2000 NHL Entry Draft
| 2000 NHL Draft | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Date(s) | June 24–25, 2000 | ||||
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||
| First selection |
 Rick DiPietroSelected by: New York Islanders | ||||
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The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth (now Scotiabank) Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. This was the second NHL Entry Draft in which a goaltender was taken first overall (at that point),[1] when the New York Islanders selected Rick DiPietro with the first overall pick. Previously, Michel Plasse was selected 1st overall in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft.
Selections by round
| = NHL All-Star Team · | = NHL All-Star[2] · | = NHL All-Star[2] and NHL All-Star Team · |
Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.
Selections by round:
Round one
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick DiPietro (Goalie) | United States |
New York Islanders | Boston University (Hockey East) |
| 2 | Dany Heatley (Left Wing) |  Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers | University of Wisconsin–Madison (WCHA) |
| 3 | Marian Gaborik (Right Wing) |  Slovakia |
Minnesota Wild | Dukla Trenčín Jr. (Slovakia) |
| 4 | Rostislav Klesla (Defence) |  Czech Republic |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 5 | Raffi Torres (Left Wing) | Canada |
New York Islanders (from Tampa Bay) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 6 | Scott Hartnell (Right Wing) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 7 | Lars Jonsson (Defence) |  Sweden |
Boston Bruins | Leksands IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 8 | Nikita Alexeev (Right Wing) |  Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from New York Rangers) | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 9 | Brent Krahn (Goaltender) | Canada |
Calgary Flames | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 10 | Mikhail Yakubov (Centre) | Russia |
Chicago Blackhawks | Lada Togliatti (Russia) |
| 11 | Pavel Vorobiev (Right Wing) | Russia |
Chicago Blackhawks (from Vancouver) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 12 | Alexei Smirnov (Left Wing) | Russia |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | THK Tver (Russia) |
| 13 | Ron Hainsey (Defence) | United States |
Montreal Canadiens | University of Massachusetts Lowell (Hockey East) |
| 14 | Vaclav Nedorost (Centre) | Czech Republic |
Colorado Avalanche (from Carolina) | České Budějovice Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 15 | Artyom Kryukov (Forward) | Russia |
Buffalo Sabres | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 16 | Marcel Hossa (Centre) | Slovakia |
Montreal Canadiens (from San Jose) | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 17 | Alexei Mikhnov (Forward) | Russia |
Edmonton Oilers | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 18 | Brooks Orpik (Defence) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 19 | Krys Kolanos (Centre) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 20 | Alexander Frolov (Left Wing) | Russia |
Los Angeles Kings | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 21 | Anton Volchenkov (Defence) | Russia |
Ottawa Senators | CSKA Moscow (Russia) |
| 22 | David Hale (Defence) | United States |
New Jersey Devils (from Colorado) | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) |
| 23 | Nathan Smith (Centre) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks (from Florida) | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 24 | Brad Boyes (Centre) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 25 | Steve Ott (Centre) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 26 | Brian Sutherby (Centre) | Canada |
Washington Capitals | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 27 | Martin Samuelsson (Defence) | Sweden |
Boston Bruins (from New Jersey via Colorado) | MODO Jr. (Sweden) |
| 28 | Justin Williams (Right Wing) | Canada |
Philadelphia Flyers (from Philadelphia via Tampa Bay) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 29 | Niklas Kronwall (Defence) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings | Djurgardens IF (Sweden) |
| 30 | Jeff Taffe (Centre) | United States |
St. Louis Blues | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
Round two
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Ilya Nikulin (Defence) | Russia |
Atlanta Thrashers | HC MVD Tver (Russia) |
| 32 | Tomas Kurka (Left Wing) | Czech Republic |
Carolina Hurricanes (from Columbus via Colorado) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 33 | Nick Schultz (Defence) | Canada |
Minnesota Wild | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 34 | Ruslan Zainullin (Centre) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning | Ak Bars Kazan (Russia) |
| 35 | Brad Winchester (Left Wing) | United States |
Edmonton Oilers (from New York Islanders) | University of Wisconsin–Madison (WCHA) |
| 36 | Daniel Widing (Centre) | Sweden |
Nashville Predators | Leksands IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 37 | Andy Hilbert (Centre) | United States |
Boston Bruins | University of Michigan (CCHA) |
| 38 | Tomas Kopecky (Right Wing) | Slovakia |
Detroit Red Wings (from New York Rangers) | Dukla Trenčín Jr. (Slovakia) |
| 39 | Teemu Laine (Right Wing) |  Finland |
New Jersey Devils (from New York Islanders via Vancouver; compensatory) | Jokerit (Finland) |
| 40 | Kurtis Foster (Defence) | Canada |
Calgary Flames | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 41 | Tero Maatta (Defence) | Finland |
San Jose Sharks (from Chicago) | Jokerit (Finland) |
| 42 | Libor Ustrnul (Defence) | Czech Republic |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Vancouver) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 43 | Matt Pettinger (Left Wing) | Canada |
Washington Capitals (from Anaheim via Calgary) | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 44 | Ilya Bryzgalov (Goaltender) | Russia |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Montreal) | Lada Togliatti (Russia) |
| 45 | Mathieu Chouinard (Goaltender) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators (compensatory) | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 46 | Jarret Stoll (Centre) | Canada |
Calgary Flames (from Colorado; compensatory) | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 47 | Jared Aulin (Centre) | Canada |
Colorado Avalanche (from Carolina) | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 48 | Gerard Dicaire (Defence) | Canada |
Buffalo Sabres | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 49 | Jonas Nordquist (Centre) | Sweden |
Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose) | Leksands IF (Sweden) |
| 50 | Sergei Soin (Centre) | Russia |
Colorado Avalanche (compensatory) | Krylya Sovetov (Russia) |
| 51 | Kris Vernarsky (Centre) | United States |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Edmonton) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 52 | Shane Endicott (Centre) | Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 53 | Alexander Tatarinov (Right Wing) | Russia |
Phoenix Coyotes | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 54 | Andreas Lilja (Defence) | Sweden |
Los Angeles Kings | MIF Redhawks (Sweden) |
| 55 | Antoine Vermette (Centre) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 56 | Aleksander Suglobov (Right Wing) | Russia |
New Jersey Devils (compensatory) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 57 | Matt DeMarchi (Defence) | United States |
New Jersey Devils (from Colorado) | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
| 58 | Vladimir Sapozhnikov (Defence) | Russia |
Florida Panthers | Metallurg Novokuznetsk (Russia) |
| 59 | Ivan Huml (Left Wing) | Czech Republic |
Boston Bruins (from Toronto) | Langley Chiefs (BCHL) |
| 60 | Dan Ellis (Goaltender) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 61 | Jakub Cutta (Defence) | Czech Republic |
Washington Capitals | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 62 | Paul Martin (Defence) | United States |
New Jersey Devils | Elk River High School (USHS-MN) |
| 63 | Agris Saviels (Defence) |  Latvia |
Colorado Avalanche (from Philadelphia via Carolina) | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 64 | Filip Novak (Defence) | Czech Republic |
New York Rangers (from Detroit) | Regina Pats (WHL) |
| 65 | David Morisset (Right Wing) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
Round three
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Tuukka Makela (left wing) | Finland |
Boston Bruins (compensatory) | HIFK (Finland) |
| 67 | Max Birbraer (left wing) |  Israel |
New Jersey Devils (from Atlanta via Vancouver) | Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) |
| 68 | Joel Lundqvist (centre) | Sweden |
Dallas Stars (from Minnesota) | Frölunda HC (Sweden) |
| 69 | Ben Knopp (right wing) | Canada |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 70 | Mikael Tellqvist (goaltender) | Sweden |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Tampa Bay) | Djurgardens IF (Sweden) |
| 71 | Thatcher Bell (centre) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders) | Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) |
| 72 | Mattias Nilsson (defence) | Sweden |
Nashville Predators | MODO (Sweden) |
| 73 | Sergei Zinovjev (right wing) | Russia |
Boston Bruins | Metallurg Novokuznetsk (Russia) |
| 74 | Igor Radulov (left wing) | Russia |
Chicago Blackhawks (from New York Rangers via Detroit, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay and San Jose) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 75 | Justin Papineau (right wing) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues (from Calgary) | Belleville Bulls (OHL) |
| 76 | Michael Rupp (left wing) | United States |
New Jersey Devils (from Chicago) | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 77 | Robert Fried (right wing) | United States |
Florida Panthers (from Vancouver) | Deerfield Academy (USHS-MA) |
| 78 | Jozef Balej (right wing) | Slovakia |
Montreal Canadiens (from Anaheim) | Portland Winterhawks (OHL) |
| 79 | Tyler Hanchuck (defence) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 80 | Ryan Bayda (left wing) | Canada |
Carolina Hurricanes | University of North Dakota (WCHA) |
| 81 | Alexander Kharitonov (right wing) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Buffalo) | Dynamo Moscow (Russia) |
| 82 | Sean O'Connor (right wing) | Canada |
Florida Panthers (from San Jose) | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 83 | Alexander Ljubimov (defence) | Russia |
Edmonton Oilers | CSK VVS Samara (Russia) |
| 84 | Peter Hamerlik (goaltender) | Slovakia |
Pittsburgh Penguins | HK 36 Skalica (Slovakia) |
| 85 | Ramzi Abid (left wing) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 86 | Yanick Lehoux (centre) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) |
| 87 | Jan Bohac (centre) | Czech Republic |
Ottawa Senators | Slavia Praha (Czech Republic) |
| 88 | Kurt Sauer (defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 89 | Libor Pivko (left wing) | Czech Republic |
Nashville Predators (from Florida) | Havirov Femax HC (Czech Republic) |
| 90 | Jean-Francois Racine (goaltender) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
| 91 | Alexei Tereshchenko (centre) | Russia |
Dallas Stars | Dynamo Moscow (Russia) |
| 92 | Sergei Kliazmine (left wing) | Russia |
Colorado Avalanche (from Washington) | THK Tver (Russia) |
| 93 | Tim Branham (defence) | United States |
Vancouver Canucks (from New Jersey) | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 94 | Alexander Drozdetsky (right wing) | Russia |
Philadelphia Flyers | SKA St. Petersburg (Russia) |
| 95 | Dominic Moore (centre) | Canada |
New York Rangers (from Detroit) | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 96 | Antoine Bergeron (left wing) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues | Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) |
Round four
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Niclas Wallin (Defence) | Sweden |
Carolina Hurricanes (from Atlanta) | Brynäs IF (Sweden) |
| 98 | Jonas Ronnqvist (Left Wing) | Sweden |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Columbus via New York Islanders) | Luleå HF (Sweden) |
| 99 | Marc Cavosie (C/LW) | United States |
Minnesota Wild | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC) |
| 100 | Miguel Delisle (Right Wing) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Tampa Bay) | Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 101 | Arto Tukio (Defence) | Finland |
New York Islanders | Ilves (Finland) |
| 102 | Stefan Liv (Goaltender) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings (from Nashville) | HV71 (Sweden) |
| 103 | Brett Nowak (C/LW) | United States |
Boston Bruins | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 104 | Jon DiSalvatore (Right Wing) | United States |
San Jose Sharks (from New York Rangers) | Providence College (Hockey East) |
| 105 | Vladimir Gorbunov (Forward) | Russia |
New York Islanders (from Calgary via Tampa Bay) | HC Moscow (Russia) |
| 106 | Scott Balan (Defence) | Canada |
Chicago Blackhawks | Regina Pats (WHL) |
| 107 | Carl Mallette (Centre) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Vancouver) | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 108 | Blake Robson (Centre) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim via Carolina) | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 109 | Johan Eneqvist (Left Wing) | Sweden |
Montreal Canadiens | Leksands IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 110 | Jared Newman (Defence) | United States |
Carolina Hurricanes | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 111 | Ghyslain Rousseau (Goaltender) | Canada |
Buffalo Sabres | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) |
| 112 | Premysl Duben (Defence) | Czech Republic |
New York Rangers (from San Jose) | Dukla Jihlava (Czech Republic) |
| 113 | Lou Dickenson (C/LW) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) |
| 114 | Christian Larrivee (Centre) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens (from Pittsburgh) | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) |
| 115 | Chris Eade (Defence) | Canada |
Florida Panthers (from Phoenix) | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 116 | Levente Szuper (Goaltender) |  Hungary |
Calgary Flames (from Buffalo via Washington; compensatory) | Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 117 | Olli Malmivaara (Defence) | Finland |
Chicago Blackhawks (from Los Angeles) | Jokerit Jr. (Finland) |
| 118 | Lubomir Visnovsky (Defence) | Slovakia |
Los Angeles Kings (from Ottawa) | Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) |
| 119 | Brian Fahey (Defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | University of Wisconsin–Madison (WCHA) |
| 120 | Davis Parley (Goaltender) | Canada |
Florida Panthers | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 121 | Ryan Vanbuskirk (Defence) | Canada |
Washington Capitals (from Toronto via Anaheim and Chicago) | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 122 | Derrick Byfuglien (Defence) | United States |
Ottawa Senators (compensatory) | Fargo-Moorhead Jets (USHL) |
| 123 | Vadim Khomitsky (Defence) | Russia |
Dallas Stars | HC Moscow (Russia) |
| 124 | Michel Ouellet (Right Wing) | Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins (from Washington via Anaheim and Montreal) | Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) |
| 125 | Phil Cole (Defence) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
| 126 | Johan Hagglund (Centre) | Sweden |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia) | MODO Jr. (Sweden) |
| 127 | Dmitri Semyenov (Winger) | Russia |
Detroit Red Wings | Dynamo Moscow (Russia) |
| 128 | Alexander Seluyanov (Defence) | Russia |
Detroit Red Wings (compensatory) | Salavat Yulayev Ufa (Russia) |
| 129 | Troy Riddle (C/RW) | United States |
St. Louis Blues | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
| 130 | Aaron Van Leusen (C/RW) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings (compensatory) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
Round five
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Matt Hendricks (Centre) | United States |
Nashville Predators (from Atlanta) | Blaine High School (USHS-MN) |
| 132 | Maxim Sushinsky (Winger) | Russia |
Minnesota Wild | Avangard Omsk (Russia) |
| 133 | Petteri Nummelin (Defence) | Finland |
Columbus Blue Jackets | HC Davos (Switzerland) |
| 134 | Peter Podhradsky (Defence) | Slovakia |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Tampa Bay) | Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) |
| 135 | Mike Jefferson (Centre) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils (compensatory) | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 136 | Dmitri Upper (Centre) |  Kazakhstan |
New York Islanders | Nizhny Novgorod (Russia) |
| 137 | Mike Stuart (Defence) | United States |
Nashville Predators | Colorado College (WCHA) |
| 138 | Scott Heffernan (Defence) | Canada |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Boston) | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 139 | Ruslan Bernikov (Right Wing) | Russia |
Dallas Stars (compensatory) | Amur Khabarovsk (Russia) |
| 140 | Nathan Martz (Centre) | Canada |
New York Rangers | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCJHL) |
| 141 | Wade Davis (Defence) | Canada |
Calgary Flames | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 142 | Michael Pinc (C/LW) | Canada |
San Jose Sharks (from Chicago) | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 143 | Brandon Snee (Goaltender) | United States |
New York Rangers (from San Jose; compensatory) | Union College (ECAC) |
| 144 | Pavel Duma (Centre) | Russia |
Vancouver Canucks | Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Russia) |
| 145 | Ryan Glenn (Defence) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens (from Anaheim) | Walpole Jr. Stars (EJHL) |
| 146 | David Koci (Defence) | Czech Republic |
Pittsburgh Penguins (from Montreal) | Sparta Praha Jr (Czech Republic) |
| 147 | Matt McRae (Centre) | United States |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Carolina; compensatory) | Cornell University (ECAC) |
| 148 | Kristofer Ottosson (Centre) | Sweden |
New York Islanders (from Carolina via Philadelphia) | Djurgardens IF (Sweden) |
| 149 | Denis Denisov (Left Wing) | Russia |
Buffalo Sabres | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 150 | Tyler Kolarik (Centre) | United States |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from San Jose via Buffalo) | Deerfield Academy (USHS-MA) |
| 151 | Alexander Barkunov (Defence) | Russia |
Chicago Blackhawks (from Los Angeles via Washington; compensatory) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 152 | Paul Flache (Defence) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 153 | Bill Cass (Defence) | United States |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Pittsburgh) | Boston College (ECAC) |
| 154 | Matt Koalska (Centre) | United States |
Nashville Predators (from Phoenix via Edmonton) | St. Paul Vulcans (USHL) |
| 155 | Travis Moen (Left Wing) | Canada |
Calgary Flames (compensatory) | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| 156 | Greg Zanon (Defence) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators (from Los Angeles) | University of Nebraska Omaha (CCHA) |
| 157 | Grant Potulny (C/LW) | United States |
Ottawa Senators (from Los Angeles; compensatory) | Lincoln Stars (USHL) |
| 158 | Sean Connolly (defence) | United States |
Ottawa Senators | Northern Michigan University (CCHA) |
| 159 | John-Michael Liles (Defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | Michigan State University (CCHA) |
| 160 | Nate Kiser (Defence) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes (from Florida) | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 161 | Pavel Sedov (Forward) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Toronto) | Khimik Voskresensk (Russia) |
| 162 | Artyom Chernov (Centre) | Russia |
Dallas Stars | Metallurg Novokuznetsk (Russia) |
| 163 | Ivan Nepryaev (Winger) | Russia |
Washington Capitals | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 164 | Matus Kostur (Goaltender) | Slovakia |
New Jersey Devils | HC ’05 Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) |
| 165 | Nathan Marsters (Goaltender) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings (from Philadelphia) | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCJHL) |
| 166 | Nolan Schaefer (Goaltender) | Canada |
San Jose Sharks (from Detroit) | Providence College (Hockey East) |
| 167 | Craig Weller (Defence) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues | Calgary Canucks (AJHL) |
Round six
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Zdenek Šmid (Goaltender) | Czech Republic |
Atlanta Thrashers | Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) |
| 169 | Shane Bendera (Goaltender) | United States |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 170 | Erik Reitz (Defence) | United States |
Minnesota Wild | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 171 | Roman Cechmanek (Goaltender) | Czech Republic |
Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay) | HC Vsetín (Czech Republic) |
| 172 | Scott Selig (Centre/Right Wing) | United States |
Montreal Canadiens (from New York Islanders via Philadelphia) | Thayer Academy (USHS-MA) |
| 173 | Tomas Harant (Defence) | Slovakia |
Nashville Predators | MsHK Žilina (Slovakia) |
| 174 | Jarno Kultanen (Defence) | Finland |
Boston Bruins | HIFK (Finland) |
| 175 | Sven Helfenstein (Centre/Right Wing) |  Switzerland |
New York Rangers | Kloten Flyers (Switzerland) |
| 176 | Jukka Hentunen (Winger) | Finland |
Calgary Flames | HPK (Finland) |
| 177 | Michael Ayers (Goaltender) | United States |
Chicago Blackhawks | Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) |
| 178 | Jeff Dwyer (Defence) | United States |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Vancouver via Philadelphia) | Choate Rosemary Hall (USHS-CT) |
| 179 | Vadim Sozinov (Centre) | Kazakhstan |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Anaheim) | Metallurg Novokuznetsk (Russia) |
| 180 | Darcy Hordichuk (Left Wing) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Montreal) | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 181 | J. D. Forrest (Defence) | United States |
Carolina Hurricanes | USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NAHL) |
| 182 | Petr Chvojka (Defence) | Czech Republic |
Montreal Canadiens (from Buffalo) | HC Plzeň Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 183 | Michael Macho (Centre) | Slovakia |
San Jose Sharks | HC Martin (Slovakia) |
| 184 | Shaun Norrie (Right Wing) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 185 | Patrick Foley (Left Wing) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) |
| 186 | Brent Gauvreau (Centre) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
| 187 | Par Backer (Centre) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings (from Los Angeles) | Grums IK (Sweden) |
| 188 | Jason Maleyko (Defence) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 189 | Chris Bahen (Defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | Clarkson University (ECAC) |
| 190 | Josh Olson (Left Wing) | United States |
Florida Panthers | Omaha Lancers (USHL) |
| 191 | Aaron Gionet (Defence) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Toronto) | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 192 | Ladislav Vlcek (Right Wing) | Czech Republic |
Dallas Stars | Rabat Kladno Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 193 | Joey Martin (Defence) | United States |
Chicago Blackhawks (from Washington) | Omaha Lancers (USHL) |
| 194 | Deryk Engelland (Defence) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 195 | Colin Shields (Right Wing) |  United Kingdom |
Philadelphia Flyers | Cleveland Jr. Barons (NAHL) |
| 196 | Paul Ballantyne (Defence) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
| 197 | Zbynek Irgl (Left Wing) | Czech Republic |
Nashville Predators (from St. Louis) | HC Vitkovice (Czech Republic) |
Round seven
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | Ken Magowan (LW) | Canada | New Jersey Devils (from Atlanta) | Vernon Vipers (BCJHL) |
| 199 | Brian Passmore (C) | Canada | Minnesota Wild | Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 200 | Janne Jokila (LW) | Finland | Columbus Blue Jackets | TPS Jr. (Finland) |
| 201 | Yevgeni Fyodorov (C) | Russia | Los Angeles Kings (from Tampa Bay via Washington) | Molot Perm (Russia) |
| 202 | Ryan Caldwell (D) | Canada | New York Islanders (from New York Islanders via Tampa Bay) | Thunder Bay Flyers (TBJHL) |
| 203 | Jure Penko (G) |  Slovenia | Nashville Predators | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 204 | Chris Berti (C/LW) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 205 | Henrik Lundqvist (G) | Sweden | New York Rangers | Frölunda HC (Sweden) |
| 206 | Tim Eriksson (C) | Sweden | Los Angeles Kings (from Calgary via Washington) | Frölunda HC (Sweden) |
| 207 | Cliff Loya (D) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks | University of Maine (NCAA) |
| 208 | Brandon Reid (C) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 209 | Markus Seikola (D) | Finland | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Anaheim) | TPS Jr. (Finland) |
| 210 | John Eichelberger (C) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers (from Montreal via Tampa Bay) | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 211 | Joe Cullen (C/LW) | United States | Edmonton Oilers (compensatory) | Colorado College (NCAA) |
| 212 | Magnus Kahnberg (LW) | Sweden | Carolina Hurricanes | Frölunda HC (Sweden) |
| 213 | Vasily Bizyayev (RW) | Russia | Buffalo Sabres | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 214 | Peter Bartos (LW) | Slovakia | Minnesota Wild (from San Jose) | HC České Budějovice (Czech Republic) |
| 215 | Matthew Lombardi (C) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 216 | Jim Abbott (LW) | United States | Pittsburgh Penguins | University of New Hampshire (NCAA) |
| 217 | Igor Samoilov (D) | Russia | Phoenix Coyotes | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 218 | Craig Olynick (D) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 219 | Marco Tuokko (C) | Finland | Dallas Stars (compensatory) | TPS Jrs. (Finland) |
| 220 | Paul Gaustad (C/LW) | United States | Buffalo Sabres (from Ottawa via Tampa Bay) | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 221 | Aaron Molnar (G) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | London Knights (OHL) |
| 222 | Marek Priechodsky (D) | Slovakia | Tampa Bay Lightning (from Florida) | Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) |
| 223 | Lubos Velebny (D) | Slovakia | Toronto Maple Leafs | HKm Zvolen Jr. (Slovakia) |
| 224 | Antti Miettinen (C) | Finland | Dallas Stars | HPK (Finland) |
| 225 | Vladislav Luchkin (C) | Russia | Chicago Blackhawks (from Washington) | Severstal Cherepovets (Russia) |
| 226 | Brian Eklund (G) | United States | Tampa Bay Lightning (from New Jersey) | Brown University (NCAA) |
| 227 | Guillaume Lefebvre (C) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 228 | Jimmie Svensson (C) | Sweden | Detroit Red Wings | VIK Västerås HK Jr. (Sweden) |
| 229 | Brett Lutes (LW) | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Montreal Rocket (QMJHL) |
Round eight
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Samu Isosalo (RW) | Finland | Atlanta Thrashers | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 231 | Pete Zingoni (C) | United States | Columbus Blue Jackets | New England Jr. Huskies (EJHL) |
| 232 | Lubomir Sekeras (D) | Slovakia | Minnesota Wild | Oceláři Třinec (Czech Republic) |
| 233 | Alexander Polukeyev (G) | Russia | Tampa Bay Lightning | SKA St. Petersburg (Russia) |
| 234 | Janis Sprukts (C) | Latvia | Florida Panthers (from New York Islanders) | Lukko Jr. (Finland) |
| 235 | Craig Kowalski (G) | United States | Carolina Hurricanes (compensatory) | Detroit Compuware Ambassadors (NAHL) |
| 236 | Mats Christeen (D) | Sweden | Nashville Predators | Södertälje SK Jr. (Sweden) |
| 237 | Zdenek Kutlak (D) | Czech Republic | Boston Bruins | HC České Budějovice (Czech Republic) |
| 238 | Dan Eberly (D) | United States | New York Rangers | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (ECAC) |
| 239 | David Hajek (D) | Czech Republic | Calgary Flames | Pirati Chomutov (Czech Republic) |
| 240 | Adam Berkhoel (G) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks | St. Paul Vulcans (USHL) |
| 241 | Nathan Barrett (C) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
| 242 | Evan Nielsen (D) | United States | Atlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim) | University of Notre Dame (CCHA) |
| 243 | Joni Puurula (G) | Finland | Montreal Canadiens | Hermes Mestis (Finland) |
| 244 | Eric Bowen (RW) | United States | Atlanta Thrashers (from Carolina) | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 245 | Dan Welch (RW) | United States | Los Angeles Kings (from Buffalo) | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
| 246 | Chad Wiseman (LW) | Canada | San Jose Sharks | Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) |
| 247 | Jason Platt (D) | United States | Edmonton Oilers | Omaha Lancers(USHL) |
| 248 | Steven Crampton (RW) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 249 | Sami Venalainen (RW) | Finland | Phoenix Coyotes | Tappara Jr. (Finland) |
| 250 | Flavien Conne (C) | Switzerland | Los Angeles Kings | HC Fribourg-Gottéron (Switzerland) |
| 251 | Todd Jackson (RW) | United States | Detroit Red Wings (from Ottawa) | US NTDP (NAHL) |
| 252 | Darryl Bootland (RW) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Toronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL) |
| 253 | Matthew Sommerfeld (LW) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 254 | Alexander Shinkar (RW) | Russia | Toronto Maple Leafs | Severstal Cherepovets (Russia) |
| 255 | Eric Johansson (C) | Canada | Minnesota Wild (from Dallas) | Tri-Cities Americans (WHL) |
| 256 | Pasi Saarinen (D) | Finland | San Jose Sharks (from Washington) | Ilves (Finland) |
| 257 | Warren McCutcheon (C) | Canada | New Jersey Devils | Lethbridge Hurricanes(WHL) |
| 258 | Sean McMorrow (D) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres (from Calgary; compensatory) | Kitchener Rangers(OHL) |
| 259 | Regan Kelly (D) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) |
| 260 | Evgeni Bumagin (RW) | Kazakhstan | Detroit Red Wings | HK Moscow (Russia) |
| 261 | Reinhard Divis (G) |  Austria | St. Louis Blues | Leksands IF (Sweden) |
Round nine
| Pick | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | Peter Flache (C) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Atlanta) | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 263 | Thomas Ziegler (C) | Switzerland | Tampa Bay Lightning (from Minnesota via New Jersey) | HC Ambri-Piotta (Switzerland) |
| 264 | Dimitri Altaryov (LW) | Russia | New York Islanders (from Columbus) | Dizel Penza (Russia) |
| 265 | Jean-Philippe Cote (D) | Canada | Toronto Maple Leafs (from Tampa Bay) | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) |
| 266 | Sean Kotary (C) | United States | Colorado Avalanche (from New York Islanders) | Northwood Prep High School (USHS-MA) |
| 267 | Tomi Pettinen (D) | Finland | New York Islanders (from Nashville) | Ilves (Finland) |
| 268 | Pavel Kolarik (D) | Czech Republic | Boston Bruins | Slavia Praha (Czech Republic) |
| 269 | Martin Richter (D) | Czech Republic | New York Rangers | SaiPa (Czech Republic) |
| 270 | Micki DuPont (D) | Canada | Calgary Flames | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 271 | Reto Von Arx (LW) | Switzerland | Chicago Blackhawks | HC Davos (Switzerland) |
| 272 | Tim Smith (C) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 273 | Roman Simicek (C) | Czech Republic | Pittsburgh Penguins (from Anaheim) | HPK (Finland) |
| 274 | Evgeny Muratov (LW) | Russia | Edmonton Oilers (compensatory) | Neftechimik Nizhnekamsk (Russia) |
| 275 | Jonathan Gauthier (D) | Canada | Montreal Canadiens | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 276 | Troy Ferguson (RW) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Michigan State University (CCHA) |
| 277 | Ryan Courtney (LW) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Windsor Spitfires(OHL) |
| 278 | Martin Paroulek (RW) | Czech Republic | Columbus Blue Jackets (from San Jose) | HC Vsetín (Czech Republic) |
| 279 | Andreas Lindström (LW) | Sweden | Boston Bruins (from Edmonton) | Luleå HF (Sweden) |
| 280 | Nick Boucher (G) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Dartmouth College (ECAC) |
| 281 | Peter Fabus (C) | Slovakia | Phoenix Coyotes | Dukla Trenčín (Slovakia) |
| 282 | Carl Grahn (G) | Finland | Los Angeles Kings | KalPa Jr. (Finland) |
| 283 | James DeMone (D) | Canada | Ottawa Senators | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 284 | Martin Hohener (D) | Switzerland | Nashville Predators (compensatory) | Kloten Flyers (Switzerland) |
| 285 | Blake Ward (G) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Tri-Cities Americans (WHL) |
| 286 | Andrej Nedorost (C) | Slovakia | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Florida) | Dukla Trenčín Jr. (Slovakia) |
| 287 | Milan Kopecky (LW) | Czech Republic | Philadelphia Flyers (from Toronto via Tampa Bay) | Slavia Praha Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 288 | Mark McRae (D) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers (from Dallas) | Cornell University (ECAC) |
| 289 | Bjorn Nord (D) | Sweden | Washington Capitals (from Washington via Calgary) | Djurgardens IF (Sweden) |
| 290 | Simon Gamache (C) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers (from New Jersey) | Val-d'Or Foreurs(QMJHL) |
| 291 | Arne Ramholt (D) | Switzerland | Chicago Blackhawks (from Philadelphia) | Kloten Flyers (Switzerland) |
| 292 | Louis Mandeville (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Detroit) | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 293 | Lauri Kinos (D) | Finland | St. Louis Blues | Montreal Rocket (QMJHL) |
Draftees based on nationality
| Rank | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 158 | |
| 1 | Canada | 103 |
| 2 | United States | 55 |
| Europe | 135 | |
| 3 | Russia | 42 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 23 |
| 5 | Sweden | 22 |
| 6 | Finland | 19 |
| 7 | Slovakia | 15 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 6 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 3 |
| 10 | Latvia | 2 |
| 11 | Austria | 1 |
| 11 | Hungary | 1 |
| 11 | Israel | 1 |
| 11 | Slovenia | 1 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 1 |
See also
- 2000 NHL Expansion Draft
- 2000–01 NHL season
- List of NHL first overall draft choices
- List of NHL players
References
- SLAM! Hockey. NHL Draft 2000.
- National Hockey League. 2000 NHL Draft.
- ↑ "NHL Draft – Historical Top Draft Picks". NHL.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-07-07.
- 1 2 Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
External links
- 2000 NHL Entry Draft player stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- prosportstransactions.com: 2000 NHL Entry Draft Pick
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