NHL entry draft
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The NHL entry draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements
The stage at the 2008 NHL entry draft in Ottawa, Ontario
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
NHL entry draft
…2015 7 211 Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) 2016 First Niagara Center Buffalo, New York June 24–25, 2016 7 211 Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) 2017 United Center Chicago, Illinois June 23–24, 2017 7 217 Nico Hischier (New Jersey Devils) 2018 American Airlines Center Dallas, Texas June 22–23, 2018…
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.