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The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was the 40th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 22 and 23, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Two hundred and ninety-one players were drafted in total: 35 from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL); 23 from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL); 43 from the Western Hockey League (WHL); 41 from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey conferences; six from U.S. high schools and 110 from outside North America.

2002 NHL Entry Draft
General information
Date(s)June 22–23, 2002
LocationAir Canada Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
First selectionCanada Rick Nash
(Columbus Blue Jackets)
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2003 →

The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Duncan Keith, who played his last NHL game in the 2021–22 season.

Final central scouting rankings

Skaters

North AmericanEuropean
1 Rick Nash (Left wing) Joni Pitkanen (defence)
2 Jay Bouwmeester (defence) Alexander Semin (left wing)
3 Ryan Whitney (defence) Jiri Hudler (centre)
4 Joffrey Lupul (centre) Denis Grebeshkov (defence)
5 Scottie Upshall (right wing) Michal Barinka (defence)
6 Steve Eminger (defence) Kirill Koltsov (defence)
7 Petr Taticek (centre) Anton Babchuk (defence)
8 Martin Vagner (centre) Sergei Anshakov (defence)
9 Chris Higgins (centre) Alexei Kaigorodov (centre)
10 Pierre-Marc Bouchard (centre) Jakub Koreis (centre)

Goaltenders

North AmericanEuropean
1 Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers Kari Lehtonen
2 Todd Ford Tobias Stephan
3 Maxime Daigneault Hannu Toivonen

Selections by round

 = NHL All-Star[1] · = NHL All-Star[1] and NHL All-Star team ·

Round one

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
1Rick Nash (LW)  CanadaColumbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)1London Knights (OHL)
2Kari Lehtonen (G)  FinlandAtlanta ThrashersJokerit (Finland)
3Jay Bouwmeester (D)  CanadaFlorida Panthers (from Columbus)2Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
4Joni Pitkanen (D)  FinlandPhiladelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)3Karpat (Finland)
5Ryan Whitney (D)  United StatesPittsburgh PenguinsBoston University (Hockey East)
6Scottie Upshall  CanadaNashville PredatorsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
7Joffrey Lupul  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimMedicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
8Pierre-Marc Bouchard  CanadaMinnesota WildChicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
9Petr Taticek  Czech RepublicFlorida Panthers (from Calgary)4Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
10Eric Nystrom  United StatesCalgary Flames (from NY Rangers via Florida)5University of Michigan (Big Ten)
11Keith Ballard (D)  United StatesBuffalo SabresUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
12Steve Eminger (D)  CanadaWashington CapitalsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
13Alexander Semin  RussiaWashington Capitals (from Dallas)6Traktor Chelyabinsk Jrs. (Russia)
14Chris Higgins  United StatesMontreal Canadiens (from Edmonton)7Yale University (ECAC)
15Jesse Niinimaki  FinlandEdmonton Oilers (from Montreal)8Ilves (Finland)
16Jakub Klepis  Czech RepublicOttawa SenatorsPortland Winterhawks (WHL)
17Boyd Gordon  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Vancouver)9Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
18Denis Grebeshkov (D)  RussiaLos Angeles KingsLokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
19Jakub Koreis  Czech RepublicPhoenix CoyotesHC Plzen (Czech Republic)
20Daniel Paille  CanadaBuffalo Sabres (from New Jersey via Dallas and Columbus)10Guelph Storm (OHL)
21Anton Babchuk (D)  RussiaChicago BlackhawksElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
22Sean Bergenheim  FinlandNew York IslandersJokerit (Finland)
23Ben Eager  CanadaPhoenix Coyotes (from St. Louis)11Oshawa Generals (OHL)
24Alexander Steen  SwedenToronto Maple LeafsVastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
25Cam Ward (G)  CanadaCarolina HurricanesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
26Martin Vagner (D)  Czech RepublicDallas Stars (from Philadelphia via Washington)12Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
27Mike Morris  United StatesSan Jose SharksSaint Sebastian's School (USHS–MA)
28Jonas Johansson  SwedenColorado AvalancheHV71 (Sweden)
29Hannu Toivonen (G)  FinlandBoston BruinsHPK (Finland)
30Jim Slater  United StatesAtlanta Thrashers (from Detroit via Buffalo and Columbus)13Michigan State University (Big Ten)
  1. Florida's first-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 3 overall) and future considerations (Florida's option to swap first-round picks in the 2003 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for this pick.
  2. Columbus' first-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 1 overall) to Columbus in exchange for future considerations (Florida's option to swap first-round picks in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  3. Tampa Bay's first-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent Ruslan Fedotenko and two second-round picks (# 34 & # 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  4. Calgary's first-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 10 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  5. Florida's acquired first-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 9 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Pavel Bure and a second-round pick (# 33 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Igor Ulanov, Filip Novák a second-round pick (# 40 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft, a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  6. Dallas' first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 26 overall) and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with a sixth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
  7. Edmonton's first-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 15 overall) and an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Edmonton in exchange for this pick.
  8. Montreal's first-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 14 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  9. Vancouver's first-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on November 10, 2001 that sent Trevor Linden and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  10. Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent the rights to Mike Pandolfo and a first-round pick (# 30 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
    Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 18, 2002 that sent Ron Tugnutt and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Dallas in exchange for this pick.
    Dallas previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner to New Jersey in exchange for Jason Arnott, Randy McKay and this pick.
  11. St. Louis' first-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 13, 2001 that sent Keith Tkachuk to St. Louis in exchange for Michael Handzus, Ladislav Nagy, the rights to Jeff Taffe and a first-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft or 2002 Entry Draft. The first-round pick option became a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft after St. Louis lost its first-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to New Jersey as a penalty for Scott Stevens tampering.
  12. Washington's acquired first-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 13 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Washington previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  13. Columbus' acquired first-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
    Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 20 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for the rights to Mike Pandolfo and this pick.
    Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Dominik Hašek to Detroit in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov, a conditional pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick. The conditions of the conditional pick are unknown and the pick was not exercised.

Round two

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
31Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (G)  CanadaEdmonton Oilers (from Atlanta via Buffalo)1Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
32Janos Vas  HungaryDallas Stars (from Columbus)2Malmo IF (Sweden)
33Lee Falardeau  United StatesNew York Rangers (from Florida)3Michigan State University (Big Ten)
34Tobias Stephan (G)  SwitzerlandDallas Stars (from Tampa Bay via Ottawa, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)4EHC Chur (Switzerland)
35Ondrej Nemec (D)  Czech RepublicPittsburgh PenguinsHC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
36Jarret Stoll  CanadaEdmonton Oilers (from Nashville via Buffalo)5Kootenay Ice (WHL)
37Tim Brent  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimToronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL)
38Josh Harding (G)  CanadaMinnesota WildRegina Pats (WHL)
39Brian McConnell  United StatesCalgary FlamesBoston University (Hockey East)
40Rob Globke  United StatesFlorida Panthers (from New York Rangers)6University of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
41Joakim Lindstrom  SwedenColumbus Blue Jackets (from Buffalo via Atlanta)7MODO (Sweden)
42Marius Holtet  NorwayDallas Stars (from Washington)8Farjestad BK (Sweden)
43Trevor Daley (D)  CanadaDallas StarsSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
44Matt Greene (D)  United StatesEdmonton OilersGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
45Tomas Linhart (D)  Czech RepublicMontreal CanadiensHC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
46David LeNeveu (G)  CanadaPhoenix Coyotes (compensatory)9Cornell University (ECAC)
47Alexei Kaigorodov  RussiaOttawa SenatorsMetallurg Magnitogorsk (Russia)
48Aleksei Shkotov  RussiaSt. Louis Blues (compensatory)10Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
49Kirill Koltsov (D)  RussiaVancouver CanucksAvangard Omsk (Russia)
50Sergei Anshakov  RussiaLos Angeles KingsCSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
51Anton Kadeykin (D)  RussiaNew Jersey Devils (compensatory)11Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
52Dan Spang (D)  United StatesSan Jose Sharks (from Phoenix via Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)12Winchester High School (USHS–MA)
53Barry Tallackson  United StatesNew Jersey DevilsUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
54Duncan Keith (D)  CanadaChicago BlackhawksMichigan State University (Big Ten)
55Denis Grot (D)  RussiaVancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders via Tampa Bay and Washington)13Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
56Vladislav Evseev  RussiaBoston Bruins (from St. Louis)14CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
57Matt Stajan  CanadaToronto Maple LeafsBelleville Bulls (OHL)
58Jiri Hudler  Czech RepublicDetroit Red Wings (from Carolina)15HC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
59Maxime Daigneault (G)  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Philadelphia)16Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
60Adam Henrich  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose)17Brampton Battalion (OHL)
61Johnny Boychuk (D)  CanadaColorado AvalancheCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
62Andriy Mikhnov  UkraineSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)18Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
63Tomas Fleischmann  Czech RepublicDetroit Red WingsHC Vitkovice (Czech Republic)
  1. Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jochen Hecht to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick (# 36 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Vyacheslav Kozlov and a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Columbus' second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 18, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for Ron Tugnutt and this pick.
  3. Florida's second-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Igor Ulanov, Filip Novák a first-round pick and a second-round pick (# 40 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft along with a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Pavel Bure and this pick.
  4. Tampa Bay's acquired second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Brad Lukowich and a seventh-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
    Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 4 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Ruslan Fedotenko, a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a first-round pick (# 23 overall) in the 2001 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a first-round pick (# 27 overall) and a seventh-round compensatory pick in the 2001 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Ottawa previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 30, 1999 that sent Andreas Johansson and the rights to sign Rick Dudley as General Manager to Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Rob Zamuner and a second-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft or 2001 Entry Draft or 2002 Entry Draft (this pick).
  5. Buffalo's acquired second-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jochen Hecht to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick (# 31 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a second-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  6. The Rangers second-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Pavel Bure and a second-round pick (# 33 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for Igor Ulanov, Filip Novák a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft, a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  7. Atlanta's acquired second-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 31 overall) and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for Vyacheslav Kozlov and this pick.
  8. Washington's second-round pick went to Dallas as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 13 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for a first-round pick (# 26 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  9. Phoenix acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Philadelphia signing Jeremy Roenick as a Group III free agent on July 2, 2001.
  10. St. Louis acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Pierre Turgeon as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  11. New Jersey acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Toronto signing Alexander Mogilny as a Group III free agent on July 3, 2001.
  12. Tampa Bay's acquired second-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 60 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
    Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 21, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Ruslan Fedotenko, a second-round pick (# 34 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent Daymond Langkow to Phoenix in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  13. Washington's acquired second-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on November 10, 2001 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Washington in exchange for Trevor Linden and this pick.
    Washington previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a second-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
    Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2001 that sent Adrian Aucoin and Alexander Kharitonov to the Islanders in exchange for Mathieu Biron and this pick.
  14. St. Louis' second-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 62 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
  15. Carolina's second-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on July 9, 2001 that sent Aaron Ward to Carolina in exchange for this pick.
  16. Washington second-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a first-round pick and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  17. San Jose's second-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  18. Boston's second-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 56 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round three

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
64Jason Ryznar  United StatesNew Jersey Devils (from Atlanta)1University of Michigan (Big Ten)
65Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (D)  NorwayColumbus Blue JacketsLillehammer IK (Norway)
66Petr Kanko  Czech RepublicLos Angeles Kings (compensatory)2Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
67Gregory Campbell  CanadaFlorida Panthers (from Florida via New York Islanders)3Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
68Brett Skinner (D)  CanadaVancouver Canucks (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia)4Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
69Erik Christensen  CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
70Joe Callahan (D)  United StatesPhoenix Coyotes (from Nashville via Philadelphia)5Yale University (ECAC)
71Brian Lee (D)  United StatesMighty Ducks of AnaheimErie Otters (OHL)
72Mike Erickson  United StatesMinnesota WildUniversity of Minnesota (Big Ten)
73Barry Brust (G)  CanadaMinnesota Wild (compensatory)6Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
74Todd Ford (G)  CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Calgary)7Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
75Arttu Luttinen  FinlandOttawa Senators (from New York Rangers)8HIFK Jr. (Finland)
76Michael Tessier  CanadaBuffalo SabresAcadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
77Patrick Wellar (D)  CanadaWashington CapitalsPortland Winterhawks (WHL)
78Geoff Waugh (D)  CanadaDallas StarsKindersley Klippers (SJHL)
79Brock Radunske  CanadaEdmonton OilersMichigan State University (Big Ten)
80Matt Jones (D)  United StatesPhoenix Coyotes (from Montreal)9University of North Dakota (NCHC)
81Marcus Jonasen  SwedenNew York Rangers (from Ottawa)10VIK Vasteras HK Jr. (Sweden)
82John Adams (D)  United StatesBuffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida and Atlanta)11Boston College (Hockey East)
83Lukas Mensator (G)  Czech RepublicVancouver Canucks (from Los Angeles)12Energie Karlovy Vary Jr. (Czech Republic)
84Marek Chvatal (D)  Czech RepublicNew Jersey Devils (from Phoenix)13HC Ocelari Trinec Jr. (Czech Republic)
85Ahren Spylo  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsWindsor Spitfires (OHL)
86Jonas Fiedler  Czech RepublicSan Jose Sharks (from Chicago)14Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
87Frans Nielsen  DenmarkNew York IslandersMalmo IF (Sweden)
88Dominic D'Amour (D)  CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Buffalo; compensatory via Nashville)15Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
89Tomas Troliga  SlovakiaSt. Louis BluesHK Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia)
90Matthew Lombardi  CanadaCalgary Flames (from Toronto)16Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
91Jesse Lane (D)  United StatesCarolina Hurricanes (from Carolina via Philadelphia)17Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
92Derek Krestanovich  CanadaWashington Capitals (from Philadelphia)18Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
93Alexander Kozhevnikov  RussiaChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)19Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
94Eric Lundberg (D)  United StatesColorado AvalancheProvidence College (Hockey East)
95Valtteri Filppula  FinlandDetroit Red Wings (from Boston via Anaheim and Nashville)20Jokerit (Finland)
96Jeff Genovy  United StatesColumbus Blue Jackets (from Detroit via Atlanta)21Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
  1. Atlanta's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
  2. Los Angeles acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Detroit signing Luc Robitaille as a Group III free agent on July 5, 2001.
  3. Florida's third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Eric Godard to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
    The Islanders previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on December 17, 2001 that sent Donald Brashear and a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for Jan Hlavac and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick, a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  5. Philadelphia's acquired third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on June 12, 2002 that sent Robert Esche and Michal Handzuš to Philadelphia in exchange for Brian Boucher and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 31, 2001 that sent Andy Delmore to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
  6. Minnesota acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Boston signing Sean O'Donnell as a Group V free agent on July 2, 2001.
  7. Calgary's third-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 90 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  8. The Rangers' third-round pick went to Ottawa as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 81 overall and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
  9. Montreal's third-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on January 24, 2002 that sent Sergei Berezin to Montreal in exchange for Brian Savage, future considerations and a third-round pick in either 2002 Entry Draft (this pick) or 2003 Entry Draft.
  10. Ottawa's third-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 75 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  11. Atlanta's acquired third-round pick went to Buffalo as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Vyacheslav Kozlov and a second-round pick (# 41 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a second-round pick (# 31 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent future considerations (Atlanta's promise not to draft Jay Bouwmeester # 2 overall in 2002 NHL draft) to Florida in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Florida previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 31, 2001 that sent Alex Auld to Vancouver in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.
  12. Los Angeles' third-round pick went to Vancouver as the result of a trade on February 15, 2001 that sent Felix Potvin to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.# Phoenix's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.
  13. Phoenix's third-round pick went to New Jersey as the result of a trade on June 23, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.
  14. Chicago's third-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 93 overall) and a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  15. Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Toronto as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
    Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Buffalo acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Donald Audette as a Group III free agent on July 2, 2001.
  16. Toronto's third-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  17. Carolina's third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for this pick.
  18. Washington third-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Adam Oates to Philadelphia in exchange for Maxime Ouellet, a first-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
  19. San Jose's third-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 86 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  20. Nashville's acquired third-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Nashville in exchange for this pick.
    Nashville previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent future considerations (Nashville agreed not to select Joffrey Lupul # 6 overall in 2002 Entry Draft) to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
    Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 5, 2002 that sent Marty McInnis to Boston in exchange for this pick.
  21. Atlanta's acquired third-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Jiří Šlégr to Detroit in exchange for Yuri Butsayev and this pick.

Round four

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
97Lance Monych  CanadaPhoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
98Ivan Tkachenko  RussiaColumbus Blue JacketsLokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
99Michael Lambert  CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Florida via Calgary)2Montreal Rocket (QMJHL)
100Dmitri Kazionov  RussiaTampa Bay LightningCSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
101Daniel Fernholm (D)  SwedenPittsburgh PenguinsDjurgardens IF Jr. (Sweden)
102Brandon Segal  CanadaNashville PredatorsCalgary Hitmen (WHL)
103Joonas Vihko  FinlandMighty Ducks of AnaheimHIFK Jr. (Finland)
104Aaron Rome (D)  CanadaLos Angeles Kings (from Minnesota via Dallas and Minnesota)3Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
105Rosario Ruggeri (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Calgary)4Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
106Ivan Koltsov (D)  RussiaEdmonton Oilers (from New York Rangers)5Severstal Cherepovets Jr. (Russia)
107Mikko Kalteva (D)  FinlandColorado Avalanche (compensatory)6Jokerit Jr. (Finland)
108Jakub Hulva  Czech RepublicBuffalo SabresHC Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Republic)
109Jevon Desautels  CanadaWashington CapitalsSpokane Chiefs (WHL)
110Jarkko Immonen  FinlandDallas StarsBlues Jr. (Finland)
111Jonas Almtorp  SwedenEdmonton OilersMODO Jr. (Sweden)
112Yuri Artyomenkov  RussiaCalgary Flames (from Montreal)7Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
113Scott Dobben  CanadaOttawa SenatorsErie Otters (OHL)
114John Laliberte  United StatesVancouver CanucksNew Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
115Mark Rooneem  CanadaLos Angeles KingsKamloops Blazers (WHL)
116Pat Dwyer  United StatesAtlanta Thrashers (from Phoenix)8Western Michigan University (NCHC)
117Cam Janssen  United StatesNew Jersey DevilsWindsor Spitfires (OHL)
118Petr Dvorak  Czech RepublicWashington Capitals (from Chicago)9Havirov Femax HC (Czech Republic)
119Jekabs Redlihs (D)  LatviaColumbus Blue Jackets (from New York Islanders)10New York Apple Core (EHL)
120Robin Jonsson  SwedenSt. Louis BluesBofors IK (Sweden)
121Marty Magers (G)  United StatesBuffalo Sabres (compensatory)11Omaha Lancers (USHL)
122David Turon (D)  Czech RepublicToronto Maple LeafsHavirov Femax (Czech Republic)
123Robin Kovář  Czech RepublicEdmonton Oilers (compensatory)12Vancouver Giants (WHL)
124Lane Manson (D)  CanadaAtlanta Thrashers (from Carolina via St. Louis)13Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
125Johan Bjork (D)  SwedenOttawa Senators (compensatory)14Malmo IF Jr. (Sweden)
126Konstantin Baranov  RussiaPhiladelphia FlyersChelmet Chelyabinsk (Russia)
127Nate Guenin (D)  United StatesNew York Rangers (from Ottawa; compensatory)15Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
128Matt Ellison  CanadaChicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)16Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL)
129Tom Gilbert (D)  United StatesColorado AvalancheChicago Steel (USHL)
130Jan Kubista  Czech RepublicBoston BruinsHC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
131Johan Berggren (D)  SwedenDetroit Red WingsSunne (Sweden)
  1. Atlanta's fourth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and a fourth-round pick (# 166 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Darcy Hordichuk a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Calgary's acquired fourth-round pick went to Montreal as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round (# 112 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
    Calgary previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 9 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for a first-round pick (# 10 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  3. Minnesota's re-acquired fourth-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Cliff Ronning to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
    Dallas fourth-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 25, 2000 that sent Brad Lukowich, a third-round and ninth-round picks in the 2001 Entry Draft to Minnesota in exchange for Aaron Gavey, Pavel Patera, an eighth-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Minnesota previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 12, 2000 that sent Manny Fernandez and Brad Lukowich to Minnesota in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Calgary's fourth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent Dean McAmmond to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  5. The Rangers' fourth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Tom Poti and Rem Murray to the Rangers in exchange for Mike York and this pick.
  6. Colorado acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Chicago signing Jon Klemm as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  7. Montreal's fourth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick (# 99 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  8. Phoenix's fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Darcy Hordichuk a fourth-round pick (# 97 overall) and a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Phoenix in exchange for Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and this pick.
  9. Chicago's fourth-round pick went to Washington as the result of a trade on January 16, 2002 that sent Joe Reekie to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
  10. The Islanders' fourth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Mattias Timander to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
  11. Buffalo acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Los Angeles signing Steve Heinze as a Group III free agent on July 4, 2001.
  12. Edmonton originally acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for The Rangers signing Igor Ulanov as a Group III free agent on July 20, 2001. The pick was voided because the selected player was ineligible.
  13. St. Louis' acquired fourth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 18, 2002 that sent Ray Ferraro to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
    St. Louis previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 5, 2001 that sent Sean Hill to Carolina in exchange for Steve Halko and this pick.
  14. Ottawa acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Anaheim signing Jason York as a Group III free agent on July 3, 2001.
  15. Ottawa's acquired fourth-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 75 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Ottawa in exchange for a third-round pick (# 81 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Ottawa acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Boston signing Rob Zamuner as a Group III free agent on July 6, 2001.
  16. San Jose's fourth-round pick went to Chicago as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 86 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a third-round pick (# 93 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round five

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
132John Zeiler  United StatesPhoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
133Lasse Pirjeta  FinlandColumbus Blue JacketsKarpat (Finland)
134Topi Jaakola (D)  FinlandFlorida PanthersKarpat (Finland)
135Joseph Pearce (G)  United StatesTampa Bay LightningNew Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
136Andy Sertich (D)  United StatesPittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2Greenway High School (USHS–MN)
137Cam Paddock  CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsKelowna Rockets (WHL)
138Patrick Jarrett  CanadaNashville PredatorsOwen Sound Attack (OHL)
139Kris Newbury  CanadaSan Jose Sharks (compensatory)3Sarnia Sting (OHL)
140George Davis  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimCape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
141Jiri Cetkovsky  Czech RepublicCalgary Flames (from Minnesota via Montreal)4HC Zlin Jr. (Czech Republic)
142Emanuel Peter  SwitzerlandCalgary FlamesKloten Flyers (Switzerland)
143Mike Walsh  United StatesNew York RangersDetroit Compuware Ambassadors (MWJHL)
144Paul Flache (D)  CanadaAtlanta Thrashers (from Buffalo)5Brampton Battalion (OHL)
145Robert Gherson (G)  CanadaWashington CapitalsSarnia Sting (OHL)
146Viktor Bobrov  RussiaCalgary Flames (compensatory)6CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
147David Bararuk  CanadaDallas StarsMoose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
148Glenn Fisher (G)  CanadaEdmonton OilersFort Saskatchewan Traders (AJHL)
149Marcus Paulsson  SwedenNew York Islanders (from Montreal)7Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
150Brock Hooton  CanadaOttawa SenatorsQuesnel Millionaires (BCHL)
151Rob McVicar (G)  CanadaVancouver CanucksBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
152Gregory Hogeboom  CanadaLos Angeles KingsMiami University (NCHC)
153Peter Hamerlik (G)  SlovakiaBoston Bruins (from Phoenix)8Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
154Krisjanis Redlihs (D)  LatviaNew Jersey DevilsHK Liepājas Metalurgs (Latvia)
155Armands Berzins  LatviaMinnesota Wild (from Carolina)9Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
156James Wisniewski (D)  United StatesChicago BlackhawksPlymouth Whalers (OHL)
157Joel Andresen (D)  CanadaLos Angeles Kings (from New York Islanders)10St. Albert Steel (AJHL)
158Vince Bellissimo  CanadaFlorida Panthers (from St. Louis)11Topeka ScareCrows (USHL)
159Kristofer Persson  SwedenCalgary Flames (from Toronto)12MODO Jr. (Sweden)
160Daniel Manzato (G)  SwitzerlandCarolina HurricanesVictoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
161Dov Grumet-Morris (G)  United StatesPhiladelphia FlyersHarvard University (ECAC)
162Gerard Dicaire (D)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose; compensatory)13Kootenay Ice (WHL)
163Tom Walsh (D)  United StatesSan Jose SharksDeerfield Academy (USHS-MA)
164Tyler Weiman (G)  CanadaColorado AvalancheTri-City Americans (WHL)
165Justin Maiser  United StatesSt. Louis Blues (from Boston)14Boston University (Hockey East)
166Logan Koopmans (G)  CanadaDetroit Red WingsLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
  1. Atlanta's fifth-round pick went to Phoenix as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Kirill Safronov, the rights to Ruslan Zainullin and a fourth-round pick (# 166 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Darcy Hordichuk a fourth-round pick (# 97 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  2. Pittsburgh acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for the Islanders signing Garth Snow as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  3. San Jose acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for St. Louis signing Rich Pilon as a Group III free agent on July 10, 2001.
  4. Montreal's acquired fifth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick (# 99 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a fourth-round pick (# 112 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft this pick.
    Montreal previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 24, 2002 that sent Chris Dyment to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.
  5. Buffalo's fifth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Bob Corkum to Buffalo in exchange for this pick.
  6. Calgary acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for New Jersey signing Tommy Albelin as a Group III free agent on July 9, 2001.
  7. Montreal's fifth-round pick went to the Islanders as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Mariusz Czerkawski to Montreal in exchange for Arron Asham and this pick.
  8. Phoenix's fifth-round pick went to Boston as the result of a trade on January 24, 2002 that sent Andrei Nazarov to Phoenix in exchange for this pick.
  9. Carolina's fifth-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on March 1, 2001 that sent Scott Pellerin to Carolina in exchange for Askhat Rakhmatullin, a third-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and a conditional pick in the 2002 Entry Draft (this pick). Conditions of this draft pick are unknown.
  10. The Islanders' fifth-round pick went to Los Angeles as the result of a trade on January 3, 2001 that sent Jason Blake to the Islanders in exchange for this pick.
  11. St. Louis' fifth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on February 9, 2001 that sent Scott Mellanby to St. Louis in exchange for David Morisset and this pick.
  12. Toronto's fifth-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick (# 74 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Toronto in exchange for a third-round pick (# 90 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  13. San Jose's acquired fifth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 52 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a second-round pick (# 60 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    San Jose acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Florida signing Jeff Norton as a Group III free agent on July 18, 2001.
  14. Boston's fifth-round pick went to St. Louis as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a second-round pick (# 56 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Boston in exchange for a second-round pick (# 62 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round six

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
167Brad Schell  CanadaAtlanta ThrashersSpokane Chiefs (WHL)
168Tim Konsorada  CanadaColumbus Blue JacketsBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
169Jeremy Swanson (D)  CanadaFlorida PanthersBarrie Colts (OHL)
170P. J. Atherton (D)  United StatesTampa Bay LightningCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
171Bobby Goepfert (G)  United StatesPittsburgh PenguinsCedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
172Mike McKenna (G)  United StatesNashville PredatorsSt. Lawrence University (ECAC)
173Luke Fritshaw (D)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimPrince Albert Raiders (WHL)
174Karri Akkanen  FinlandTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina; compensatory)1Ilves Jrs. (Finland)
175Matt Foy  CanadaMinnesota WildMerrimack College (Hockey East)
176Curtis McElhinney (G)  CanadaCalgary FlamesColorado College (NCHC)
177Jake Taylor (D)  United StatesNew York RangersGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
178Maxim Shchevyev  RussiaBuffalo SabresElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
179Marian Havel  Czech RepublicWashington CapitalsVancouver Giants (WHL)
180Kirill Sidorenko  RussiaDallas StarsZauralie Kurgan (Russia)
181Mikko Luoma (D)  FinlandEdmonton OilersTappara (Finland)
182Andre Deveaux  CanadaMontreal CanadiensBelleville Bulls (OHL)
183Paul Ranger (D)  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)2Oshawa Generals (OHL)
184Jaroslav Balastik  Czech RepublicColumbus Blue Jackets (from Vancouver via Philadelphia)3HC Zlin (Czech Republic)
185Ryan Murphy  United StatesLos Angeles KingsBoston College (Hockey East)
186Jeff Pietrasiak (G)  United StatesPhoenix CoyotesBerkshire High School (USHS–MA)
187Eric Johansson  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsTri-City Americans (WHL)
188Kevin Kantee (D)  FinlandChicago BlackhawksJokerit Jr. (Finland)
189Alexei Stonkus  RussiaNew York IslandersYaroslavl Jrs. (Russia)
190D. J. King  CanadaSt. Louis BluesLethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
191Ian White (D)  CanadaToronto Maple LeafsSwift Current Broncos (WHL)
192Nikita Korovkin (D)  RussiaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Carolina)4Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
193Joey Mormina (D)  CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersColgate University (ECAC)
194Kim Hirschovits  FinlandNew York Rangers (from San Jose)5HIFK (Finland)
195Taylor Christie (D)  CanadaColorado AvalancheBowling Green State University (WCHA)
196Mikael Vuorio (G)  FinlandFlorida Panthers (from Boston)6Lukko (Finland)
197Jimmy Cuddihy  CanadaDetroit Red WingsShawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
  1. Carolina's acquired sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for two eight-round picks (# 255 & 256 overall) and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft along with this pick.
    Carolina acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Rob DiMaio as a Group III free agent on July 1, 2001.
  2. Ottawa's sixth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on March 15, 2002 that sent Juha Ylönen to Ottawa in exchange for André Roy and this pick.
  3. Philadelphia's acquired sixth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on December 17, 2001 that sent Jan Hlavac and a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Vancouver in exchange for Donald Brashear and this pick.
  4. Carolina's sixth-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. San Jose's sixth-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and future considerations (rights to Theo Fleury) to San Jose in exchange for this pick. The trade completed on June 26, 2002.
  6. Boston's sixth-round pick went to Florida as the result of a trade on March 19, 2002 that sent Jeff Norton to Boston in exchange for this pick.

Round seven

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
198Nathan Oystrick  CanadaAtlanta ThrashersNorthern Michigan University (WCHA)
199Greg Mauldin  United StatesColumbus Blue JacketsUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (Hockey East)
200Denis Yachmenev  RussiaFlorida PanthersNorth Bay Centennials (OHL)
201Mathieu Brunelle  CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)1Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
202Patrik Bartschi (RW)  SwitzerlandPittsburgh PenguinsKloten Flyers (NLA)
203Josh Morrow (D)  CanadaNashville PredatorsTri-City Americans (WHL)
204Niklas Eckerblom (RW)  SwedenMinnesota Wild (from Anaheim)2Djurgardens IF (Sweden)
205Jean-Francois Dufort  CanadaEdmonton Oilers (from Minnesota)3Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
206David Van der Gulik  CanadaCalgary FlamesChilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
207Pierre Johnsson  SwedenCalgary Flames (from New York Rangers)4Farjestad BK Jrs. (Sweden)
208Radoslav Hecl (D)  SlovakiaBuffalo SabresSlovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
209Joni Lindlof  FinlandWashington CapitalsTappara Jr. (Finland)
210Bryan Hamm (D)  CanadaDallas StarsPeterborough Petes (OHL)
211Patrick Murphy  CanadaEdmonton OilersNewmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL)
212Jonathan Ferland  CanadaMontreal CanadiensAcadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
213Fredrik Norrena (G)  FinlandTampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)5TPS (Finland)
214Marc-Andre Roy  CanadaVancouver CanucksBaie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
215Mikhail Lyubushin (D)  RussiaLos Angeles KingsKrylya Sovetov (Russia)
216Ladislav Kouba  Czech RepublicPhoenix CoyotesRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
217Tim Conboy  United StatesSan Jose Sharks (from New Jersey via Atlanta)6Topeka Scarecrows (USHL)
218Ilkka Pikkarainen  FinlandNew Jersey Devils (compensatory)7HIFK (Finland)
219Tyson Kellerman (G)  CanadaChicago BlackhawksNorth Bay Centennials (OHL)
220Brad Topping (G)  CanadaNew York IslandersBrampton Battalion (OHL)
221Jonas Johnson  SwedenSt. Louis BluesVastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
222Scott May  CanadaToronto Maple LeafsOhio State University (Big Ten)
223Ilya Krikunov  RussiaVancouver Canucks (compensatory)8Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
224Adam Taylor  CanadaCarolina HurricanesKootenay Ice (WHL)
225Steven Goertzen  CanadaColumbus Blue Jackets (from Philadelphia)9Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
226Joey Crabb  United StatesNew York Rangers (from San Jose)10Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
227Ryan Steeves  CanadaColorado AvalancheYale University (ECAC)
228Dmitri Utkin  RussiaBoston BruinsLokomotiv Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia)
229Derek Meech (D)  CanadaDetroit Red WingsRed Deer Rebels (WHL)
  1. Tampa Bay's seventh-round pick went to Philadelphia as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent an eighth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick
  2. Anaheim's seventh-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on November 1, 2001 that sent Sergei Krivokrasov to Anaheim in exchange for future considerations and this pick.
  3. Minnesota's seventh-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Sergei Zholtok to Minnesota in exchange for future considerations (this pick).
  4. The Rangers' seventh-round pick went to Calgary as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
  5. Ottawa's seventh-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent Josef Boumedienne to Ottawa in exchange for this pick.
  6. Atlanta's acquired seventh-round pick went to San Jose as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent an eighth-round in the 2002 Entry Draft and a seventh-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for this pick.
    Atlanta previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a third-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to New Jersey in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.
  7. New Jersey acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for the Islanders signing Ken Sutton as a Group III free agent on July 5, 2001.
  8. Vancouver acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Buffalo signing Bob Essensa as a Group III free agent on August 3, 2001.
  9. Philadelphia's seventh-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fifth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick
  10. San Jose's seventh-round pick went to the Rangers as the result of a trade on June 29, 2001 that sent Rich Pilon to San Jose in exchange for this pick.

Round eight

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
230Colton Fretter  CanadaAtlanta ThrashersChatham Maroons (WOHL)
231Jaroslav Kracik  Czech RepublicColumbus Blue JacketsHC Plzen Jr. (Czech Republic)
232Peter Hafner (D)  United StatesFlorida PanthersTaft High School (USHS–CT)
233Vasily Koshechkin (G)  RussiaTampa Bay LightningLada Togliatti (Russia)
234Maxime Talbot  CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
235Kaleb Betts  CanadaNashville PredatorsChilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
236Tyler Boldt (D)  CanadaAtlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim)1Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
237Christoph Brandner  AustriaMinnesota WildKrefeld Pinguine (Germany)
238Jyri Marttinen (D)  FinlandCalgary FlamesJYP (Finland)
239Ryan Lannon (D)  United StatesPittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2Harvard University (ECAC)
240Petr Prucha  Czech RepublicNew York RangersHC Pardubice (Czech Republic)
241Dennis Wideman (D)  CanadaBuffalo SabresLondon Knights (OHL)
242Igor Ignatushkin  RussiaWashington CapitalsElemash Elektrosal (Russia)
243Tuomas Mikkonen  FinlandDallas StarsJYP (Finland)
244Dwight Helminen  United StatesEdmonton OilersUniversity of Michigan (Big Ten)
245Tomas Micka  Czech RepublicEdmonton Oilers (from Montreal)3Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
246Josef Vavra  Czech RepublicOttawa SenatorsHC Vsetin Jr. (Czech Republic)
247Matt Violin (G)  CanadaVancouver CanucksLake Superior State University (WCHA)
248Tuukka Pulliainen  FinlandLos Angeles KingsTuTo (Finland)
249Marcus Smith (D)  United StatesPhoenix CoyotesKitchener Rangers (OHL)
250Dan Glover (D)  CanadaNew Jersey DevilsCamrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
251Jared Jessiman  CanadaChicago BlackhawksHull Olympiques (QMJHL)
252Martin Chabada  Czech RepublicNew York IslandersSparta Prague (Czech Republic)
253Tom Koivisto (D)  FinlandSt. Louis BluesJokerit (Finland)
254Jarkko Immonen  FinlandToronto Maple LeafsJYP (Finland)
255Ryan Craig  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)4Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
256Darren Reid  CanadaTampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia via Carolina)5Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
257Pauli Levokari (D)  FinlandAtlanta Thrashers (from San Jose)6HIFK (Finland)
258Sergei Shemetov  RussiaColorado AvalancheElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
259Yan Stastny  CanadaBoston BruinsUniversity of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
260Pierre-Olivier Beaulieu (D)  CanadaDetroit Red WingsQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
  1. Anaheim's eighth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent Denny Lambert and a ninth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.
  2. Pittsburgh acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for St. Louis signing Marc Bergevin as a Group III free agent on November 6, 2001.
  3. Montreal's eighth-round pick went to Edmonton as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent a first-round pick (# 14 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft to Montreal in exchange for a first-round pick (# 15 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  4. Carolina's eighth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, eighth (# 256 overall), ninth-round picks in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  5. Carolina's acquired eighth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, eighth (# 255 overall), ninth-round picks in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
    Carolina previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on May 31, 2000 that sent Paul Ranheim to Philadelphia in exchange for this pick.
  6. San Jose's eighth-round pick went to Atlanta as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a seventh-round in the 2002 Entry Draft to San Jose in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft and this pick.

Round nine

#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
261François Caron (D)  CanadaMighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Atlanta)1Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
262Christian Soderstrom  SwedenDetroit Red Wings (from Columbus)2Timra IK (Sweden)
263Sergei Mozyakin  RussiaColumbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)3CSKA Moscow (Russia)
264Matthew Davis (G)  CanadaNashville Predators (from Tampa Bay via Colorado)4Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
265Dwight LaBrosse (G)  United StatesPittsburgh PenguinsGuelph Storm (OHL)
266Steven Spencer (D)  CanadaNashville PredatorsSwift Current Broncos (WHL)
267Chris Petrow (D)  CanadaMighty Ducks of AnaheimOshawa Generals (OHL)
268Mikhail Tyulyapkin (D)  RussiaMinnesota WildTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
269Mika Hannula  SwedenMinnesota Wild (from Calgary)5Malmo IF (Sweden)
270Rob Flynn  United StatesNew York RangersHarvard University (ECAC)
271Martin Cizek (D)  Czech RepublicBuffalo SabresSlavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
272Patric Blomdahl  SwedenWashington CapitalsAIK IF Jr. (Sweden)
273Ned Havern  United StatesDallas StarsBoston College (Hockey East)
274Fredrik Johansson  SwedenEdmonton OilersVastra Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden)
275Konstantin Korneyev (D)  RussiaMontreal CanadiensKrylya Sovetov (Russia)
276Vitaly Atyushov (D)  RussiaOttawa SenatorsMolot-Prikamie Perm (Russia)
277Thomas Nussli  SwitzerlandVancouver CanucksEV Zug (NLA)
278Matt Gens (D)  United StatesVancouver Canucks (compensatory)6St. Cloud State University (NCHC)
279Connor James  CanadaLos Angeles KingsUniversity of Denver (NCHC)
280Russell Spence  CanadaPhoenix CoyotesOCN Blizzard (MJHL)
281Bill Kinkel  United StatesNew Jersey DevilsKitchener Rangers (OHL)
282Adam Burish  United StatesChicago BlackhawksGreen Bay Gamblers (USHL)
283Per Braxenholm (D)  SwedenNew York IslandersMorrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
284Ryan MacMurchy  CanadaSt. Louis BluesNotre Dame Hounds (SJHL)
285Staffan Kronwall (D)  SwedenToronto Maple LeafsHuddinge IK (Sweden)
286Alexei Glukhov  RussiaTampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)7Khimik Voskresensk Jr. (Russia)
287John Toffey  United StatesTampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia)8Ohio State University (Big Ten)
288Michael Hutchins (D)  United StatesSan Jose SharksDes Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
289Sean Collins  United StatesColorado AvalancheUniversity of New Hampshire (Hockey East)
290Pavel Frolov  RussiaBoston BruinsTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
291Jonathan Ericsson (D)  SwedenDetroit Red WingsHasten Hockey (Sweden)
  1. Atlanta's ninth-round pick went to Anaheim as the result of a trade on July 2, 2001 that sent an eighth-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Atlanta in exchange for Denny Lambert and this pick.
  2. Columbus' ninth-round pick went to Detroit as the result of a trade on June 25, 2000 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2000 Entry Draft to Columbus in exchange for this pick.
  3. Florida's ninth-round pick went to Columbus as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Florida in exchange for this pick.
  4. Colorado's acquired ninth-round pick went to Nashville as the result of a trade on March 1, 2002 that sent a ninth-round pick in the D.J. Smith to Colorado in exchange for this pick.
    Colorado previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a ninth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick.
  5. Calgary's ninth-round pick went to Minnesota as the result of a trade on June 22, 2002 that sent Jamie McLennan to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
  6. Vancouver acquired this pick as the result of a compensation for Dallas signing Greg Hawgood as a Group III free agent on July 17, 2001.
  7. Carolina's ninth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 23, 2002 that sent a fourth-round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft to Carolina in exchange for a sixth, two eighth-round picks (# 255 & # 256 overall) in the 2002 Entry Draft and this pick.
  8. Philadelphia's ninth-round pick went to Tampa Bay as the result of a trade on June 24, 2001 that sent a seventh-round pick in the 2002 Entry Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for an eighth-round pick in the 2001 Entry Draft and this pick.

Draftees based on nationality

RankCountryPicksPercentTop selection
North America16857.7%
1  Canada10943.2%Rick Nash, 1st
2  United States5920.2%Ryan Whitney, 5th
Europe12342.3%
3  Russia3311.3%Alexander Semin, 13th
4  Czech Republic268.9%Petr Taticek, 9th
5  Finland258.6%Kari Lehtonen, 2nd
6  Sweden217.2%Alexander Steen, 24th
7   Switzerland51.7%Tobias Stephan, 34th
8  Slovakia31.0%Tomas Troliga, 89th
 Latvia31.0%Jekabs Redlihs, 119th
10  Norway20.7%Marius Holtet, 42nd
11  Hungary10.3%Janos Vas, 32nd
 Ukraine10.3%Andriy Mikhnov, 62nd
 Denmark10.3%Frans Nielsen, 87th
 Austria10.7%Christoph Brandner, 237th

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