2017 NHL entry draft
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The 2017 NHL entry draft was the 55th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 23–24, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago. The first three selections were Nico Hischier by the New J
United Center during the draft
Exterior of the United Center during the draft
Nico Hischier was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils.
Miro Heiskanen was selected third overall by the Dallas Stars.
Cale Makar
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Cale Douglas Makar is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. He was selected with the fourth over
2017 NHL entry draft
…C) Martin Necas (C) 6 Cody Glass (C) Timothy Liljegren (D) 7 Owen Tippett (RW) Kristian Vesalainen (LW/RW) 8 Eeli Tolvanen (RW) Urho Vaakanainen (D) 9 Cale Makar (D) Erik Brannstrom (D) 10 Nick Suzuki (C) Jesper Boqvist (C) Ranking North American goalies European goalies 1 Jake Oettinger Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 2…
Makar with the Colorado Avalanche in January 2020
Makar selected by the Colorado Avalanche at the 2017 NHL entry draft.
Makar after hitting Jared McCann during game four of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.