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The 2002 NHL entry draft was the 40th entry draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 22 and 23, 2002, at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In total, 291 players were drafted: 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.

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 rankingsEdit

SkatersEdit

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

GoaltendersEdit

North American European
1 Template:Flagicon Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers Template:Flagicon Kari Lehtonen
2 Template:Flagicon Todd Ford Template:Flagicon Tobias Stephan
3 Template:Flagicon Maxime Daigneault Template:Flagicon Hannu Toivonen

Selections by roundEdit

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Round oneEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
1 Rick Nash (LW) Template:CAN Columbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)1 London Knights (OHL)
2 Kari Lehtonen (G) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Atlanta Thrashers Jokerit (Finland)
3 Jay Bouwmeester (D) Template:CAN Florida Panthers (from Columbus)2 Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
4 Joni Pitkanen (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)3 Karpat (Finland)
5 Ryan Whitney (D) Template:USA Pittsburgh Penguins Boston University (Hockey East)
6 Scottie Upshall (LW) Template:CAN Nashville Predators Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
7 Joffrey Lupul (RW) Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
8 Pierre-Marc Bouchard (C) Template:CAN Minnesota Wild Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
9 Petr Taticek (C) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Florida Panthers (from Calgary)4 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
10 Eric Nystrom (LW) Template:USA Calgary Flames (from NY Rangers via Florida)5 University of Michigan (Big Ten)
11 Keith Ballard (D) Template:USA Buffalo Sabres University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
12 Steve Eminger (D) Template:CAN Washington Capitals Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
13 Alexander Semin (RW) {{#invoke:flag }} Washington Capitals (from Dallas)6 Traktor Chelyabinsk Jrs. (Russia)
14 Chris Higgins (LW) Template:USA Montreal Canadiens (from Edmonton)7 Yale University (ECAC)
15 Jesse Niinimaki (C) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Edmonton Oilers (from Montreal)8 Ilves (Finland)
16 Jakub Klepis (C) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Ottawa Senators Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
17 Boyd Gordon (C) Template:CAN Washington Capitals (from Vancouver)9 Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
18 Denis Grebeshkov (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Los Angeles Kings Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
19 Jakub Koreis (C) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Phoenix Coyotes HC Plzen (Czech Republic)
20 Daniel Paille (LW) Template:CAN Buffalo Sabres (from New Jersey via Dallas and Columbus)10 Guelph Storm (OHL)
21 Anton Babchuk (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Chicago Blackhawks Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
22 Sean Bergenheim (LW) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} New York Islanders Jokerit (Finland)
23 Ben Eager (LW) Template:CAN Phoenix Coyotes (from St. Louis)11 Oshawa Generals (OHL)
24 Alexander Steen (LW) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Toronto Maple Leafs Vastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
25 Cam Ward (G) Template:CAN Carolina Hurricanes Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
26 Martin Vagner (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Dallas Stars (from Philadelphia via Washington)12 Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
27 Mike Morris (RW) Template:USA San Jose Sharks Saint Sebastian's School (USHS–MA)
28 Jonas Johansson (RW) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Colorado Avalanche HV71 (Sweden)
29 Hannu Toivonen (G) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Boston Bruins HPK (Finland)
30 Jim Slater (C) Template:USA Atlanta Thrashers (from Detroit via Buffalo and Columbus)13 Michigan 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 twoEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
31 Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (G) Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers (from Atlanta via Buffalo)1 Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
32 Janos Vas {{#invoke:flag }} Dallas Stars (from Columbus)2 Malmo IF (Sweden)
33 Lee Falardeau Template:USA New York Rangers (from Florida)3 Michigan State University (Big Ten)
34 Tobias Stephan (G) Template:SUI Dallas Stars (from Tampa Bay via Ottawa, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)4 EHC Chur (Switzerland)
35 Ondrej Nemec (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Pittsburgh Penguins HC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
36 Jarret Stoll Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers (from Nashville via Buffalo)5 Kootenay Ice (WHL)
37 Tim Brent Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Toronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL)
38 Josh Harding (G) Template:CAN Minnesota Wild Regina Pats (WHL)
39 Brian McConnell Template:USA Calgary Flames Boston University (Hockey East)
40 Rob Globke Template:USA Florida Panthers (from New York Rangers)6 University of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
41 Joakim Lindstrom {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Columbus Blue Jackets (from Buffalo via Atlanta)7 MODO (Sweden)
42 Marius Holtet {{#invoke:flag Norway}} Dallas Stars (from Washington)8 Farjestad BK (Sweden)
43 Trevor Daley (D) Template:CAN Dallas Stars Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
44 Matt Greene (D) Template:USA Edmonton Oilers Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
45 Tomas Linhart (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Montreal Canadiens HC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
46 David LeNeveu (G) Template:CAN Phoenix Coyotes (compensatory)9 Cornell University (ECAC)
47 Alexei Kaigorodov {{#invoke:flag }} Ottawa Senators Metallurg Magnitogorsk (Russia)
48 Aleksei Shkotov {{#invoke:flag }} St. Louis Blues (compensatory)10 Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
49 Kirill Koltsov (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Vancouver Canucks Avangard Omsk (Russia)
50 Sergei Anshakov {{#invoke:flag }} Los Angeles Kings CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
51 Anton Kadeykin (D) {{#invoke:flag }} New Jersey Devils (compensatory)11 Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
52 Dan Spang (D) Template:USA San Jose Sharks (from Phoenix via Philadelphia and Tampa Bay)12 Winchester High School (USHS–MA)
53 Barry Tallackson Template:USA New Jersey Devils University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
54 Duncan Keith (D) Template:CAN Chicago Blackhawks Michigan State University (Big Ten)
55 Denis Grot (D) Template:Flag Vancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders via Tampa Bay and Washington)13 Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
56 Vladislav Evseev {{#invoke:flag }} Boston Bruins (from St. Louis)14 CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
57 Matt Stajan Template:CAN Toronto Maple Leafs Belleville Bulls (OHL)
58 Jiri Hudler {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Detroit Red Wings (from Carolina)15 HC Vsetin (Czech Republic)
59 Maxime Daigneault (G) Template:CAN Washington Capitals (from Philadelphia)16 Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
60 Adam Henrich Template:CAN Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose)17 Brampton Battalion (OHL)
61 Johnny Boychuk (D) Template:CAN Colorado Avalanche Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
62 Andriy Mikhnov Template:Flagu St. Louis Blues (from Boston)18 Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
63 Tomas Fleischmann {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Detroit Red Wings HC 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 threeEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
64 Jason Ryznar Template:USA New Jersey Devils (from Atlanta)1 University of Michigan (Big Ten)
65 Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (D) {{#invoke:flag Norway}} Columbus Blue Jackets Lillehammer IK (Norway)
66 Petr Kanko {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Los Angeles Kings (compensatory)2 Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
67 Gregory Campbell Template:CAN Florida Panthers (from Florida via New York Islanders)3 Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
68 Brett Skinner (D) Template:CAN Vancouver Canucks (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia)4 Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
69 Erik Christensen Template:CAN Pittsburgh Penguins Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
70 Joe Callahan (D) Template:USA Phoenix Coyotes (from Nashville via Philadelphia)5 Yale University (ECAC)
71 Brian Lee (D) Template:USA Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Erie Otters (OHL)
72 Mike Erickson Template:USA Minnesota Wild University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
73 Barry Brust (G) Template:CAN Minnesota Wild (compensatory)6 Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
74 Todd Ford (G) Template:CAN Toronto Maple Leafs (from Calgary)7 Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
75 Arttu Luttinen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Ottawa Senators (from New York Rangers)8 HIFK Jr. (Finland)
76 Michael Tessier Template:CAN Buffalo Sabres Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
77 Patrick Wellar (D) Template:CAN Washington Capitals Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
78 Geoff Waugh (D) Template:CAN Dallas Stars Kindersley Klippers (SJHL)
79 Brock Radunske Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers Michigan State University (Big Ten)
80 Matt Jones (D) Template:USA Phoenix Coyotes (from Montreal)9 University of North Dakota (NCHC)
81 Marcus Jonasen {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} New York Rangers (from Ottawa)10 VIK Vasteras HK Jr. (Sweden)
82 John Adams (D) Template:USA Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida and Atlanta)11 Boston College (Hockey East)
83 Lukas Mensator (G) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Vancouver Canucks (from Los Angeles)12 Energie Karlovy Vary Jr. (Czech Republic)
84 Marek Chvatal (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} New Jersey Devils (from Phoenix)13 HC Ocelari Trinec Jr. (Czech Republic)
85 Ahren Spylo Template:CAN New Jersey Devils Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
86 Jonas Fiedler {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} San Jose Sharks (from Chicago)14 Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
87 Frans Nielsen {{#invoke:flag Denmark}} New York Islanders Malmo IF (Sweden)
88 Dominic D'Amour (D) Template:CAN Toronto Maple Leafs (from Buffalo; compensatory via Nashville)15 Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
89 Tomas Troliga {{#invoke:flag Slovakia}} St. Louis Blues HK Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia)
90 Matthew Lombardi Template:CAN Calgary Flames (from Toronto)16 Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
91 Jesse Lane (D) Template:USA Carolina Hurricanes (from Carolina via Philadelphia)17 Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
92 Derek Krestanovich Template:CAN Washington Capitals (from Philadelphia)18 Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
93 Alexander Kozhevnikov {{#invoke:flag }} Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)19 Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
94 Eric Lundberg (D) Template:USA Colorado Avalanche Providence College (Hockey East)
95 Valtteri Filppula {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Detroit Red Wings (from Boston via Anaheim and Nashville)20 Jokerit (Finland)
96 Jeff Genovy Template:USA Columbus Blue Jackets (from Detroit via Atlanta)21 Des 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 fourEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
97 Lance Monych Template:CAN Phoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
98 Ivan Tkachenko {{#invoke:flag }} Columbus Blue Jackets Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia)
99 Michael Lambert Template:CAN Montreal Canadiens (from Florida via Calgary)2 Montreal Rocket (QMJHL)
100 Dmitri Kazionov {{#invoke:flag }} Tampa Bay Lightning CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
101 Daniel Fernholm (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Pittsburgh Penguins Djurgardens IF Jr. (Sweden)
102 Brandon Segal Template:CAN Nashville Predators Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
103 Joonas Vihko {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Mighty Ducks of Anaheim HIFK Jr. (Finland)
104 Aaron Rome (D) Template:CAN Los Angeles Kings (from Minnesota via Dallas and Minnesota)3 Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
105 Rosario Ruggeri (D) Template:CAN Philadelphia Flyers (from Calgary)4 Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
106 Ivan Koltsov (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Edmonton Oilers (from New York Rangers)5 Severstal Cherepovets Jr. (Russia)
107 Mikko Kalteva (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Colorado Avalanche (compensatory)6 Jokerit Jr. (Finland)
108 Jakub Hulva {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Buffalo Sabres HC Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Republic)
109 Jevon Desautels Template:CAN Washington Capitals Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
110 Jarkko Immonen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Dallas Stars Blues Jr. (Finland)
111 Jonas Almtorp {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Edmonton Oilers MODO Jr. (Sweden)
112 Yuri Artyomenkov {{#invoke:flag }} Calgary Flames (from Montreal)7 Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia)
113 Scott Dobben Template:CAN Ottawa Senators Erie Otters (OHL)
114 John Laliberte Template:USA Vancouver Canucks New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
115 Mark Rooneem Template:CAN Los Angeles Kings Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
116 Pat Dwyer Template:USA Atlanta Thrashers (from Phoenix)8 Western Michigan University (NCHC)
117 Cam Janssen Template:USA New Jersey Devils Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
118 Petr Dvorak {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Washington Capitals (from Chicago)9 Havirov Femax HC (Czech Republic)
119 Jekabs Redlihs (D) Template:LAT Columbus Blue Jackets (from New York Islanders)10 New York Apple Core (EHL)
120 Robin Jonsson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} St. Louis Blues Bofors IK (Sweden)
121 Marty Magers (G) Template:USA Buffalo Sabres (compensatory)11 Omaha Lancers (USHL)
122 David Turon (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Toronto Maple Leafs Havirov Femax (Czech Republic)
123 Robin Kovář {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Edmonton Oilers (compensatory)12 Vancouver Giants (WHL)
124 Lane Manson (D) Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers (from Carolina via St. Louis)13 Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
125 Johan Bjork (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Ottawa Senators (compensatory)14 Malmo IF Jr. (Sweden)
126 Konstantin Baranov {{#invoke:flag }} Philadelphia Flyers Chelmet Chelyabinsk (Russia)
127 Nate Guenin (D) Template:USA New York Rangers (from Ottawa; compensatory)15 Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
128 Matt Ellison Template:CAN Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)16 Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL)
129 Tom Gilbert (D) Template:USA Colorado Avalanche Chicago Steel (USHL)
130 Jan Kubista {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Boston Bruins HC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic)
131 Johan Berggren (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Detroit Red Wings Sunne (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 fiveEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
132 John Zeiler Template:USA Phoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1 Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
133 Lasse Pirjeta {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Columbus Blue Jackets Karpat (Finland)
134 Topi Jaakola (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Florida Panthers Karpat (Finland)
135 Joseph Pearce (G) Template:USA Tampa Bay Lightning New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)
136 Andy Sertich (D) Template:USA Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2 Greenway High School (USHS–MN)
137 Cam Paddock Template:CAN Pittsburgh Penguins Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
138 Patrick Jarrett Template:CAN Nashville Predators Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
139 Kris Newbury Template:CAN San Jose Sharks (compensatory)3 Sarnia Sting (OHL)
140 George Davis Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
141 Jiri Cetkovsky {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Calgary Flames (from Minnesota via Montreal)4 HC Zlin Jr. (Czech Republic)
142 Emanuel Peter Template:SUI Calgary Flames Kloten Flyers (Switzerland)
143 Mike Walsh Template:USA New York Rangers Detroit Compuware Ambassadors (MWJHL)
144 Paul Flache (D) Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers (from Buffalo)5 Brampton Battalion (OHL)
145 Robert Gherson (G) Template:CAN Washington Capitals Sarnia Sting (OHL)
146 Viktor Bobrov {{#invoke:flag }} Calgary Flames (compensatory)6 CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia)
147 David Bararuk Template:CAN Dallas Stars Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
148 Glenn Fisher (G) Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers Fort Saskatchewan Traders (AJHL)
149 Marcus Paulsson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} New York Islanders (from Montreal)7 Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
150 Brock Hooton Template:CAN Ottawa Senators Quesnel Millionaires (BCHL)
151 Rob McVicar (G) Template:CAN Vancouver Canucks Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
152 Gregory Hogeboom Template:CAN Los Angeles Kings Miami University (NCHC)
153 Peter Hamerlik (G) {{#invoke:flag Slovakia}} Boston Bruins (from Phoenix)8 Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
154 Krisjanis Redlihs (D) Template:LAT New Jersey Devils HK Liepājas Metalurgs (Latvia)
155 Armands Berzins Template:LAT Minnesota Wild (from Carolina)9 Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
156 James Wisniewski (D) Template:USA Chicago Blackhawks Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
157 Joel Andresen (D) Template:CAN Los Angeles Kings (from New York Islanders)10 St. Albert Steel (AJHL)
158 Vince Bellissimo Template:CAN Florida Panthers (from St. Louis)11 Topeka ScareCrows (USHL)
159 Kristofer Persson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Calgary Flames (from Toronto)12 MODO Jr. (Sweden)
160 Daniel Manzato (G) Template:SUI Carolina Hurricanes Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
161 Dov Grumet-Morris (G) Template:USA Philadelphia Flyers Harvard University (ECAC)
162 Gerard Dicaire (D) Template:CAN Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose; compensatory)13 Kootenay Ice (WHL)
163 Tom Walsh (D) Template:USA San Jose Sharks Deerfield Academy (USHS-MA)
164 Tyler Weiman (G) Template:CAN Colorado Avalanche Tri-City Americans (WHL)
165 Justin Maiser Template:USA St. Louis Blues (from Boston)14 Boston University (Hockey East)
166 Logan Koopmans (G) Template:CAN Detroit Red Wings Lethbridge 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 sixEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
167 Brad Schell Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
168 Tim Konsorada Template:CAN Columbus Blue Jackets Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
169 Jeremy Swanson (D) Template:CAN Florida Panthers Barrie Colts (OHL)
170 P. J. Atherton (D) Template:USA Tampa Bay Lightning Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
171 Bobby Goepfert (G) Template:USA Pittsburgh Penguins Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
172 Mike McKenna (G) Template:USA Nashville Predators St. Lawrence University (ECAC)
173 Luke Fritshaw (D) Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
174 Karri Akkanen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina; compensatory)1 Ilves Jrs. (Finland)
175 Matt Foy Template:CAN Minnesota Wild Merrimack College (Hockey East)
176 Curtis McElhinney (G) Template:CAN Calgary Flames Colorado College (NCHC)
177 Jake Taylor (D) Template:USA New York Rangers Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
178 Maxim Shchevyev {{#invoke:flag }} Buffalo Sabres Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
179 Marian Havel {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Washington Capitals Vancouver Giants (WHL)
180 Kirill Sidorenko {{#invoke:flag }} Dallas Stars Zauralie Kurgan (Russia)
181 Mikko Luoma (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Edmonton Oilers Tappara (Finland)
182 Andre Deveaux Template:CAN Montreal Canadiens Belleville Bulls (OHL)
183 Paul Ranger (D) Template:CAN Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)2 Oshawa Generals (OHL)
184 Jaroslav Balastik {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Columbus Blue Jackets (from Vancouver via Philadelphia)3 HC Zlin (Czech Republic)
185 Ryan Murphy Template:USA Los Angeles Kings Boston College (Hockey East)
186 Jeff Pietrasiak (G) Template:USA Phoenix Coyotes Berkshire High School (USHS–MA)
187 Eric Johansson Template:CAN New Jersey Devils Tri-City Americans (WHL)
188 Kevin Kantee (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Chicago Blackhawks Jokerit Jr. (Finland)
189 Alexei Stonkus {{#invoke:flag }} New York Islanders Yaroslavl Jrs. (Russia)
190 D. J. King Template:CAN St. Louis Blues Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
191 Ian White (D) Template:CAN Toronto Maple Leafs Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
192 Nikita Korovkin (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Philadelphia Flyers (from Carolina)4 Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
193 Joey Mormina (D) Template:CAN Philadelphia Flyers Colgate University (ECAC)
194 Kim Hirschovits {{#invoke:flag Finland}} New York Rangers (from San Jose)5 HIFK (Finland)
195 Taylor Christie (D) Template:CAN Colorado Avalanche Bowling Green State University (WCHA)
196 Mikael Vuorio (G) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Florida Panthers (from Boston)6 Lukko (Finland)
197 Jimmy Cuddihy Template:CAN Detroit Red Wings Shawinigan 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 sevenEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
198 Nathan Oystrick Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers Northern Michigan University (WCHA)
199 Greg Mauldin Template:USA Columbus Blue Jackets University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hockey East)
200 Denis Yachmenev {{#invoke:flag }} Florida Panthers North Bay Centennials (OHL)
201 Mathieu Brunelle Template:CAN Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)1 Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
202 Patrik Bartschi (RW) Template:SUI Pittsburgh Penguins Kloten Flyers (NLA)
203 Josh Morrow (D) Template:CAN Nashville Predators Tri-City Americans (WHL)
204 Niklas Eckerblom (RW) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Minnesota Wild (from Anaheim)2 Djurgardens IF (Sweden)
205 Jean-Francois Dufort Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers (from Minnesota)3 Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
206 David Van der Gulik Template:CAN Calgary Flames Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
207 Pierre Johnsson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Calgary Flames (from New York Rangers)4 Farjestad BK Jrs. (Sweden)
208 Radoslav Hecl (D) {{#invoke:flag Slovakia}} Buffalo Sabres Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
209 Joni Lindlof {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Washington Capitals Tappara Jr. (Finland)
210 Bryan Hamm (D) Template:CAN Dallas Stars Peterborough Petes (OHL)
211 Patrick Murphy Template:CAN Edmonton Oilers Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL)
212 Jonathan Ferland Template:CAN Montreal Canadiens Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
213 Fredrik Norrena (G) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)5 TPS (Finland)
214 Marc-Andre Roy Template:CAN Vancouver Canucks Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
215 Mikhail Lyubushin (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Los Angeles Kings Krylya Sovetov (Russia)
216 Ladislav Kouba {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Phoenix Coyotes Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
217 Tim Conboy Template:USA San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey via Atlanta)6 Topeka Scarecrows (USHL)
218 Ilkka Pikkarainen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} New Jersey Devils (compensatory)7 HIFK (Finland)
219 Tyson Kellerman (G) Template:CAN Chicago Blackhawks North Bay Centennials (OHL)
220 Brad Topping (G) Template:CAN New York Islanders Brampton Battalion (OHL)
221 Jonas Johnson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} St. Louis Blues Vastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
222 Scott May Template:CAN Toronto Maple Leafs Ohio State University (Big Ten)
223 Ilya Krikunov {{#invoke:flag }} Vancouver Canucks (compensatory)8 Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
224 Adam Taylor Template:CAN Carolina Hurricanes Kootenay Ice (WHL)
225 Steven Goertzen Template:CAN Columbus Blue Jackets (from Philadelphia)9 Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
226 Joey Crabb Template:USA New York Rangers (from San Jose)10 Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
227 Ryan Steeves Template:CAN Colorado Avalanche Yale University (ECAC)
228 Dmitri Utkin {{#invoke:flag }} Boston Bruins Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia)
229 Derek Meech (D) Template:CAN Detroit Red Wings Red 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 eightEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
230 Colton Fretter Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers Chatham Maroons (WOHL)
231 Jaroslav Kracik {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Columbus Blue Jackets HC Plzen Jr. (Czech Republic)
232 Peter Hafner (D) Template:USA Florida Panthers Taft High School (USHS–CT)
233 Vasily Koshechkin (G) {{#invoke:flag }} Tampa Bay Lightning Lada Togliatti (Russia)
234 Maxime Talbot Template:CAN Pittsburgh Penguins Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
235 Kaleb Betts Template:CAN Nashville Predators Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL)
236 Tyler Boldt (D) Template:CAN Atlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim)1 Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
237 Christoph Brandner {{#invoke:flag Austria}} Minnesota Wild Krefeld Pinguine (Germany)
238 Jyri Marttinen (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Calgary Flames JYP (Finland)
239 Ryan Lannon (D) Template:USA Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2 Harvard University (ECAC)
240 Petr Prucha {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} New York Rangers HC Pardubice (Czech Republic)
241 Dennis Wideman (D) Template:CAN Buffalo Sabres London Knights (OHL)
242 Igor Ignatushkin {{#invoke:flag }} Washington Capitals Elemash Elektrosal (Russia)
243 Tuomas Mikkonen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Dallas Stars JYP (Finland)
244 Dwight Helminen Template:USA Edmonton Oilers University of Michigan (Big Ten)
245 Tomas Micka {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Edmonton Oilers (from Montreal)3 Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
246 Josef Vavra {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Ottawa Senators HC Vsetin Jr. (Czech Republic)
247 Matt Violin (G) Template:CAN Vancouver Canucks Lake Superior State University (WCHA)
248 Tuukka Pulliainen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Los Angeles Kings TuTo (Finland)
249 Marcus Smith (D) Template:USA Phoenix Coyotes Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
250 Dan Glover (D) Template:CAN New Jersey Devils Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
251 Jared Jessiman Template:CAN Chicago Blackhawks Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
252 Martin Chabada {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} New York Islanders Sparta Prague (Czech Republic)
253 Tom Koivisto (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} St. Louis Blues Jokerit (Finland)
254 Jarkko Immonen {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Toronto Maple Leafs JYP (Finland)
255 Ryan Craig Template:CAN Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)4 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
256 Darren Reid Template:CAN Tampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia via Carolina)5 Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
257 Pauli Levokari (D) {{#invoke:flag Finland}} Atlanta Thrashers (from San Jose)6 HIFK (Finland)
258 Sergei Shemetov {{#invoke:flag }} Colorado Avalanche Elemash Elektrostal (Russia)
259 Yan Stastny Template:CAN Boston Bruins University of Notre Dame (Hockey East)
260 Pierre-Olivier Beaulieu (D) Template:CAN Detroit Red Wings Quebec 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 nineEdit

# Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team
261 François Caron (D) Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Atlanta)1 Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
262 Christian Soderstrom {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Detroit Red Wings (from Columbus)2 Timra IK (Sweden)
263 Sergei Mozyakin {{#invoke:flag }} Columbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)3 CSKA Moscow (Russia)
264 Matthew Davis (G) Template:CAN Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay via Colorado)4 Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
265 Dwight LaBrosse (G) Template:USA Pittsburgh Penguins Guelph Storm (OHL)
266 Steven Spencer (D) Template:CAN Nashville Predators Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
267 Chris Petrow (D) Template:CAN Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Oshawa Generals (OHL)
268 Mikhail Tyulyapkin (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Minnesota Wild Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
269 Mika Hannula {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Minnesota Wild (from Calgary)5 Malmo IF (Sweden)
270 Rob Flynn Template:USA New York Rangers Harvard University (ECAC)
271 Martin Cizek (D) {{#invoke:flag Czech Republic}} Buffalo Sabres Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic)
272 Patric Blomdahl {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Washington Capitals AIK IF Jr. (Sweden)
273 Ned Havern Template:USA Dallas Stars Boston College (Hockey East)
274 Fredrik Johansson {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Edmonton Oilers Vastra Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden)
275 Konstantin Korneyev (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Montreal Canadiens Krylya Sovetov (Russia)
276 Vitaly Atyushov (D) {{#invoke:flag }} Ottawa Senators Molot-Prikamie Perm (Russia)
277 Thomas Nussli Template:SUI Vancouver Canucks EV Zug (NLA)
278 Matt Gens (D) Template:USA Vancouver Canucks (compensatory)6 St. Cloud State University (NCHC)
279 Connor James Template:CAN Los Angeles Kings University of Denver (NCHC)
280 Russell Spence Template:CAN Phoenix Coyotes OCN Blizzard (MJHL)
281 Bill Kinkel Template:USA New Jersey Devils Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
282 Adam Burish Template:USA Chicago Blackhawks Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
283 Per Braxenholm (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} New York Islanders Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden)
284 Ryan MacMurchy Template:CAN St. Louis Blues Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL)
285 Staffan Kronwall (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Toronto Maple Leafs Huddinge IK (Sweden)
286 Alexei Glukhov {{#invoke:flag }} Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)7 Khimik Voskresensk Jr. (Russia)
287 John Toffey Template:USA Tampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia)8 Ohio State University (Big Ten)
288 Michael Hutchins (D) Template:USA San Jose Sharks Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
289 Sean Collins Template:USA Colorado Avalanche University of New Hampshire (Hockey East)
290 Pavel Frolov {{#invoke:flag }} Boston Bruins Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia)
291 Jonathan Ericsson (D) {{#invoke:flag Sweden}} Detroit Red Wings Hasten 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 nationalityEdit

Rank Country Picks Percent Top selection
North America 168 57.7%
1 Template:Flagu 109 43.2% Rick Nash, 1st
2 Template:Flagu 59 20.2% Ryan Whitney, 5th
Europe 123 42.3%
3 Template:Flagu 33 11.3% Alexander Semin, 13th
4 Template:Flagu 26 8.9% Petr Taticek, 9th
5 Template:Flagu 25 8.6% Kari Lehtonen, 2nd
6 Template:Flagu 21 7.2% Alexander Steen, 24th
7 Template:Flagu 5 1.7% Tobias Stephan, 34th
8 Template:Flagu 3 1.0% Tomas Troliga, 89th
Template:Flagu 3 1.0% Jekabs Redlihs, 119th
10 Template:Flagu 2 0.7% Marius Holtet, 42nd
11 Template:Flagu 1 0.3% Janos Vas, 32nd
Template:Flag 1 0.3% Andriy Mikhnov, 62nd
Template:Flagu 1 0.3% Frans Nielsen, 87th
Template:Flagu 1 0.7% Christoph Brandner, 237th

See alsoEdit

NotesEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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External linksEdit

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