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  NHL Entry Draft - QuickSeek Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The first NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
In 1985 the first draft outside of Montreal was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario in 1985.
A thing about the NHL draft is that it is often unpredictable in terms of where a player is going to go in his future.
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  NHL Entry Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The NHL Entry Draft is a collective meeting in which the franchises of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur players who meet the eligibility requirements to play professional hockey in the NHL.
The first NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
In the 1974 entry draft, Buffalo Sabres General Manager Punch Imlach deliberately selected an imaginary Japanese center, Taro Tsujimoto, supposedly of the Tokyo Katanas of the Japanese Ice Hockey League, in the 11th round (183rd overall).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/NHL_Entry_Draft   (1540 words)

  
 Grant Fuhr (1981-2000)
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 Bill Ranford (1985-2000)
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94-95 Edmonton Oilers NHL 40 2203 15 20 3 133 3.62 1134.883 2 0 2 2 30.89 934.19 95-96 Edmonton Oilers NHL 37 2015 13 18 5 128 3.81 1024.875 1 0 1 2 30.49 925.82 Boston Bruins NHL 40 2306 21 12 4 109 2.84 1030.894 1 0 2 0 26.80 938.84
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 SLAM! 1997 NHL Entry Draft Notebook: Only minor trades at draft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The modern-day entry draft began in 1969, after all players playing for NHL team-sponsored junior clubs had passed through the system.
In 1980, the draft was moved to the Montreal Forum where more than 2,500 fans watched the show.
Now, the draft is held in a different city each year and is braodcast live on two television networks, covered on the Internet, witnessed by more than 8,000 fans live and reported on by 98 members of TV, radio and print media.
www.canoe.ca /HockeyNHLDraft97/jun21_draft_notes.html   (443 words)

  
 NHL Draft Picks Gone Bad quiz -- free game
Thomas Rundqvist was chosen in the tenth round (198th overall) of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.
Toby Ducolon was chosen in the third round (50th overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues.
Normand Leveille was chosen 14th overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins.
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 HOCKEY TALK
He was drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round (164th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
He was drafted by Anaheim in the first round (5th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Parros was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the eighth round (222nd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
www.hockeytalk.biz /ANADucks.htm   (584 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Kings nab Armstrong, three others
The 29-year-old Armstrong was originally drafted by the New York Islanders in the sixth round in 1992.
The 5-11, 190-pounder was originally selected by the Kings in the second round of the 1995 NHL entry draft.
The 6-foot, 210-pounder was chosen by the Kings in the sixth round of the 1997 NHL entry draft.
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 WebWire® | Joe Thornton Named Cover Athlete For NHL 2K7
The 2005-06 NHL assist and points leader was the catalyst behind the San Jose Sharks’ 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs run, and has established himself as one of the best centers in the NHL.
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 Anaheim Ducks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He was originally drafted by Florida in the first round (20th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and has appeared in 30 NHL games (with Vancouver and Anaheim), scoring 1-1=2 points with 115 penalty minutes.
The 5-11, 201-pound right wing was acquired by Anaheim from Toronto for sixth and seventh round draft picks in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft on June 25, 2000.
He was drafted by Toronto in the ninth round (221st overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
www.mightyducks.com /press/release/article.php?dir=200302&id=122   (315 words)

  
 Flyers Acquire Center Alexei Zhamnov From Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He was acquired by the Blackhawks, along with Craig Mills and a first round pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Jeremy Roenick on August 16, 1996.
He was originally drafted from Dynamo Moscow by the Jets in the fourth round (77th overall) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
He was originally drafted by the Flyers in the third round (69th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
www.philadelphiaflyers.com /pressbox/archive/1465.asp   (533 words)

  
 SLAM! 1997 NHL Entry Draft: Bumper crop set to go!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All that remains now is for the 26 National Hockey League teams to begin madly grabbing bodies in the annual cattle call known as the NHL Entry Draft.
Hamrlik was chosen first overall in the 1992 draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Roberto Luongo of the Val D'Or Foreurs could be the highest drafted goalie in the 29-year history of the entry draft.
www.canoe.ca /HockeyNHLDraft97/jun20_draftadvance.html   (538 words)

  
 Phoenix Coyotes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Boynton was drafted by the Bruins in the first round (21st overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Mara was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round (7th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
He was acquired by the Coyotes on March 5, 2001 along with Mike Johnson, Ruslan Zainullin and a second round draft choice in the 2001 Entry Draft in exchange for Nikolai Khabibulin and Stan Neckar.
www.phoenixcoyotes.com /news/story_details.php?ID=5117   (383 words)

  
 SLAM! SPORTS: 1997 NHL ENTRY DRAFT
But when the Bruins made him the No. 1 pick in the NHL entry draft Saturday, there was no mistaking that blustery Boston boss Harry Sinden, despite Thornton's suggestions that another year in junior at Sault Ste.
PITTSBURGH -- NHL teams might have picked up some sleepers in yesterday's entry draft but this one will be classified as a snoozer.
While there was plenty of talk prior to the annual draft at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena, most of it turned out to be just that as the 26 league GMs decided to sit still and keep their selections instead of making deals.
www.chl.ca /HockeyNHLDraft97/home.html   (470 words)

  
 Mike York - History
Mike was then draft 136th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, who acquired the draft pick in a trade with the San Jose Sharks.
On October 1, 1999, Mike York made his NHL debut at Skyreach Centre, to take the Oilers on before a sellout crowd at the official retiring of Wayne Gretzky's #99.
On March 19, 2002, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Mike York and a 4th round pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for debated defenceman Tom Poti, who just couldn't seem to shake the boo-birds at Skyreach Centre, and fourth-line center Rem Murray, who is strong in the faceoff circle, and a good checker.
www.angelfire.com /comics/mikeyork/history.html   (521 words)

  
 Batting 1.000 impossible goal at NHL entry draft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The truth is, any team official who doesn't wince at some bygone draft choices either is new to the job or never has bothered looking back at his own record.
Players chosen that deep in the draft generally are still there for a reason.
That could cause more long-term problems for a franchise than one failed draft choice, which is why Risebrough believes it's important that scouts not become gun shy from fretting about prospects who don't perform to expectations.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04173/335250.stm   (820 words)

  
 Flyers Acquire Defenseman David Harlock From Atlanta For Francis Lessard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Harlock was originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round (24th overall) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
The 6’2”, 206-pound defenseman was acquired by the Flyers from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for an eighth round pick in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft on May 25, 1999.
He was originally drafted by Carolina in the third round (80th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
www.philadelphiaflyers.com /pressbox/archive/391.asp   (515 words)

  
 Dmitri Kokorev Calgary Flames NHL Hockey Prospect (1997 NHL Entry Draft - #51 selection) RussianProspects.com Player ...
In 1997 THN reported that "...he's [Dmitri Kokorev] not a dominant player, but is big and strong enough to merit a lot of consideration “ and also mentioned that some NHL scouts surveyed by THN prior to the 1999 NHL Entry Draft thought that Dmitri could have been taken in the first round.
Dmitri did not get drafted in the first round and the Calgary Flames management were ecstatic to be able to draft him with the 51st overall pick.
Dmitri was not worried about adjusting to the North American style of play and in fact was happy with his performance on the smaller ice surfaces: "You have to be quicker because there's more hits and you have to get rid of the puck quickly,….
www.russianprospects.com /public/profile.php?player_id=17   (1419 words)

  
 National Hockey League Players' Association
He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round (21st overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
He was previously drafted ninth overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, but he never signed and re-entered the draft.
Just over a month before the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Nick was the most valuable player of the Memorial Cup championship.
nhlpa.com /WebStats/PlayerBiography.asp?ID=6411   (217 words)

  
 Boston Bruins Official Web Site : Bruins News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Boston Bruins have acquired centers Marty Reasoner and Yan Stastny in addition to a second round draft pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for left wing Sergei Samsonov, it was announced today by Bruins General Manager Mike O'Connell.
Reasoner was drafted by St. Louis as their first pick, 14th overall, in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft and spent three seasons in the Blues organization, playing both in St. Louis and with their American Hockey League affiliate in Worcester, MA.
Samsonov, 27, was in his eighth season in Boston since the Bruins made him their second pick, eighth overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
www.bostonbruins.com /pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=1633   (643 words)

  
 Washington Capitals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fortin, 26, was selected 35th overall (second round) by Washington in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
In three NHL seasons Fortin has totaled one goal, four assists (five points) and 42 penalty minutes in 71 games.
Acquired: Capitals' second-round draft choice, 35th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
www.washingtoncaps.com /news/index.cfm?cont_id=288419   (376 words)

  
 Boston Bruins Official Web Site : Bruins News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Paul Mara and Phoenix’s third round draft pick in either the 2007 or 2008 NHL Entry Drafts (Boston’s option) from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Nick Boynton and a 2007 fourth-round draft pick, it was announced today by Bruins Interim General Manager Jeff Gorton.
He was originally drafted by Tampa Bay as their first pick, seventh overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
He has played the last four full NHL seasons with the Coyotes and enjoyed his best NHL season with Phoenix this season, recording career season-highs in goals and points with 15 goals and 32 assists for 47 points in 78 games.
www.bostonbruins.com /pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=1712   (347 words)

  
 Roman Lyashenko   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Drafted: Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round (52nd overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
Last year Roman Lyashenko was named the best defensive forward not in the NHL.
He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 1997 NHL entry draft, in the 2nd round 52nd overall.
www.angelfire.com /sports/AtlantaCTCHL/RomanLyashenko.html   (168 words)

  
 NHL Auctions Hockey Memorabilia Listing #58369018
This awesome 8x10 photograph depicts NHL All-Star goaltender Roberto Luongo in game action for the Florida Panthers.  ; Luongo was the New York Islanders' first choice (4th overall) in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft making him the highest-drafted goaltender ever at that time.
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 Atlanta Thrashers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After practice on most days the 6-3, 225-pound Montreal native can be found sitting in front of his locker for several minutes, deliberately hanging up his gear and just soaking in the atmosphere with a big smile.
Originally selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft (80th overall), the rugged 24-year-old found his way to Atlanta via Philadelphia, who had traded for him during the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Acquired by Atlanta in the fifth round (128th overall) of the same '99 Entry Draft, Lessard help Chicago (AHL) win the 2002 Calder Cup and this season has set NHL career highs for games played (48) and PIMs (127).
www.atlantathrashers.com /View.aspx?CID01=80963a2f-a0f0-4ae8-9959-d4f5608b0fba   (568 words)

  
 Kings acquire forward Erik Rasmussen from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Adam Mair and a fifth-round draft ...
Originally drafted by the Sabres in the first-round (seventh overall) of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, the 6-3, 208-pound native of Minneapolis, MN, posted career bests in 2000-01, recording 12 goals, 19 assists and 31 points in a career-high 82 games.
Originally drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fourth-round (84th overall) of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, Mair was acquired by the Kings from Toronto back on March 13, 2001, along with a second-round choice (Mike Cammalleri) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for defenseman Aki Berg.
In 28 career NHL games with the Kings and the Maple Leafs, Mair has five points (2-3=5) and 83 penalty minutes.
www.lakings.com /2,238.ftm?dhtml=1   (331 words)

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