The 2016 NHL entry draft was the 54th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 24–25, 2016, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Patrik Laine was selected 2nd overall by the Winnipeg Jets.
Jesse Puljujarvi was selected fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikhail Sergachev was selected ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens.
The 2015 NHL entry draft was the 53rd draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 26–27, 2015, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. The first three selections were Connor McDavid by t
2016 NHL entry draft
…Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a fourth-round pick in 2016 to New York in exchange for John Moore, Anthony Duclair, Tampa Bay's second-round pick in 2015 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Arizona will receive a first-round pick in 2016 if New York qualifies for…
Connor McDavid was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Jack Eichel was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Dylan Strome was selected third overall by the Arizona Coyotes.
Mitch Marner was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.