes (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Toews (C) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks | University of North Dakota (WCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicklas Backstrom (C) | Sweden | Washington Capitals | Brynas IF (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phil Kessel (RW) | United States | Boston Bruins | University of Minnesota (WCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derick Brassard (C) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kyle Okposo (RW) | United States | New York Islanders | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peter Mueller (C) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes | Everett Silvertips (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Sheppard (C/LW) | Canada | Minnesota Wild | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Frolik (RW) | Czech Republic | Florida Panthers | HC Rabat Kladno (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Bernier (G) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bryan Little (C) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers | Barrie Colts (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jiri Tlusty (LW) | Czech Republic | Toronto Maple Leafs | HC Rabat Kladno (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Grabner (RW) | Austria | Vancouver Canucks | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Riku Helenius (G) | Finland | Tampa Bay Lightning | Ilves Jr. (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ty Wishart (D) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Montreal) | Prince George Cougars (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trevor Lewis (C) | United States | Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton via Minnesota) | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Stewart (RW) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark Mitera (D) | United States | Anaheim Ducks | University of Michigan (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Fischer (D) | United States | Montreal Canadiens (from San Jose) | Apple Valley High School (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bobby Sanguinetti (D) | United States | New York Rangers | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Claude Giroux (C/RW) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semyon Varlamov (G) | Russia | Washington Capitals (from Nashville) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dennis Persson (D) | Sweden | Buffalo Sabres | VIK Vasteras HK (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrik Berglund (C) | Sweden | St. Louis Blues (from New Jersey) | VIK Vasteras HK (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leland Irving (G) | Canada | Calgary Flames | Everett Silvertips (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Vishnevskiy (D) | Russia | Dallas Stars | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Foligno (LW) | United States | Ottawa Senators | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Summers (D) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes (from Detroit) | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Corrente (D) | Canada | New Jersey Devils (from Carolina via St. Louis) | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) |
Round two
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Kana (C) | Czech Republic | St. Louis Blues | HC Vitkovice (Czech Republic) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Sneep (D) | United States | Pittsburgh Penguins | Brainerd High School (USHS–MN) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Igor Makarov (RW) | Russia | Chicago Blackhawks | Krylya Sovetov (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michal Neuvirth (G) | Czech Republic | Washington Capitals | Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Francois Bouchard (RW) | Canada | Washington Capitals (from Boston) | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie McGinn (LW) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Columbus) | Ottawa 67's (OHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yuri Alexandrov (D) | Russia | Boston Bruins (compensatory) | Severstal Cherepovets (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bryce Swan (RW) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks (from New York Islanders via Vancouver) | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andreas Nodl (RW) | Austria | Philadelphia Flyers (from Phoenix) | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ondrej Fiala (C) | Czech Republic | Minnesota Wild | Everett Silvertips (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cory Emmerton (C/LW) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings (from Phoenix via Florida and Philadelphia) | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Ratchuk (D) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles) | US NTDP (NAHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Riley Holzapfel (C) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nikolay Kulemin (F) | Russia | Toronto Maple Leafs | Metallurg Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Petry (D) | United States | Edmonton Oilers (compensatory) | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jhonas Enroth (G) | Sweden | Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver) | Sodertalje SK (Sweden) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shawn Matthias (C) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings (from Phoenix via Tampa Bay and Philadelphia) | Belleville Bulls (OHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joey Ryan (D) | United States | Los Angeles Kings (compensatory) | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Maxwell (C) | Canada | Montreal Canadiens | Kootenay Ice (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Milan Lucic (LW) | Canada | Boston Bruins (from Edmonton) | Vancouver Giants (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nigel Williams (D) | United States | Colorado Avalanche | US NTDP (NAHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keith Seabrook (D) | Canada | Washington Capitals (from Anaheim) | Burnaby Express (BCHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mathieu Carle (D) | Canada | Montreal Canadiens (from San Jose) | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Artem Anisimov (C) | Russia | New York Rangers | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denis Bodrov (D) | Russia | Philadelphia Flyers | Lada Togliatti (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blake Geoffrion (LW) | United States | Nashville Predators | US NTDP (NAHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Weber (D) | United States | Buffalo Sabres | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander Vasyunov (LW) | Russia | New Jersey Devils | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codey Burki (C) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche (from Calgary) | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jesse Joensuu (F) | Finland | New York Islanders (from Dallas) | Assat (Finland) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Danis-Pepin (D) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Ottawa) | University of Maine (Hockey East) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dick Axelsson (F) | Sweden | Detroit Red Wings | Huddinge IK (Sweden) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie McBain (D) | United States | Carolina Hurricanes | US NTDP (NAHL) |
Round three
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Junland (D) | Sweden | St. Louis Blues | Linkopings HC (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Strait (D) | United States | Pittsburgh Penguins | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan White (C) | Canada | Montreal Canadiens (from Chicago via Philadelphia) | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kirill Tulupov (D) | Russia | New Jersey Devils (from Washington) | Alemetjevsk (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Gryba (D) | Canada | Ottawa Senators (from Boston) | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Mason (G) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | London Knights (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robin Figren (F) | Sweden | New York Islanders | Frolunda HC (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brad Marchand (LW) | Canada | Boston Bruins (from Phoenix via New York Islanders) | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cal Clutterbuck (RW) | Canada | Minnesota Wild | Oshawa Generals (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brady Calla (RW) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Everett Silvertips (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Zatkoff (G) | United States | Los Angeles Kings | Miami University (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theo Peckham (D) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers (from Atlanta) | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Lagerstrom (C) | Sweden | Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto) | Sodertalje SK (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vladimir Zharkov (RW) | Russia | New Jersey Devils (from Vancouver via St. Louis) | CSKA Moscow (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Quick (D) | United States | Tampa Bay Lightning | Salisbury School (USHS–CT) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Matsumoto (C) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers (from Montreal) | Bowling Green University (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Forney (LW) | United States | Atlanta Thrashers (from Edmonton) | Thief River Falls (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Carman (C) | United States | Colorado Avalanche | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Rahimi (D) | Sweden | Vancouver Canucks (from Anaheim) | IF Bjorkloven Jr. (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John de Gray (D) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks (from San Jose via New York Rangers) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan Hillier (LW) | Canada | New York Rangers | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tom Sestito (LW) | United States | Columbus Blue Jackets (from San Jose via Philadelphia) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bud Holloway (C/RW) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings (from Nashville via Philadelphia) | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Armstrong (C/RW) | Canada | Calgary Flames (from Buffalo) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonas Ahnelov (D) | Sweden | Phoenix Coyotes (from New York Islanders via New Jersey) | Frolunda HC (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Marvin (C/W) | United States | Calgary Flames | Warroad High School (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Snow (LW) | Canada | Dallas Stars | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kaspars Daugavins (LW) | Latvia | Ottawa Senators | HK Riga 2000 (Latvia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Larsson (G) | Sweden | Detroit Red Wings | Hammarby IF (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harrison Reed (RW) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
Round four
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Turek (C) | United States | St. Louis Blues | Omaha Lancers (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Shutron (D) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Pittsburgh) | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joe Palmer (G) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oskar Osala (LW) | Finland | Washington Capitals | Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James DeLory (D) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Boston via Edmonton, Boston and New York Islanders) | Oshawa Generals (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Reimer (G) | Canada | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Columbus via Carolina and Chicago) | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhett Rakhshani (RW) | United States | New York Islanders | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joonas Lehtivuori (D) | Finland | Philadelphia Flyers (from Phoenix) | Ilves (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kyle Medvec (D) | United States | Minnesota Wild | University of Vermont (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Caruso (D) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Guelph Storm (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Kveton (RW) | Czech Republic | New York Rangers (from Los Angeles) | Vsetínska Hokejova (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niko Snellman (F) | Finland | Nashville Predators (from Atlanta) | Ilves (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reto Berra (G) | Switzerland | St. Louis Blues (from Toronto via Carolina) | ZSC Lions (NLA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T. J. Miller (D) | United States | New Jersey Devils (from Vancouver) | Penticton Vees (BCHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jase Weslosky (G) | Canada | New York Islanders (from Tampa Bay via San Jose) | Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jakub Kovar (G) | Czech Republic | Philadelphia Flyers (from Montreal) | HC Ceske Budejovice Jr. (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Montgomery (D) | United States | Colorado Avalanche (from Edmonton via New York Islanders) | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Korbinian Holzer (D) | Germany | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Colorado via Chicago) | EC Bad Tolz (Germany) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Beleskey (LW) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks | Belleville Bulls (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ben Wright (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets (from San Jose) | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niclas Andersen (D) | Sweden | Los Angeles Kings (from New York Rangers) | Leksands IF (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Marcinko (C) | Slovakia | New York Islanders (from Philadelphia via Phoenix) | HC Kosice (Slovakia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derrick LaPoint (D) | United States | Florida Panthers (from Nashville via Pittsburgh) | North High School (USHS–WI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Felix Schutz (C) | Germany | Buffalo Sabres | Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hugo Carpentier (C) | Canada | Calgary Flames (from New Jersey) | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doug Rogers (C) | United States | New York Islanders (from Calgary via Phoenix) | Saint Sebastian's School (ISL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard Bachman (G) | United States | Dallas Stars | Cushing Academy (USHS–MA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pierre-Luc Lessard (D) | Canada | Ottawa Senators | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luke Lynes (C/LW) | United States | Washington Capitals (from Detroit) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bobby Hughes (C) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
Round five
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 | 145 | 146 | 147 | 148 | 149 | 150 | 151 | 152 | 153 |
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| Andy Sackrison (C/LW) | United States | St. Louis Blues | Saint Louis Park High School (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chad Johnson (G) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | University of Alaska Fairbanks (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shane Sims (D) | United States | New York Islanders (from Chicago via Boston) | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maxime Lacroix (LW) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Bodnarchuk (D) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Nyholm (RW) | Finland | Columbus Blue Jackets | HIFK (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brett Bennett (G) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes (from New York Islanders) | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Martin Latal (RW) | Czech Republic | Phoenix Coyotes | HC Rabat Kladno (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niko Hovinen (G) | Finland | Minnesota Wild | Jokerit (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bryan Pitton (G) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers (from Florida) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Meckler (C) | United States | Los Angeles Kings | Yale University (ECAC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Kangas (G) | United States | Atlanta Thrashers | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Sucharski (LW) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Toronto) | Michigan State University (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Zaborsky (F) | Slovakia | New York Rangers (from Vancouver via Washington) | Dukla Trencin (Slovakia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David McIntyre (C) | Canada | Dallas Stars (from Tampa Bay) | Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pavel Valentenko (D) | Russia | Montreal Canadiens | Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cody Wild (D) | United States | Edmonton Oilers | Providence College (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kim Johansson (F) | Sweden | New York Islanders (from Colorado) | Malmo Jr. (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maxim Frechette (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Anaheim) | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashton Rome (RW) | Canada | San Jose Sharks | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Martin Nolet (D) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings (from New York Rangers) | Champlain Cougars (QJAAAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jon Rheault (RW) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers | Providence College (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark Dekanich (G) | Canada | Nashville Predators | Colgate University (ECAC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Biega (D) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Salisbury School (USHS–CT) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olivier Magnan (D) | Canada | New Jersey Devils | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juuso Puustinen (RW) | Finland | Calgary Flames | KalPa (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max Warn (LW) | Finland | Dallas Stars | HIFK (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan Daniels (G) | Canada | Ottawa Senators | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jordan Bendfeld (D) | Canada | Phoenix Coyotes (from Detroit) | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stefan Chaput (C) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) |
Round six
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 154 | 155 | 156 | 157 | 158 | 159 | 160 | 161 | 162 | 163 | 164 | 165 | 166 | 167 | 168 | 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 | 173 | 174 | 175 | 176 | 177 | 178 | 179 | 180 | 181 | 182 | 183 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew McCollem (LW) | United States | St. Louis Blues | Belmont Hill (ISL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peter Aston (D) | Canada | Florida Panthers (from Pittsburgh) | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan-Mikael Juutilainen (C) | Finland | Chicago Blackhawks | Jokerit (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brent Gwidt (C) | United States | Washington Capitals | Lakeland High School (USHS–WI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levi Nelson (C) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jesse Dudas (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Prince George Cougars (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrew MacDonald (D) | Canada | New York Islanders | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viktor Stalberg (LW) | Sweden | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Phoenix) | University of Vermont (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Walker (F) | Switzerland | Minnesota Wild | EHC Basel (Switzerland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sergei Shirokov (F) | Russia | Vancouver Canucks (from Florida) | CSKA Moscow (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constantin Braun (LW) | Germany | Los Angeles Kings | Eisbaren Berlin (Germany) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jonas Enlund (C) | Finland | Atlanta Thrashers | HIFK (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tyler Ruegsegger (C) | United States | Toronto Maple Leafs | Shattuck-Saint Mary's (Midget Major AAA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juraj Simek (LW) | Switzerland | Vancouver Canucks | Kloten Flyers (Switzerland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dane Crowley (D) | Canada | Tampa Bay Lightning | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Auger (C) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Montreal) | Wellington Dukes (OPJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander Bumagin (LW) | Russia | Edmonton Oilers | Lada Togliatti (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Day (RW) | United States | New York Islanders (from Colorado) | Governor Dummer Academy (USHS–MA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Petteri Wirtanen (C) | Finland | Anaheim Ducks | HPK (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stefan Ridderwall (G) | Sweden | New York Islanders (from San Jose) | Djurgardens IF Jr. (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Hunter (C) | Canada | New York Rangers | Prince George Cougars (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Dupont (G) | Switzerland | Philadelphia Flyers | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan Flynn (RW) | United States | Nashville Predators | US NTDP (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mathieu Perreault (C) | Canada | Washington Capitals (from Buffalo) | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Romano (C) | United States | New Jersey Devils | New York Bobcats (AMHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jordan Fulton (C) | United States | Calgary Flames | Breck School (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leo Komarov (C) | Finland | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Dallas) | Assat (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Koopman (D) | Canada | Ottawa Senators | Beaver Valley Nitehawks (KIJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan Mursak (LW) | Slovenia | Detroit Red Wings | HC Ceske Budejovice Jr. (Czech Republic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Dodge (RW) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Clarkson University (ECAC) |
Round seven
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team | 184 | 185 | 186 | 187 | 188 | 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 | 193 | 194 | 195 | 196 | 197 | 198 | 199 | 200 | 201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hellstrom (D) | Sweden | St. Louis Blues | IF Bjorkloven (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timo Seppanen (D) | Finland | Pittsburgh Penguins | HIFK (Finland) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peter LeBlanc (C/LW) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks | Hamilton Red Wings (OPJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Devin DiDiomete (LW) | Canada | Calgary Flames (from Washington) | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Frank (D) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes (from Boston via Toronto) | Western Michigan University (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derek Dorsett (RW) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Troy Mattila (LW) | United States | New York Islanders | Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nick Oslund (RW) | United States | Detroit Red Wings (from Phoenix) | Burnsville High School (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chris Hickey (C) | United States | Minnesota Wild | Cretin-Derham Hall (USHS–MN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Cheverie (G) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Matt Marquardt (LW) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Los Angeles) | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jesse Martin (C) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers | Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benn Ferriero (C/RW) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes (from Toronto) | Boston College (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Evan Fuller (RW) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Prince George Cougars (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denis Kazionov (LW) | Russia | Tampa Bay Lightning | MVD Tver (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cameron Cepek (D) | United States | Montreal Canadiens | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arturs Kulda (D) | Latvia | Atlanta Thrashers (from Edmonton) | CSKA Moscow (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Sauer (G) | United States | Colorado Avalanche | University of Michigan (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John McCarthy (LW) | United States | San Jose Sharks (from Anaheim) | Boston University (Hockey East) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jay Barriball (F) | United States | San Jose Sharks | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lukas Zeliska (C) | Slovakia | New York Rangers | Ocelari Trinec Jr. (Slovakia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andrei Popov (RW) | Russia | Philadelphia Flyers | Traktor Chelyabinsk (Russia) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viktor Sjodin (F) | Sweden | Nashville Predators | VIK Vasteras HK Jr. (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Breault (C) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kyell Henegan (D) | Canada | New Jersey Devils | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Per Johnsson (F) | Sweden | Calgary Flames | Farjestad BK Jr. (Sweden) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will O'Neill (D) | United States | Atlanta Thrashers (from Dallas) | Tabor Academy (USHS–MA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erik Condra (RW) | Canada | Ottawa Senators | University of Notre Dame (CCHA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Logan Pyett (D) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings | Regina Pats (WHL) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Justin Krueger (D) | Germany | Carolina Hurricanes | Cornell University (ECAC) |
Draftees based on nationality
| Rank | Country | Picks | Percent | Top selection | North America | 144 | 67.6% | Europe | 70 | 32.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 84 | 39.4% | Jordan Staal, 2nd | ||||||
| 2 | United States | 60 | 28.2% | Erik Johnson, 1st | ||||||
| 3 | Sweden | 17 | 8.0% | Nicklas Backstrom, 4th | ||||||
| 4 | Russia | 15 | 7.0% | Semyon Varlamov, 23rd | ||||||
| 5 | Finland | 14 | 6.6% | Riku Helenius, 15th | ||||||
| 6 | Czech Republic | 8 | 3.8% | Michael Frolik, 10th | ||||||
| 7 | Germany | 4 | 1.9% | Korbinian Holzer, 111th | ||||||
| Switzerland | 4 | 1.9% | Reto Berra, 106th | |||||||
| 9 | Slovakia | 3 | 1.4% | Tomas Marcinko, 115th | ||||||
| 10 | Austria | 2 | 0.9% | Michael Grabner, 14th | ||||||
| Latvia | 2 | 0.9% | Kaspars Daugavins, 91st | |||||||
| 12 | Slovenia | 1 | 0.4% | Jan Mursak, 182nd |
North American draftees by province/state
| Rank | State/province | Selections | Top selection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [[Image:Flag of Ontario.svg | 30px]] Ontario | 32 | Jordan Staal, 2nd |
| 2 | [[Image:Flag of Quebec.svg | 30px]] Quebec | 16 | Derick Brassard, 6th |
| 3 | [[Image:Flag of Minnesota.svg | 30px]] Minnesota | 15 | Erik Johnson, 1st |
| 4 | [[Image:Flag of New York.svg | 30px]] New York | 10 | Nick Foligno, 28th |
| 5 | [[Image:Flag of British Columbia.svg | 30px]] British Columbia | 9 | Ty Whishart, 16th |
| 6 | [[Image:Flag of Michigan.svg | 30px]] Michigan | 8 | Peter Mueller, 8th |
| [[Image:Flag of Alberta.svg | 30px]] Alberta | 8 | Leland Irving, 26th | |
| [[Image:Flag of Massachusetts.svg | 30px]] Massachusetts | 8 | Joey Ryan, 48th | |
| 9 | [[Image:Flag of Manitoba.svg | 30px]] Manitoba | 7 | Jonathan Toews, 3rd |
| [[Image:Flag of Nova Scotia.svg | 30px]] Nova Scotia | 7 | James Sheppard, 9th | |
| 11 | [[Image:Flag of Saskatchewan.svg | 30px]] Saskatchewan | 5 | Riley Holzapfel, 43rd |
| 12 | [[Image:Flag of Wisconsin.svg | 30px]] Wisconsin | 3 | Phil Kessel, 5th |
| [[Image:Flag of Illinois.svg | 30px]] Illinois | 3 | Nigel Williams, 51st | |
| 14 | [[Image:Flag of Utah (2011–2024).svg | 30px]] Utah | 2 | Trevor Lewis, 17th |
| [[Image:Flag of California.svg | 30px]] California | 2 | Rhett Rakhshani, 100th | |
| 16 | [[Image:Flag of New Jersey.svg | 30px]] New Jersey | 1 | Bobby Sanguinetti, 21st |
| [[Image:Flag of Tennessee.svg | 30px]] Tennessee | 1 | Blake Geoffrion, 56th | |
| [[Image:Flag of Pennsylvania.svg | 30px]] Pennsylvania | 1 | Mike Weber, 57th | |
| [[Image:Flag of Rhode Island.svg | 30px]] Rhode Island | 1 | Cody Wild, 140th | |
| [[Image:Flag of New Hampshire.svg | 30px]] New Hampshire | 1 | Jon Rheault, 145th | |
| [[Image:Flag of Colorado.svg | 30px]] Colorado | 1 | Tyler Ruegsegger, 166th | |
| [[Image:Flag of Washington.svg | 30px]] Washington | 1 | Chris Frank, 188th |
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