1998 NHL entry draft

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The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was the 36th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.

1998 NHL Entry Draft
General information
Date(s)June 27, 1998
LocationMarine Midland Arena
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Overview
First selectionCanada Vincent Lecavalier
(Tampa Bay Lightning)
← 1997
1999 →

The last active players in the NHL from this draft class were Brian Gionta, Mike Fisher and Francois Beauchemin, who all retired after the 2017–18 season.

Selections by round edit

Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.

Round one edit

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PickPlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
1Vincent Lecavalier (C)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Florida via San Jose)1Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
2David Legwand (C)  United StatesNashville Predators (from Tampa Bay via San Jose)2Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
3Brad Stuart (D)  CanadaSan Jose Sharks (from Nashville)3Regina Pats (WHL)
4Bryan Allen (D)  CanadaVancouver CanucksOshawa Generals (OHL)
5Vitali Vishnevski (D)  RussiaMighty Ducks of AnaheimTorpedo Yaroslavl (Russia)
6Rico Fata (RW)  CanadaCalgary FlamesLondon Knights (OHL)
7Manny Malhotra (C)  CanadaNew York RangersGuelph Storm (OHL)
8Mark Bell (C)  CanadaChicago Blackhawks (from Toronto)4Ottawa 67s (OHL)
9Michael Rupp (LW)  United StatesNew York IslandersErie Otters (OHL)
10Nikolai Antropov (C)  KazakhstanToronto Maple Leafs (from Chicago)5Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan)
11Jeff Heerema (RW)  CanadaCarolina HurricanesSarnia Sting (OHL)
12Alex Tanguay (C)  CanadaColorado Avalanche (from San Jose)6Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
13Michael Henrich (RW)  CanadaEdmonton OilersBarrie Colts (OHL)
14Patrick DesRochers (G)  CanadaPhoenix CoyotesSarnia Sting (OHL)
15Mathieu Chouinard (G)  CanadaOttawa SenatorsShawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
16Eric Chouinard (C)  CanadaMontreal CanadiensQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
17Martin Skoula (D)  Czech RepublicColorado Avalanche (from Los Angeles)7Barrie Colts (OHL)
18Dmitri Kalinin (D)  RussiaBuffalo SabresTraktor Chelyabinsk (Russia)
19Robyn Regehr (D)  CanadaColorado Avalanche (from Boston)8Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
20Scott Parker (RW)  United StatesColorado Avalanche (from Washington)9Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
21Mathieu Biron (D)  CanadaLos Angeles Kings (from Colorado)10Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
22Simon Gagne (C)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Philadelphia via Tampa Bay, compensatory)11Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
23Milan Kraft (RW)  Czech RepublicPittsburgh PenguinsKeramika Plzen (Czech Republic)
24Christian Backman (D)  SwedenSt. Louis BluesVastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
25Jiri Fischer (D)  Czech RepublicDetroit Red WingsHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
26Mike Van Ryn (D)  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsUniversity of Michigan (CCHA)
27Scott Gomez (C)  United StatesNew Jersey Devils (from Dallas)12Tri-City Americans (WHL)
  1. San Jose's acquired first-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Bryan Marchment and David Shaw to San Jose in exchange for Andrei Nazarov and Tampa Bay's conditional right to swap first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (this pick).
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on November 13, 1997 that sent Viktor Kozlov and a conditional fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for Dave Lowry and this pick.
  2. San Jose's acquired first-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round (# 3 overall) and second-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Bryan Marchment and David Shaw to San Jose in exchange for Andrei Nazarov and Tampa Bay's conditional right to swap first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (this pick).
  3. Nashville's first-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round (# 2 overall) and third-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Toronto's first-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick (# 10 overall), a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. Chicago's first-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick (# 8 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  6. San Jose's first-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on November 20, 1996 that sent Mike Ricci and a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for Shean Donovan and this pick.
  7. Los Angeles' first-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on June 20, 1996 that sent Eric Lacroix and a first-round pick (# 21 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for Stephane Fiset and this pick.
  8. Boston's first-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on November 22, 1996 that sent Anders Myrvold and Landon Wilson to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  9. Washington's first-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on November 2, 1996 that sent Curtis Leschyshyn and Chris Simon to Washington in exchange for Keith Jones, a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  10. Colorado's first-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 20, 1996 that sent Stephane Fiset and a first-round pick (# 17 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft to Los Angeles in exchange for Eric Lacroix and this pick.
  11. Philadelphia's first-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on August 20, 1997 that sent Karl Dykhuis and Mikael Renberg to Tampa Bay in exchange for first-round picks in the 1999 Entry Draft, 2000 Entry Draft and 2001 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick along with first-round picks in the 1999 Entry Draft, 2000 Entry Draft and 2001 Entry Draft as compensation on August 20, 1997 after Philadelphia signed Group II free agent Chris Gratton.
  12. Dallas' first-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a two second-round picks (# 39 and # 57 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round two edit

PickPlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
28Ramzi Abid (LW)  CanadaColorado Avalanche (from Tampa Bay)1Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
29Jonathan Cheechoo (RW)  CanadaSan Jose Sharks (from Nashville)2Belleville Bulls (OHL)
30Kyle Rossiter (D)  CanadaFlorida PanthersSpokane Chiefs (WHL)
31Artem Chubarov (C)  RussiaVancouver CanucksDynamo Moscow (Russia)
32Stephen Peat (RW)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
33Blair Betts (C)  CanadaCalgary FlamesPrince George Cougars (WHL)
34Andrew Peters (LW)  CanadaBuffalo Sabres (from New York Rangers)3Oshawa Generals (OHL)
35Petr Svoboda (D)  Czech RepublicToronto Maple LeafsBK Havlickuv Brod (Czech Republic)
36Chris Nielsen (C)  CanadaNew York IslandersCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
37Christian Berglund (C)  SwedenNew Jersey Devils (compensatory)4Farjestad BK (Sweden)
38Philippe Sauve (G)  United StatesColorado Avalanche (from Chicago)5Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
39John Erskine (D)  CanadaDallas Stars (from Carolina via New Jersey)6London Knights (OHL)
40Randy Copley (LW)  CanadaNew York Rangers (compensatory)7Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
41Maxym Linnik (D)  UkraineSt. Louis Blues (from San Jose via Detroit)8St. Thomas Stars (GOJHL)
42Jason Beckett (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Edmonton)9Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
43Ossi Vaananen (D)  FinlandPhoenix CoyotesJokerit (Finland)
44Mike Fisher (C)  CanadaOttawa SenatorsSudbury Wolves (OHL)
45Mike Ribeiro (C)  CanadaMontreal CanadiensRouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
46Justin Papineau (C)  CanadaLos Angeles KingsBelleville Bulls (OHL)
47Norm Milley (RW)  CanadaBuffalo SabresSudbury Wolves (OHL)
48Jonathan Girard (D)  CanadaBoston BruinsLaval Titan College Francais (QMJHL)
49Jomar Cruz (G)  CanadaWashington CapitalsBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
50Jaroslav Kristek (RW)  Czech RepublicBuffalo Sabres (from Colorado via San Jose)10HC Zlin (Czech Republic)
51Ian Forbes (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersGuelph Storm (OHL)
52Bobby Allen (D)  United StatesBoston Bruins (from Washington; compensatory)11Boston College (Hockey East)
53Steve Moore (C)  CanadaColorado Avalanche (compensatory)12Harvard University (ECAC)
54Alexander Zevakhin (LW)  RussiaPittsburgh PenguinsCSKA Moscow (Russia)
55Ryan Barnes (LW)  CanadaDetroit Red Wings (from St. Louis)13Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
56Tomek Valtonen (LW)  FinlandDetroit Red WingsIlves (Finland)
57Tyler Bouck (RW)  CanadaDallas Stars (from New Jersey)14Prince George Cougars (WHL)
58Chris Bala (LW)  United StatesOttawa Senators (from Dallas via Philadelphia)15Harvard University (ECAC)
  1. Tampa Bay's second-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on July 29, 1996 that sent Craig Wolanin to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  2. Nashville's second-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round (# 2 overall) and third-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for a first-round pick (# 3 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  3. The Rangers' second-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on September 29, 1997 that sent Pat LaFontaine to the Rangers in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. New Jersey acquired this pick as compensation after failing to sign their first-round pick in the 1996 Entry Draft (Lance Ward).
  5. Chicago's second-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on July 10, 1996 that sent Tuomas Gronman to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  6. New Jersey's acquired second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (# 57 overall) and this pick.
    New Jersey previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 19, 1995 that sent Jim Dowd and a second-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft to Hartford in exchange for Jocelyn Lemieux and this pick.
  7. The Rangers acquired this pick as compensation on July 30, 1997 after Vancouver signed free agent Mark Messier.
  8. Detroit's acquired second-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent second-round (# 55 overall) and fourth-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to Detroit in exchange for this pick.
    Detroit previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 18, 1997 that sent Mike Vernon and a fifth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft and this pick.
  9. Edmonton's second-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Janne Niinimaa to Edmonton in exchange for Dan McGillis and this pick.
  10. San Jose's acquired second-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 18, 1998 that sent Steve Shields and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for Kay Whitmore, a fifth-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft and this pick.
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on November 20, 1997 that sent Shean Donovan and a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for Mike Ricci and this pick.
  11. Washington's second-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on March 1, 1997 that sent Adam Oates, Bill Ranford and Rick Tocchet to Washington in exchange for Jason Allison, Jim Carey, Anson Carter, a third-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft and this pick. This pick was a conditional pick and the conditions was if Washington were able to re-sign Rick Tocchet as a free agent. He signed with the Phoenix Coyotes on July 23, 1997 and Washington got a compensation pick in the 1998 Entry Draft that still went to Boston to complete the trade.
  12. Colorado acquired this pick as compensation after failing to sign their first-round pick in the 1996 Entry Draft (Peter Ratchuk).
  13. St. Louis' second-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  14. New Jersey's second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (# 39 overall) and this pick.
  15. Philadelphia's acquired second-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on January 17, 1998 that sent Alexandre Daigle to Philadelphia in exchange for Pat Falloon, Vaclav Prospal and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 1997 that sent a third-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round three edit

PickPlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
59Todd Hornung (C)  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Tampa Bay)1Portland Winter Hawks (WHL)
60Denis Arkhipov (C)  RussiaNashville PredatorsAk Bars Kazan (Russia)
61Joe DiPenta (D)  CanadaFlorida PanthersBoston University (Hockey East)
62Paul Manning (D)  CanadaCalgary Flames (from Vancouver via Carolina)2Colorado College (WCHA)
63Lance Ward (D)  CanadaFlorida Panthers (from Anaheim via Colorado)3Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
64Brad Richards (C)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Calgary)4Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
65Eric Laplante (LW)  CanadaSan Jose Sharks (compensatory)5Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
66Jason LaBarbera (G)  CanadaNew York RangersPortland Winter Hawks (WHL)
67Alex Henry (D)  CanadaEdmonton Oilers (from Toronto via Tampa Bay)6London Knights (OHL)
68Jarkko Ruutu (LW)  FinlandVancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders)7HIFK (Finland)
69Jamie Hodson (G)  CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Chicago)8Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
70Kevin Holdridge (D)  CanadaCarolina HurricanesPlymouth Whalers (OHL)
71Erik Cole (LW)  United StatesCarolina Hurricanes (from San Jose)9Clarkson University (ECAC)
72Dmitri Afanasenkov (LW)  RussiaTampa Bay Lightning (from Edmonton)10Torpedo Yaroslavl (Russia)
73Pat O'Leary (C)  United StatesPhoenix CoyotesRobbinsdale High School (USHS–MN)
74Julien Vauclair (D)  SwitzerlandOttawa SenatorsHC Lugano (Switzerland)
75Francois Beauchemin (D)  CanadaMontreal CanadiensLaval Titan College Francais (QMJHL)
76Aleksei Volkov (G)  RussiaLos Angeles KingsKrylya Sovetov-2 (Russia)
77Mike Pandolfo (RW)  United StatesBuffalo SabresSaint Sebastian's School (USHS–MA)
78Peter Nordstrom (LW)  SwedenBoston BruinsFarjestad BK (Sweden)
79Yevgeni Lazarev (LW)  RussiaColorado Avalanche (from Washington)11Kitchener Dutchmen (MWJHL)
80David Cameron (C)  CanadaPittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado)12Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
81Justin Morrison (RW)  United StatesVancouver Canucks (from Philadelphia)13Colorado College (WCHA)
82Brian Gionta (RW)  United StatesNew Jersey Devils (from Pittsburgh via Edmonton)14Boston College (Hockey East)
83Matt Walker (D)  CanadaSt. Louis BluesPortland Winter Hawks (WHL)
84Jake McCracken (G)  CanadaDetroit Red WingsSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
85Geoff Koch (LW)  United StatesNashville Predators (from New Jersey via San Jose)15University of Michigan (CCHA)
86Gabriel Karlsson (C)  SwedenDallas StarsHV71 (Sweden)
  1. Tampa Bay's third-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 18, 1998 that sent Bill Ranford to Tampa Bay in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Carolina's acquired third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on March 5, 1997 that sent Steve Chiasson and a third-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft to Hartford in exchange for Hnat Domenichelli, Glen Featherstone, a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick. Hartford relocated to Raleigh to become the Carolina Hurricanes after the 1996–97 NHL season.
    Hartford previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 19, 1995 that sent Jim Dowd, Frantisek Kucera and a second-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for Jeff Brown and this pick.
  3. Colorado's acquired third-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 23, 1998 that sent Tom Fitzgerald to Colorado in exchange for the rights to Mark Parrish and this pick.
    Colorado previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on September 17, 1997 that sent Scott Young to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
  4. Calgary's third-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Jason Wiemer to Calgary in exchange for Sandy McCarthy, a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. San Jose acquired this pick as compensation on July 2, 1997 after Dallas signed free agent Ed Belfour.
  6. Tampa Bay's acquired third-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on July 16, 1997 that sent Brantt Myhres and a third-round pick (# 72 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for Vladimir Vujtek and this pick.
    Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 31, 1997 that sent Craig Wolanin to Toronto in exchange for this pick.
  7. The Islanders' third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on February 6, 1998 that sent Trevor Linden to the Islanders in exchange for Todd Bertuzzi, Bryan McCabe and this pick.
  8. Chicago's third-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick (# 8 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for a first-round pick (# 10 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  9. San Jose's third-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on June 21, 1997 that sent a first-round in the 1997 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft and this pick.
  10. Edmonton's third-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on July 16, 1997 that sent Vladimir Vujtek and a third-round pick (# 67 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for Brantt Myhres and this pick.
  11. Washington's third-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a two fourth-round picks (# 106 & 107 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for this pick.
  12. Colorado's third-round pick went to Pittsburgh as the result of a trade on September 28, 1997 that sent Francois Leroux to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
  13. Philadelphia's third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Dave Babych and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
  14. Edmonton's acquired third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent the rights to Fredrik Bremberg, a fourth-round and fifth-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for this pick.
    Edmonton previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 12, 1997 that sent Jiri Slegr to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.
  15. San Jose's acquired third-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent first-round and second-round picks in the 1998 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 22, 1997 that sent Vlastimil Kroupa to New Jersey in exchange for this pick.

Round four edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
87Alexei Ponikarovsky (C)  UkraineToronto Maple Leafs (from Tampa Bay via Detroit)1Dynamo Moscow-2 (Russia)
88Kent Sauer (D)  United StatesNashville PredatorsNorth Iowa Huskies (USHL)
89Ryan Jardine (RW)  CanadaFlorida PanthersSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
90Regan Darby (D)  CanadaVancouver CanucksTri-City Americans (WHL)
91Josef Vasicek (C)  Czech RepublicCarolina Hurricanes (from Anaheim)2Slavia Prague (Czech Republic)
92Eric Beaudoin (LW)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Calgary)3Guelph Storm (OHL)
93Tommy Westlund (RW)  SwedenCarolina Hurricanes (from New York Rangers)4Brynas IF (Sweden)
94Matthias Trattnig (C)  AustriaChicago Blackhawks (from Toronto)5University of Maine (Hockey East)
95Andy Burnham (RW)  CanadaNew York IslandersWindsor Spitfires (OHL)
96Mikko Jokela (D)  FinlandNew Jersey Devils (from Chicago)6HIFK (Finland)
97Chris Madden (G)  United StatesCarolina HurricanesGuelph Storm (OHL)
98Rob Davison (D)  CanadaSan Jose SharksNorth Bay Centennials (OHL)
99Shawn Horcoff (C)  CanadaEdmonton OilersMichigan State University (CCHA)
100Ryan Van Buskirk (D)  CanadaPhoenix CoyotesSarnia Sting (OHL)
101Petr Schastlivy (LW)  RussiaOttawa SenatorsTorpedo Yaroslavl (Russia)
102Shaun Sutter (RW)  CanadaCalgary Flames (from Montreal)7Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
103Kip Brennan (LW)  CanadaLos Angeles KingsSudbury Wolves (OHL)
104Miroslav Zalesak (RW)  SlovakiaSan Jose Sharks (from Buffalo)8Plastika Nitra (Slovakia)
105Pierre Dagenais (LW)  CanadaNew Jersey Devils (from Boston via Los Angeles)9Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
106Krys Barch (RW)  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Washington via Colorado)10London Knights (OHL)
107Chris Corrinet (LW)  United StatesWashington Capitals (from Colorado)11Princeton University (ECAC)
108Dany Sabourin (G)  CanadaCalgary Flames (compensatory)12Sherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL)
109J. P. Morin (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersDrummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
110Scott Myers (G)  CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsPrince George Cougars (WHL)
111Brent Hobday (LW)  CanadaDetroit Red Wings (from St. Louis)13Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
112Viktor Wallin (D)  SwedenMighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Detroit)14HV71 (Sweden)
113Kristian Antila (G)  FinlandEdmonton Oilers (from New Jersey)15Ilves Jr. (Finland)
114Boyd Kane (LW)  CanadaNew York Rangers (from Dallas)16Regina Pats (WHL)
  1. Detroit's acquired fourth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Jamie Macoun to Detroit in exchange for this pick.
    Detroit previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 27, 1996 that sent Dino Ciccarelli to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  2. Anaheim's fourth-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on March 18, 1997 that sent Mark Janssens to Anaheim in exchange for Bates Battaglia and this pick. Hartford relocated to Raleigh to become the Carolina Hurricanes after the 1996–97 NHL season.
  3. Calgary's fourth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 21, 1997 that sent Rick Tabaracci to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  4. The Rangers' fourth-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on August 8, 1997 that sent Jason Muzzatti to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
  5. Toronto's fourth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick (# 10 overall), a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a first-round pick (# 8 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  6. Chicago's fourth-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on January 8, 1998 that sent Reid Simpson to Chicago in exchange for future considerations and this pick.
  7. Montreal's fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on February 1, 1998 that sent Jonas Hoglund and Zarley Zalapski to Montreal in exchange for Valeri Bure and this pick.
  8. Buffalo's fourth-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 18, 1998 that sent Kay Whitmore, a second-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 200 Entry Draft in exchange for Steve Shields and this pick.
  9. Los Angeles' acquired fourth-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 18, 1998 that sent Doug Bodger to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
    Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on August 29, 1997 that sent Byron Dafoe and Dmitri Khristich to Boston in exchange for Sandy Moger, Jozef Stumpel and this pick.
  10. Washington's fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange a fourth-round pick (# 107 overall) and fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Edmonton previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on November 2, 1996 that sent Curtis Leschyshyn and Chris Simon to Washington in exchange for Keith Jones, a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  11. Colorado's fourth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange a fourth-round pick (# 106 overall) and fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  12. Calgary acquired this pick as compensation on July 12, 1997 after Florida signed free agent Dave Gagner.
  13. St. Louis' second-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft in exchange for a second-round pick (# 55 overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  14. Detroit's fourth-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Dmitri Mironov to Detroit in exchange for Jamie Pushor and this pick.
  15. New Jersey's fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for the rights to Fredrik Bremberg, a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  16. Dallas' fourth-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Mike Keane, Brian Skrudland and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft or 1999 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for Bob Errey, Todd Harvey and this pick.

Round five edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
115Jay Leach (D)  United StatesPhoenix Coyotes (from Tampa Bay)1Providence College (Hockey East)
116Josh Blackburn (G)  United StatesPhoenix Coyotes (from Nashville via San Jose)2Lincoln Stars (USHL)
117Jaroslav Spacek (D)  Czech RepublicFlorida Panthers (from Florida via San Jose)3Farjestad BK (Sweden)
118Mike Siklenka (D)  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Colorado; compensatory)4Lloydminster Blazers (AJHL)
119Anton But  RussiaNew Jersey Devils (from Vancouver)5Torpedo-2 Yaroslavl (Russia)
120Brent Gauvreau (C)  CanadaCalgary Flames (from Anaheim)6Oshawa Generals (OHL)
121Curtis Rich (D)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Calgary)7Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
122Pat Leahy (RW)  United StatesNew York RangersMiami University (CCHA)
123Jiri Dopita (C)  Czech RepublicNew York Islanders (from Toronto)8Petra Vsetin (Czech Republic)
124Francis Belanger (LW)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from New York Islanders via Chicago)9Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
125Erik Wendell  United StatesWashington Capitals (from Chicago)10Maple Grove Senior High School (USHS–MN)
126Morgan Warren (RW)  CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Carolina via Chicago)11Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
127Brandon Coalter (LW)  CanadaSan Jose SharksOshawa Generals (OHL)
128Paul Elliott (D)  CanadaEdmonton OilersLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
129Robert Schnabel (D)  Czech RepublicPhoenix CoyotesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
130Gavin McLeod (D)  CanadaOttawa SenatorsKelowna Rockets (WHL)
131Tomas Kloucek (D)  Czech RepublicNew York Rangers (compensatory)12Slavia Prague (Czech Republic)
132Andrei Bashkirov (LW)  RussiaMontreal CanadiensFort Wayne Komets (IHL)
133Joe Rullier (D)  CanadaLos Angeles KingsRimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
134Rob Scuderi (D)  United StatesPittsburgh Penguins (from Buffalo)13Boston College (Hockey East)
135Andrew Raycroft (G)  CanadaBoston BruinsSudbury Wolves (OHL)
136David Ytfeldt (D)  SwedenVancouver Canucks (from Washington)14Leksands IF (Sweden)
137Aaron Goldade (C)  CanadaBuffalo Sabres (compensatory)15Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
138Martin Beauchesne (D)  CanadaNashville Predators (from Colorado)16Sherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL)
139Garrett Prosofsky (C)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Philadelphia via Vancouver)17Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
140Rick Bertran (D)  CanadaVancouver Canucks (from Pittsburgh)18Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
141K. C. Timmons (LW)  CanadaColorado Avalanche (from St. Louis)19Tri-City Americans (WHL)
142Calle Steen  SwedenDetroit Red WingsHammarby IF (Sweden)
143Ryan Flinn (LW)  CanadaNew Jersey Devils (compensatory)20Laval Titan College Francais (QMJHL)
144Oleg Smirnov (LW)  RussiaEdmonton Oilers (from New Jersey)21Kristall Elektrostal (WPHL)
145Mikael Samuelsson (RW)  SwedenSan Jose Sharks (from Dallas)22Sodertalje SK (Sweden)
  1. Tampa Bay's fifth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 11, 1998 that sent Craig Janney to Vancouver in exchange for Louie DeBrusk and this pick.
  2. San Jose's acquired fifth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a this pick.
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 26, 1998 that sent Ville Peltonen to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  3. Florida's conditional pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on November 13, 1997, that sent Dave Lowry and a first-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for Viktor Kozlov and this pick.
    San Jose previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 3, 1995 that sent Johan Garpenlov to Florida in exchange for a conditional pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (this pick). Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.
  4. Colorado's acquired fifth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for two a fourth-round picks (# 106 & 107 overall) and this pick.
    Colorado acquired this pick as compensation on July 30, 1997 after the Rangers signed free agent Mike Keane.
  5. Vancouver's fifth-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on February 5, 1998 that sent Peter Zezel to Vancouver in exchange for this pick.
  6. Calgary acquired this pick as compensation on August 9, 1997 after Anaheim hired Pierre Page as head coach.
  7. Calgary's fifth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Jason Wiemer to Calgary in exchange for Sandy McCarthy, a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  8. Toronto's fifth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on October 10, 1996 that sent Darby Hendrickson to Toronto in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick (this pick) or sixth-round pick. Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.
  9. Chicago's acquired fifth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent Paul Coffey to Chicago in exchange for a this pick.
    Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 30, 1998 that sent Dmitri Nabokov to the Islanders in exchange for Jean-Pierre Dumont and this pick.
  10. Chicago's fifth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on October 10, 1997 that sent Martin Gendron and a sixth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  11. Chicago's acquired fifth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a first-round pick (# 8 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for a first-round pick (# 10 overall) and a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 25, 1997 that sent Enrico Ciccone to Carolina in exchange for Enrico Ciccone and this pick.
  12. The Rangers acquired this pick as compensation on August 8, 1997 after Toronto signed free agent Glenn Healy.
  13. Buffalo's fifth-round pick went to Pittsburgh as the result of a trade on September 24, 1997 that sent Jason Woolley to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
  14. Vancouver acquired this pick as compensation on June 9, 1997 after Washington hired George McPhee as General Manager.
  15. Buffalo acquired this pick as compensation on July 15, 1997 after Los Angeles signed free agent Garry Galley.
  16. Colorado's fifth-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on June 26, 1998 that sent future considerations (Nashville agreed to not select certain unspecified player(s) in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft) to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
  17. Philadelphia fifth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for Dave Babych and this pick.
    Vancouver previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 5, 1998 that sent Mike Sillinger to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
  18. Pittsburgh's fifth-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on March 18, 1997 that sent Josef Beranek to Pittsburgh in exchange for future considerations (this pick).
  19. St. Louis' third-round pick went to Colorado as the result of a trade on June 21, 1997 that sent two fourth-round picks in the 1996 Entry Draft (# 98 and # 106 overall) to St. Louis in exchange for a third-round pick in the 1997 Entry Draft and this pick.
  20. New Jersey acquired this pick as compensation on July 29, 1997 after Boston signed free agent Dave Ellett.
  21. New Jersey's fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a third-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for the rights to Fredrik Bremberg, a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft and this pick.
  22. Dallas' fifth-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on August 15, 1996 that sent Sergei Gorbachev to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round six edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
146Sergei Kuznetsov (C)  RussiaTampa Bay LightningTorpedo-2 Yaroslavl (Russia)
147Craig Brunel (RW)  United StatesNashville PredatorsPrince Albert Raiders(WHL)
148Chris Ovington (D)  CanadaFlorida PanthersRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
149Paul Cabana  CanadaVancouver CanucksFort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
150Trent Hunter (RW)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimPrince George Cougars (WHL)
151Adam Deleeuw (LW)  CanadaDetroit Red Wings (compensatory)1Barrie Colts (OHL)
152Gordie Dwyer (LW)  CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Calgary)2Beauport Harfangs (QMJHL)
153Pavel Patera (LW)  Czech RepublicDallas Stars (from New York Rangers)3AIK IF (Sweden)
154Allan Rourke (D)  CanadaToronto Maple LeafsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
155Kevin Clauson (D)  United StatesNew York IslandersWestern Michigan University (CCHA)
156Kent Huskins (D)  CanadaChicago BlackhawksClarkson University (ECAC)
157Brad Voth (D)  CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Carolina)4Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
158Jari Viuhkola (C)  FinlandChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)5Karpat (Finland)
159Trevor Ettinger (D)  CanadaEdmonton OilersCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QHL)
160Rickard Wallin (C)  SwedenPhoenix CoyotesFarjestad BK Jr. (Sweden)
161Chris Neil (RW)  CanadaOttawa Senators (from Ottawa via Chicago)6North Bay Centennials (OHL)
162Andrei Markov (D)  RussiaMontreal CanadiensKhimik Voskresensk (Russia)
163Tomas Zizka (D)  Czech RepublicLos Angeles KingsZPS Zlin (Czech Republic)
164Ales Kotalik  Czech RepublicBuffalo SabresHC Ceske Budejovice Jr. (Czech Republic)
165Ryan Milanovic (LW)  CanadaBoston BruinsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
166Jonathan Pelletier (G)  CanadaChicago Blackhawks (from Washington)7Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
167Alex Riazantsev (D)  RussiaColorado AvalancheVictoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
168Antero Niittymaki (G)  FinlandPhiladelphia FlyersTPS Jr. (Finland)
169Jan Fadrny (C)  Czech RepublicPittsburgh PenguinsSlavia Prague (Czech Republic)
170Andrei Troschinsky (C)  KazakhstanSt. Louis BluesTorpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan)
171Pavel Datsyuk (C)  RussiaDetroit Red WingsDinamo-Energija Yekaterinburg (Russia)
172Jacques Lariviere (LW)  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsMoncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
173Niko Kapanen (C)  FinlandDallas StarsHPK (Finland)
  1. Detroit acquired this pick as compensation on October 20, 1997 after Anaheim signed free agent Tomas Sandstrom.
  2. Calgary's sixth-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on October 24, 1996 that sent Scott Fraser to Calgary in exchange for David Ling and this pick.
  3. The Rangers' sixth-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Bob Errey, Todd Harvey and a fourth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Mike Keane, Brian Skrudland and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft (this pick) or 1999 Entry Draft. Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.
  4. Carolina's sixth-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 27, 1997 that sent Stephen Leach to Carolina in exchange for Alexander Godynyuk and this pick.
  5. San Jose's sixth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on July 25, 1997 that sent Murray Craven to San Jose in exchange for Petri Varis and this pick.
  6. Ottawa's sixth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on September 24, 1997 that sent Kirk Daubenspeck to Chicago in exchange for future considerations and this pick.
    Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 18, 1997 that sent Mike Prokopec to Ottawa in exchange for Denis Chasse, rights to Kevin Bolibruck and this pick.
  7. Washington's sixth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on October 10, 1997 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 1998 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for Martin Gendron and this pick.

Round seven edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
174Brett Allan  CanadaTampa Bay LightningSwift Current Broncos (WHL)
175Cam Ondrik (G)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Nashville)1Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
176B. J. Ketcheson (D)  CanadaFlorida PanthersPeterborough Petes (OHL)
177Vincent Malts (RW)  United StatesVancouver CanucksHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
178Jesse Fibiger (D)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimUniversity of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
179Nathan Forster (D)  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Calgary)2Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
180Stefan Lundqvist (RW)  SwedenNew York RangersBrynas IF (Sweden)
181Jonathan Gagnon (C)  CanadaToronto Maple LeafsCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
182Evgeny Korolev (D)  RussiaNew York IslandersLondon Knights (OHL)
183Tyler Arnason (C)  United StatesChicago BlackhawksSt. Cloud State University (WCHA)
184Donald Smith (C)  United StatesCarolina HurricanesClarkson University (ECAC)
185Robert Mulick (D)  CanadaSan Jose SharksSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
186Mike Morrison (G)  United StatesEdmonton OilersUniversity of Maine (Hockey East)
187Erik Westrum (C)  United StatesPhoenix CoyotesUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
188Michel Periard (D)  CanadaOttawa SenatorsShawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
189Andrei Kruchinin (D)  RussiaMontreal CanadiensLada Togliatti (Russia)
190Tommi Hannus (C)  FinlandLos Angeles KingsTPS Jr. (Finland)
191Brad Moran (C)  CanadaBuffalo SabresCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
192Radek Duda (RW)  Czech RepublicCalgary Flames (from Boston)3Sparta Prague (Czech Republic)
193Rastislav Stana (G)  SlovakiaWashington CapitalsHC Kosice (Slovakia)
194Oak Hewer (C)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Colorado)4North Bay Centennials (OHL)
195Tomas Divisek  Czech RepublicPhiladelphia FlyersSlavia Prague (Czech Republic)
196Joel Scherban (C)  CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsLondon Knights (OHL)
197Brad Twordik (C)  CanadaSt. Louis BluesBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
198Jeremy Goetzinger (D)  CanadaDetroit Red WingsPrince Albert Raiders (WHL)
199Erik Jensen  United StatesNew Jersey DevilsDes Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
200Scott Perry (C)  United StatesDallas StarsBoston University (Hockey East)
  1. Nashville's seventh-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 26, 1998 that sent Dominic Roussel and Jeff Staples to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  2. Calgary's seventh-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on September 4, 1997 that sent Eric Charron to Calgary in exchange for future considerations (this pick).
  3. Boston's seventh-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 21, 1997 that sent Mike Sullivan to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  4. Colorado's seventh-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for an eighth and a ninth-round in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.

Round eight edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
201Craig Murray (C)  CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Tampa Bay)1University of Michigan (CCHA)
202Martin Bartek (LW)  SlovakiaNashville PredatorsSherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL)
203Ian Jacobs (RW)  CanadaFlorida PanthersOttawa 67's (OHL)
204Craig Mischler (C)  United StatesVancouver CanucksNortheastern University (Hockey East)
205David Bernier (RW)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimQuebec Ramparts (QMJHL)
206Jonas Frogren (D)  SwedenCalgary FlamesFarjestad BK (Sweden)
207Johan Witehall (LW)  SwedenNew York RangersLeksands IF (Sweden)
208Jaroslav Svoboda (RW)  Czech RepublicCarolina Hurricanes (from Toronto)2HC Olomouc (Czech Republic)
209Frederick Brind'Amour (G)  CanadaNew York IslandersSherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL)
210Sean Griffin (D)  CanadaChicago BlackhawksKingston Frontenacs (OHL)
211Mark Kosick (C)  CanadaCarolina HurricanesUniversity of Michigan (CCHA)
212Jim Fahey (D)  United StatesSan Jose SharksNortheastern University (Hockey East)
213Christian Lefebvre (D)  CanadaEdmonton OilersBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
214Justin Hansen (RW)  CanadaPhoenix CoyotesPrince George Cougars (WHL)
215Dwight Wolfe (D)  CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Ottawa)3Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
216Michael Ryder (RW)  CanadaMontreal CanadiensHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
217Jim Henkel (C)  United StatesLos Angeles KingsOttawa 67's (OHL)
218David Moravec (LW)  Czech RepublicBuffalo SabresHC Vitkovice (Czech Republic)
219Curtis Valentine (LW)  CanadaVancouver Canucks (from Boston)4Bowling Green University (CCHA)
220Mike Farrell (D)  United StatesWashington CapitalsProvidence College (Hockey East)
221Daniel Hulak (D)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Colorado)5Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
222Lubomir Pistek (RW)  SlovakiaPhiladelphia FlyersKelowna Rockets (WHL)
223Sergei Verenikin (RW)  RussiaOttawa Senators (from San Jose; compensatory)6Torpedo Yaroslavl (Russia)
224Mika Lehto (G)  FinlandPittsburgh PenguinsAssat (Finland)
225Yevgeni Pastukh (LW)  UkraineSt. Louis BluesKhimik Voskresensk (Russia)
226David Petrasek (D)  SwedenDetroit Red WingsHV71 (Sweden)
227Marko Ahosilta (C)  FinlandNew Jersey DevilsKalPa Kuopio (Finland)
228Michal Travnicek  Czech RepublicToronto Maple Leafs (from Dallas)7Chemopetrol Litvinov (Czech Republic)
  1. Montreal acquired this pick as compensation on February 1, 1998 after Tampa Bay hired Jacques Demers as head coach.
  2. Toronto's eighth-round pick went to Carolina as the result of a trade on March 18, 1997 that sent Kelly Chase to Toronto in exchange for this pick. Hartford relocated to Raleigh to become the Carolina Hurricanes after the 1996–97 NHL season.
  3. Ottawa's eighth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 17, 1998 that sent Per Gustafsson to Ottawa in exchange for this pick.
  4. Boston's eighth-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on March 3, 1998 that sent Grant Ledyard to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  5. Colorado's eighth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for a seventh and a ninth-round in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  6. San Jose's acquired eighth-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998, that sent an eighth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for this pick.
    San Jose acquired this pick as compensation on July 28, 1997 after Dallas signed free agent Bob Errey.
  7. Dallas' eighth-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Mike Kennedy to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Round nine edit

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
229Chris Lyness (D)  CanadaTampa Bay LightningCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
230Karlis Skrastins (D)  LatviaNashville PredatorsTPS Turku (Finland)
231Adrian Wichser (C)  SwitzerlandFlorida PanthersEHC Kloten (Switzerland)
232Jason Metcalfe (D)  CanadaVancouver CanucksLondon Knights (OHL)
233Pelle Prestberg (LW)  SwedenMighty Ducks of AnaheimFarjestad Karlstad (Sweden)
234Kevin Mitchell (D)  United StatesCalgary FlamesGuelph Storm (OHL)
235Jan Mertzig (D)  SwedenNew York RangersLuleå (Sweden)
236Sergei Rostov (G)  RussiaToronto Maple LeafsDynamo-2 Moscow (Russia)
237Ben Blais (D)  United StatesNew York IslandersWalpole High School (USHS-Massachusetts)
238Alexandre Couture (LW)  CanadaChicago BlackhawksSherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL)
239Brent McDonald (C)  CanadaCarolina HurricanesPrince George Cougars (WHL)
240Andrei Yershov (D)  RussiaChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)1Khimik Voskresensk (Russia)
241Maxim Spiridonov (RW)  RussiaEdmonton OilersLondon Knights (OHL)
242Jason Doyle (RW)  CanadaNew York Islanders (from Phoenix)2Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
243Petr Hubacek (C)  Czech RepublicPhiladelphia Flyers (compensatory)3Kometa Brno (Czech Republic)
244Toby Petersen (C)  United StatesPittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)4Colorado College (WCHA)
245Andreas Andersson (G)  SwedenMighty Ducks of Anaheim (compensatory)5HV71 (Sweden)
246Rastislav Pavlikovsky (C)  SlovakiaOttawa SenatorsDukla Trencin (Slovakia)
247Darcy Harris (RW)  CanadaMontreal CanadiensKitchener Rangers (OHL)
248Matthew Yeats (G)  CanadaLos Angeles KingsOlds Grizzlys (AJHL)
249Edo Terglav (RW)  SloveniaBuffalo SabresBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
250Radek Matejovsky (RW)  Czech RepublicNew York Islanders (from Boston)6Slavia Prague (Czech Republic)
251Blake Evans (C)  CanadaWashington CapitalsTri-City Americans (WHL)
252Martin Cibak (C)  SlovakiaTampa Bay Lighting (from Colorado)7Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
253Bruno St. Jacques (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
254Matt Hussey (C)  United StatesPittsburgh PenguinsAvon Old Farms (USHS–CT)
255John Pohl (C)  United StatesSt. Louis BluesUniversity of Minnesota (CCHA)
256Petja Pietilainen (C)  FinlandDetroit Red WingsSaskatoon Blades (WHL)
257Ryan Held (C)  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
258Sergei Skrobot (D)  RussiaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Dallas)8Dynamo Moscow-2 (Russia)
  1. San Jose's ninth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent the rights to Gary Suter to San Jose in exchange for this pick.
  2. Phoenix's ninth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on March 24, 1998 that sent Mark Janssens to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
  3. Philadelphia acquired this pick as compensation on November 25, 1997 after Phoenix signed free agent Michel Petit.
  4. Pittsburgh acquired this pick as compensation on October 2, 1997 after Dallas signed free agent Craig Muni.
  5. Anaheim acquired this pick as compensation on March 21, 1998 after Washington signed free agent Brian Bellows.
  6. Boston's ninth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  7. Colorado's ninth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to Colorado in exchange for a seventh and an eighth-round in the 1998 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  8. Dallas' ninth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 27, 1998 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 1999 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.

Draftees based on nationality edit

RankCountryAmount
North America171
1  Canada133
2  United States38
Europe87
3  Russia22
4  Czech Republic21
5  Sweden17
6  Finland12
7  Slovakia6
8  Kazakhstan2
8  Ukraine2
8  Switzerland2
11  Austria1
11  Latvia1
11  Slovenia1

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.

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