NHL Draft Quiz

Who was the Columbus Blue Jackets first ever draft selection?

Who did Columbus select at #1 overall two years later?

Who was infamously selected #1 overall in 1993?

What Hall of Fame player was selected with the following pick by Hartford?

The 1st round of the 2003 Draft was filled with superstars, but not every pick panned out. What Dartmouth player was taken at #12 by the New York Rangers and would go on to play in only 2 NHL games?

The 2003 Draft transformed many franchises, including the Nashville Predators who selected Ryan Suter #7 overall. What star defenseman did they draft at #49 to pair with him?

The San Jose Sharks found value later in the draft when they selected this player from the Waterloo Blackhawks known for his skill at redirections in the 7th round of the 2003 Draft:

What Alaskan-born player of Mexican heritage was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round in 1998?

What player became the first Swiss-born #1 overall draft pick in 2017?

Four Finnish players have been selected at #2 overall in draft history, but only one was a goaltender. Who is the only Finnish goaltender to be selected at #2?

Three Russian players have been selected with the #1 overall pick, including Alexander Ovechkin. Who was one of the other Russians to be taken with the top selection?

What Danish goaltender was drafted by Carolina in 2010, did not sign, and was drafted a second time by Anaheim in 2012 before becoming an NHL starter?

Who was drafted #5 overall in the 2004 draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, but refused to sign until inking a deal with the Boston Bruins as a free agent in 2008?

In 2006 Phil Kessel was seen as the top prospect for the draft, but ultimately fell to #5 overall due to concerns about character, work ethic, diet, and other issues. What defenseman did the St. Louis Blues opt to use the top selection on instead?

The 1984 Draft was headlined by Mario Lemieux, but what American player and future TV announcer for the NHL was selected at #3 overall in the same draft?

The 1999 Draft was filled with drama as the Vancouver Canucks maneuvered to select Daniel and Henrik Sedin at #2 and #3 overall. Who was the General Manager of the Canucks that managed to pull off the trades necessary to draft the Swedish twins?