2002 NHL Entry Draft
| 2002 NHL Draft | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Date(s) | June 22–23, 2002 | ||||
| Location | Toronto, Ontario | ||||
| First selection |
 Rick NashSelected by: Columbus Blue Jackets | ||||
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The 2002 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft was held June 22–23 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.
Final central scouting rankings
Skaters
| North American | European | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Bouwmeester (Defense) |
 Joni Pitkanen (Defense) |
| 2 | Rick Nash (Left Wing) |
 Alexander Semin (Left Wing) |
| 3 |  Ryan Whitney (Defense) |
 Jiri Hudler (Centre) |
| 4 | Joffrey Lupul (Centre) |
Denis Grebeshkov (Defense) |
| 5 | Scottie Upshall (Right Wing) |
Michal Barinka (Defense) |
| 6 | Steve Eminger (Defense) |
Kirill Koltsov (Defense) |
| 7 | Petr Taticek (Centre) |
Anton Babchuk (Defense) |
| 8 | Martin Vagner (Centre) |
Sergei Anshakov (Defense) |
| 9 | Christopher Higgins (Centre) |
Alexei Kaigorodov (Centre) |
| 10 | Pierre-Marc Bouchard (Centre) |
Jakub Koreis (Centre) |
Goaltenders
| North American | European | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Round two
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (goaltender) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers (from Atlanta via Buffalo) | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
| 32 | Janos Vas (forward) |  Hungary |
Dallas Stars (from Columbus) | Malmo IF (Sweden) |
| 33 | Lee Falardeau (forward) | United States |
New York Rangers (from Florida) | Michigan State University (Big Ten) |
| 34 | Tobias Stephan (goaltender) | Switzerland |
Dallas Stars (from Tampa Bay via Ottawa, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay) | EHC Chur (Switzerland) |
| 35 | Ondrej Nemec (defence) | Czech Republic |
Pittsburgh Penguins | HC Vsetin (Czech Republic) |
| 36 | Jarret Stoll (forward) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers (from Nashville via Buffalo) | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 37 | Tim Brent (forward) | Canada |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Toronto St. Michael's Majors (OHL) |
| 38 | Josh Harding (goaltender) | Canada |
Minnesota Wild | Regina Pats (WHL) |
| 39 | Brian McConnell (forward) | United States |
Calgary Flames | Boston University (Hockey East) |
| 40 | Rob Globke (forward) | United States |
Florida Panthers (from New York Rangers) | University of Notre Dame (Hockey East) |
| 41 | Joakim Lindstrom (forward) |  Sweden |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Buffalo via Atlanta) | MODO (Sweden) |
| 42 | Marius Holtet (forward) |  Norway |
Dallas Stars (from Washington) | Farjestad BK (Sweden) |
| 43 | Trevor Daley (defence) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
| 44 | Matt Greene (defence) | United States |
Edmonton Oilers | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 45 | Tomas Linhart (defence) | Czech Republic |
Montreal Canadiens | Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) |
| 46 | David LeNeveu (goaltender) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes (compensatory) | Cornell University (ECAC) |
| 47 | Alexei Kaigorodov (forward) | Russia |
Ottawa Senators | Metallurg Magnitogorsk (Russia) |
| 48 | Alexei Shkotov (forward) | Russia |
St. Louis Blues (compensatory) | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 49 | Kirill Koltsov (defence) | Russia |
Vancouver Canucks | Avangard Omsk (Russia) |
| 50 | Sergei Anshakov (forward) | Russia |
Los Angeles Kings | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 51 | Anton Kadeykin (defence) | Russia |
New Jersey Devils (compensatory) | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 52 | Dan Spang (defence) | United States |
San Jose Sharks (from Phoenix via Philadelphia and Tampa Bay) | Winchester High School (USHS–MA) |
| 53 | Barry Tallackson (forward) | United States |
New Jersey Devils | University of Minnesota (Big Ten) |
| 54 | Duncan Keith (defence) | Canada |
Chicago Blackhawks | Michigan State University (Big Ten) |
| 55 | Denis Grot (defence) |  Belarus |
Vancouver Canucks (from New York Islanders via Tampa Bay and Washington) | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 56 | Vladislav Evseev (forward) | Russia |
Boston Bruins (from St. Louis) | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 57 | Matt Stajan (forward) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Belleville Bulls (OHL) |
| 58 | Jiri Hudler (forward) | Czech Republic |
Detroit Red Wings (from Carolina) | HC Vsetin (Czech Republic) |
| 59 | Maxime Daigneault (goaltender) | Canada |
Washington Capitals (from Philadelphia) | Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) |
| 60 | Adam Henrich (forward) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 61 | Johnny Boychuk (defence) | Canada |
Colorado Avalanche | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 62 | Andrei Mikhnov (forward) |  Ukraine |
St. Louis Blues (from Boston) | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 63 | Tomas Fleischmann (forward) | Czech Republic |
Detroit Red Wings | HC Vitkovice (Czech Republic) |
Round three
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Jason Ryznar (forward) | United States |
New Jersey Devils (from Atlanta)1 | University of Michigan (Big Ten) |
| 65 | Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (defence) | Norway |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 66 | Petr Kanko (forward) | Czech Republic |
Los Angeles Kings (compensatory)2 | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 67 | Gregory Campbell (forward) | Canada |
Florida Panthers (from Florida via New York Islanders)3 | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 68 | Brett Skinner (defence) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks (from Tampa Bay via Philadelphia)4 | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
| 69 | Erik Christensen (forward) | Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 70 | Joe Callahan (defence) | United States |
Phoenix Coyotes (from Nashville via Philadelphia)5 | Yale University (ECAC) |
| 71 | Brian Lee (defence) | United States |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 72 | Mike Erickson (forward) | United States |
Minnesota Wild | University of Minnesota (Big Ten) |
| 73 | Barry Brust (goaltender) | Canada |
Minnesota Wild (compensatory)6 | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 74 | Todd Ford (goaltender) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Calgary)7 | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 75 | Arttu Luttinen (forward) | Finland |
Ottawa Senators (from New York Rangers)8 | HIFK Jr. (Finland) |
| 76 | Michael Tessier (forward) | Canada |
Buffalo Sabres | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) |
| 77 | Patrick Wellar (defence) | Canada |
Washington Capitals | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
| 78 | Geoff Waugh (defence) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | Kindersley Klippers (SJHL) |
| 79 | Brock Radunske (forward) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Michigan State University (Big Ten) |
| 80 | Matt Jones (defence) | United States |
Phoenix Coyotes (from Montreal)9 | University of North Dakota (NCHC) |
| 81 | Marcus Jonasen (forward) | Sweden |
New York Rangers (from Ottawa)10 | VIK Vasteras HK Jr. (Sweden) |
| 82 | John Adams (defence) | United States |
Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida and Atlanta)11 | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 83 | Lukas Mensator (goaltender) | Czech Republic |
Vancouver Canucks (from Los Angeles)12 | Energie Karlovy Vary Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 84 | Marek Chvatal (defence) | Czech Republic |
New Jersey Devils (from Phoenix)13 | HC Ocelari Trinec Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 85 | Ahren Nittel (forward) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 86 | Jonas Fiedler (forward) | Czech Republic |
San Jose Sharks (from Chicago)14 | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 87 | Frans Nielsen (forward) |  Denmark |
New York Islanders | Malmo IF (Sweden) |
| 88 | Dominic D'Amour (defence) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Buffalo via Nashville; compensatory)15 | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 89 | Tomas Troliga (forward) |  Slovakia |
St. Louis Blues | HK Spisska Nova Ves (Slovakia) |
| 90 | Matthew Lombardi (forward) | Canada |
Calgary Flames (from Toronto)16 | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 91 | Jesse Lane (defence) | United States |
Carolina Hurricanes (from Carolina via Philadelphia)17 | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 92 | Derek Krestanovich (forward) | Canada |
Washington Capitals (from Philadelphia)18 | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 93 | Alexander Kozhevnikov (forward) | Russia |
Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)19 | Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia) |
| 94 | Eric Lundberg (defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | Providence College (Hockey East) |
| 95 | Valtteri Filppula (forward) | Finland |
Detroit Red Wings (from Boston via Anaheim and Nashville)20 | Jokerit (Finland) |
| 96 | Jeff Genovy (forward) | United States |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Detroit via Atlanta)21 | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
Round four
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Lance Monych (forward) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 98 | Ivan Tkachenko (forward) | Russia |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 99 | Michael Lambert (forward) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens (from Florida via Calgary)2 | Montreal Rocket (QMJHL) |
| 100 | Dmitri Kazionov (forward) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 101 | Daniel Fernholm (defence) | Sweden |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Djurgardens IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 102 | Brandon Segal (forward) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 103 | Joonas Vihko (forward) | Finland |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | HIFK Jr. (Finland) |
| 104 | Aaron Rome (defence) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings (from Minnesota via Dallas and Minnesota)3 | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 105 | Rosario Ruggeri (defence) | Canada |
Philadelphia Flyers (from Calgary)4 | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
| 106 | Ivan Koltsov (defence) | Russia |
Edmonton Oilers (from New York Rangers)5 | Severstal Cherepovets Jr. (Russia) |
| 107 | Mikko Kalteva (defence) | Finland |
Colorado Avalanche (compensatory)6 | Jokerit Jr. (Finland) |
| 108 | Jakub Hulva (forward) | Czech Republic |
Buffalo Sabres | HC Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 109 | Jevon Desautels (forward) | Canada |
Washington Capitals | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 110 | Jarkko Immonen (forward) | Finland |
Dallas Stars | Blues Jr. (Finland) |
| 111 | Jonas Almtorp (forward) | Sweden |
Edmonton Oilers | MODO Jr. (Sweden) |
| 112 | Yuri Artemenkov (forward) | Russia |
Calgary Flames (from Montreal)7 | Krylya Sovetov Jr. (Russia) |
| 113 | Scott Dobben (forward) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 114 | John Laliberte (forward) | United States |
Vancouver Canucks | New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL) |
| 115 | Mark Rooneem (forward) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 116 | Pat Dwyer (forward) | United States |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Phoenix)8 | Western Michigan University (NCHC) |
| 117 | Cam Janssen (forward) | United States |
New Jersey Devils | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 118 | Petr Dvorak (forward) | Czech Republic |
Washington Capitals (from Chicago)9 | Havirov Femax HC (Czech Republic) |
| 119 | Jekabs Redlihs (defence) |  Latvia |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from New York Islanders)10 | New York Apple Core (EHL) |
| 120 | Robin Jonsson (forward) | Sweden |
St. Louis Blues | Bofors IK (Sweden) |
| 121 | Marty Magers (goaltender) | United States |
Buffalo Sabres (compensatory)11 | Omaha Lancers (USHL) |
| 122 | David Turon (defence) | Czech Republic |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Havirov Femax (Czech Republic) |
| 123 | Czech Republic |
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| 124 | Lane Manson (defence) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Carolina via St. Louis)13 | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 125 | Johan Bjork (defence) | Sweden |
Ottawa Senators (compensatory)14 | Malmo IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 126 | Konstantin Baranov (forward) | Russia |
Philadelphia Flyers | Chelmet Chelyabinsk (Russia) |
| 127 | Nate Guenin (defence) | United States |
New York Rangers (from Ottawa; compensatory)15 | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 128 | Matt Ellison (forward) | Canada |
Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose)16 | Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) |
| 129 | Tom Gilbert (defence) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | Chicago Steel (USHL) |
| 130 | Jan Kubista (forward) | Czech Republic |
Boston Bruins | HC Pardubice Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 131 | Johan Berggren (defence) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings | Sunne (Sweden) |
Round five
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | John Zeiler (forward) | United States |
Phoenix Coyotes (from Atlanta)1 | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) |
| 133 | Lasse Pirjeta (forward) | Finland |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Karpat (Finland) |
| 134 | Topi Jaakola (defence) | Finland |
Florida Panthers | Karpat (Finland) |
| 135 | Joseph Pearce (goaltender) | United States |
Tampa Bay Lightning | New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL) |
| 136 | Andy Sertich (defence) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2 | Greenway High School (USHS–MN) |
| 137 | Cam Paddock (forward) | Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Kelowna Rockets (WHL) |
| 138 | Patrick Jarrett (forward) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 139 | Kris Newbury (forward) | Canada |
San Jose Sharks (compensatory)3 | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 140 | George Davis (forward) | Canada |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) |
| 141 | Jiri Cetkovsky (forward) | Czech Republic |
Calgary Flames (from Minnesota via Montreal)4 | HC Zlin Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 142 | Emanuel Peter (forward) | Switzerland |
Calgary Flames | Kloten Flyers (Switzerland) |
| 143 | Mike Walsh (forward) | United States |
New York Rangers | Detroit Compuware Ambassadors (MWJHL) |
| 144 | Paul Flache (defence) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Buffalo)5 | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 145 | Robert Gherson (goaltender) | Canada |
Washington Capitals | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 146 | Viktor Bobrov (forward) | Russia |
Calgary Flames (compensatory)6 | CSKA Moscow Jr. (Russia) |
| 147 | David Bararuk (forward) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 148 | Glenn Fisher (goaltender) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Fort Saskatchewan Traders (AJHL) |
| 149 | Marcus Paulsson (forward) | Sweden |
New York Islanders (from Montreal)7 | Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden) |
| 150 | Brock Hooton (forward) | Canada |
Ottawa Senators | Quesnel Millionaires (BCHL) |
| 151 | Rob McVicar (goaltender) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 152 | Greg Hogeboom (forward) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings | Miami University (NCHC) |
| 153 | Peter Hamerlik (goaltender) | Slovakia |
Boston Bruins (from Phoenix)8 | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 154 | Krisjanis Redlihs (defence) | Latvia |
New Jersey Devils | HK Liepājas Metalurgs (Latvia) |
| 155 | Armands Berzins (forward) | Latvia |
Minnesota Wild (from Carolina; compensatory)9 | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 156 | James Wisniewski (defence) | United States |
Chicago Blackhawks | Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
| 157 | Joel Andresen (defence) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings (from New York Islanders)10 | St. Albert Steel (AJHL) |
| 158 | Vince Bellissimo (forward) | Canada |
Florida Panthers (from St. Louis)11 | Topeka ScareCrows (USHL) |
| 159 | Kristofer Persson (forward) | Sweden |
Calgary Flames (from Toronto)12 | MODO Jr. (Sweden) |
| 160 | Daniel Manzato (goaltender) | Switzerland |
Carolina Hurricanes | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 161 | Dov Grumet-Morris (goaltender) | United States |
Philadelphia Flyers | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 162 | Gerard Dicaire (defence) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose; compensatory)13 | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 163 | Tom Walsh (defense) | United States |
San Jose Sharks | Deerfield Academy (USHS-MA) |
| 164 | Tyler Weiman (goaltender) | Canada |
Colorado Avalanche | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 165 | Justin Maiser (forward) | United States |
St. Louis Blues (from Boston)14 | Boston University (Hockey East) |
| 166 | Logan Koopmans (goaltender) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
Round six
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | Brad Schell (forward) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 168 | Tim Konsorada (forward) | Canada |
Columbus Blue Jackets | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 169 | Jeremy Swanson (defence) | Canada |
Florida Panthers | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 170 | P. J. Atherton (defence) | United States |
Tampa Bay Lightning | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) |
| 171 | Bobby Goepfert (goalie) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) |
| 172 | Mike McKenna (goaltender) | United States |
Nashville Predators | St. Lawrence University (ECAC) |
| 173 | Luke Fritshaw (defence) | Canada |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 174 | Karri Akkanen (forward) | Finland |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina; compensatory)1 | Ilves Jrs. (Finland) |
| 175 | Matt Foy (forward) | Canada |
Minnesota Wild | Merrimack College (Hockey East) |
| 176 | Curtis McElhinney (goaltender) | Canada |
Calgary Flames | Colorado College (NCHC) |
| 177 | Jake Taylor (defence) | United States |
New York Rangers | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 178 | Maxim Schevjev (forward) | Russia |
Buffalo Sabres | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 179 | Marian Havel (forward) | Czech Republic |
Washington Capitals | Vancouver Giants (WHL) |
| 180 | Kirill Sidorenko (forward) | Russia |
Dallas Stars | Zauralie Kurgan (Russia) |
| 181 | Mikko Luoma (defence) | Finland |
Edmonton Oilers | Tappara (Finland) |
| 182 | Andre Deveaux (forward) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens | Belleville Bulls (OHL) |
| 183 | Paul Ranger (defence) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)2 | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
| 184 | Jaroslav Balastik (forward) | Czech Republic |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Vancouver via Philadelphia)3 | HC Zlin (Czech Republic) |
| 185 | Ryan Murphy (forward) | United States |
Los Angeles Kings | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 186 | Jeff Pietrasiak (goaltender) | United States |
Phoenix Coyotes | Berkshire High School (USHS–MA) |
| 187 | Eric Johansson (forward) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 188 | Kevin Kantee (defence) | Finland |
Chicago Blackhawks | Jokerit Jr. (Finland) |
| 189 | Alexei Stonkus (forward) | Russia |
New York Islanders | Yaroslavl Jrs. (Russia) |
| 190 | D. J. King (forward) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
| 191 | Ian White (defence) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 192 | Nikita Korovkin (defence) | Russia |
Philadelphia Flyers (from Carolina)4 | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 193 | Joey Mormina (defence) | Canada |
Philadelphia Flyers | Colgate University (ECAC) |
| 194 | Kim Hirschovits (forward) | Finland |
New York Rangers (from San Jose)5 | HIFK (Finland) |
| 195 | Taylor Christie (defence) | Canada |
Colorado Avalanche | Bowling Green State University (WCHA) |
| 196 | Mikael Vuorio (goaltender) | Finland |
Florida Panthers (from Boston)6 | Lukko (Finland) |
| 197 | Jimmy Cuddihy (forward) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
Round seven
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | Nathan Oystrick (forward) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers | Northern Michigan University (WCHA) |
| 199 | Greg Mauldin (forward) | United States |
Columbus Blue Jackets | University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hockey East) |
| 200 | Denis Yachmenev (forward) | Russia |
Florida Panthers | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 201 | Mathieu Brunelle (forward) | Canada |
Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay)1 | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) |
| 202 | Patrik Bartschi (right wing) | Switzerland |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Kloten Flyers (NLA) |
| 203 | Josh Morrow (defence) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 204 | Nicklas Eckerblom (right wing) | Sweden |
Minnesota Wild (from Anaheim)2 | Djurgardens IF (Sweden) |
| 205 | Jean-Francois Dufort (forward) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers (from Minnesota)3 | Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) |
| 206 | David Van Der Gulik (forward) | Canada |
Calgary Flames | Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) |
| 207 | Pierre Johnsson (forward) | Sweden |
Calgary Flames (from New York Rangers)4 | Farjestad BK Jrs. (Sweden) |
| 208 | Radoslav Hecl (defence) | Slovakia |
Buffalo Sabres | Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) |
| 209 | Joni Lindlof (forward) | Finland |
Washington Capitals | Tappara Jr. (Finland) |
| 210 | Bryan Hamm (defence) | Canada |
Dallas Stars | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 211 | Patrick Murphy (forward) | Canada |
Edmonton Oilers | Newmarket Hurricanes (OPJHL) |
| 212 | Jonathan Ferland (forward) | Canada |
Montreal Canadiens | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) |
| 213 | Fredrik Norrena (goaltender) | Finland |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Ottawa)5 | TPS (Finland) |
| 214 | Marc-Andre Roy (forward) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) |
| 215 | Mikhail Lyubushin (defence) | Russia |
Los Angeles Kings | Krylya Sovetov (Russia) |
| 216 | Ladislav Kouba (forward) | Czech Republic |
Phoenix Coyotes | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 217 | Tim Conboy (forward) | United States |
San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey via Atlanta)6 | Topeka Scarecrows (USHL) |
| 218 | Ilkka Pikkarainen (forward) | Finland |
New Jersey Devils (compensatory)7 | HIFK (Finland) |
| 219 | Tyson Kellerman (goalie) | Canada |
Chicago Blackhawks | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 220 | Brad Topping (goalie) | Canada |
New York Islanders | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
| 221 | Jonas Johnson (forward) | Sweden |
St. Louis Blues | Vastra Frolunda HC (Sweden) |
| 222 | Scott May (forward) | Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Ohio State University (Big Ten) |
| 223 | Ilya Krikunov (forward) | Russia |
Vancouver Canucks (compensatory)8 | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 224 | Adam Taylor (forward) | Canada |
Carolina Hurricanes | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 225 | Steve Goertzen (forward) | Canada |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Philadelphia)9 | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 226 | Joey Crabb (forward) | United States |
New York Rangers (from San Jose)10 | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 227 | Ryan Steeves (forward) | Canada |
Colorado Avalanche | Yale University (ECAC) |
| 228 | Dmitri Utkin (forward) | Russia |
Boston Bruins | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia) |
| 229 | Derek Meech (defence) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
Round eight
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Colton Fretter (forward) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers | Chatham Maroons (WOHL) |
| 231 | Jaroslav Kracik (forward) | Czech Republic |
Columbus Blue Jackets | HC Plzen Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 232 | Peter Hafner (defence) | United States |
Florida Panthers | Taft High School (USHS–CT) |
| 233 | Vasily Koshechkin (goaltender) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning | Lada Togliatti (Russia) |
| 234 | Maxime Talbot (forward) | Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 235 | Kaleb Betts (forward) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) |
| 236 | Tyler Boldt (defence) | Canada |
Atlanta Thrashers (from Anaheim)1 | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 237 | Christoph Brandner (forward) |  Austria |
Minnesota Wild | Krefeld Pinguine (Germany) |
| 238 | Jyri Marttinen (defence) | Finland |
Calgary Flames | JYP (Finland) |
| 239 | Ryan Lannon (defence) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins (compensatory)2 | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 240 | Petr Prucha (forward) | Czech Republic |
New York Rangers | HC Pardubice (Czech Republic) |
| 241 | Dennis Wideman (defence) | Canada |
Buffalo Sabres | London Knights (OHL) |
| 242 | Igor Ignatushkin (forward) | Russia |
Washington Capitals | Elemash Elektrosal (Russia) |
| 243 | Tuomas Mikkonen (forward) | Finland |
Dallas Stars | JYP (Finland) |
| 244 | Dwight Helminen (forward) | United States |
Edmonton Oilers | University of Michigan (Big Ten) |
| 245 | Tomas Micka (forward) | Czech Republic |
Edmonton Oilers (from Montreal)3 | Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 246 | Josef Vavra (forward) | Czech Republic |
Ottawa Senators | HC Vsetin Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 247 | Matt Violin (goaltender) | Canada |
Vancouver Canucks | Lake Superior State University (WCHA) |
| 248 | Tuukka Pulliainen (defence) | Finland |
Los Angeles Kings | TuTo (Finland) |
| 249 | Marcus Smith (defence) | United States |
Phoenix Coyotes | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 250 | Dan Glover (defence) | Canada |
New Jersey Devils | Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) |
| 251 | Jason Kostadine (forward) | United States |
Chicago Blackhawks | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 252 | Martin Chabada (forward) | Czech Republic |
New York Islanders | Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) |
| 253 | Tom Koivisto (defence) | Finland |
St. Louis Blues | Jokerit (Finland) |
| 254 | Jarkko Immonen (forward) | Finland |
Toronto Maple Leafs | JYP (Finland) |
| 255 | Ryan Craig (forward) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)4 | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 256 | Darren Reid (forward) | Canada |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia via Carolina)5 | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) |
| 257 | Pauli Levokari (defence) | Finland |
Atlanta Thrashers (from San Jose)6 | HIFK (Finland) |
| 258 | Sergei Shemetov (forward) | Russia |
Colorado Avalanche | Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) |
| 259 | Yan Stastny (forward) | Canada |
Boston Bruins | University of Notre Dame (Hockey East) |
| 260 | Pierre-Olivier Beaulieu (defence) | Canada |
Detroit Red Wings | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
Round nine
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | Francois Caron (defence) | Canada |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (from Atlanta)1 | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) |
| 262 | Christian Soderstrom (forward) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings (from Columbus)2 | Timra IK (Sweden) |
| 263 | Sergei Mozyakin (forward) | Russia |
Columbus Blue Jackets (from Florida)3 | CSKA Moscow (Russia) |
| 264 | Matthew Davis (goaltender) | Canada |
Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay via Colorado)4 | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) |
| 265 | Dwight LaBosse (goaltender) | United States |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 266 | Steven Spencer (defence) | Canada |
Nashville Predators | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 267 | Chris Petrow (defence) | Canada |
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Oshawa Generals (WHL) |
| 268 | Mikhail Tyulyapkin (defence) | Russia |
Minnesota Wild | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia) |
| 269 | Mika Hannula (forward) | Sweden |
Minnesota Wild (from Calgary)5 | Malmo IF (Sweden) |
| 270 | Rob Flynn (forward) | United States |
New York Rangers | Harvard University (ECAC) |
| 271 | Martin Cizek (defence) | Czech Republic |
Buffalo Sabres | Slavia Prague Jr. (Czech Republic) |
| 272 | Patric Blomdahl (forward) | Sweden |
Washington Capitals | AIK IF Jr. (Sweden) |
| 273 | Ned Havern (forward) | United States |
Dallas Stars | Boston College (Hockey East) |
| 274 | Fredrik Johansson (forward) | Sweden |
Edmonton Oilers | Vastra Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden) |
| 275 | Konstantin Korneev (defence) | Russia |
Montreal Canadiens | Krylya Sovetov (Russia) |
| 276 | Vitaly Atyushov (defence) | Russia |
Ottawa Senators | Molot-Prikamie Perm (Russia) |
| 277 | Thomas Nussli (forward) | Switzerland |
Vancouver Canucks | EV Zug (NLA) |
| 278 | Matt Gens (defence) | United States |
Vancouver Canucks (compensatory)6 | St. Cloud State University (NCHC) |
| 279 | Connor James (forward) | Canada |
Los Angeles Kings | University of Denver (NCHC) |
| 280 | Russell Spence (forward) | Canada |
Phoenix Coyotes | OCN Blizzard (MJHL) |
| 281 | Bill Kinkel (forward) | United States |
New Jersey Devils | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 282 | Adam Burish (forward) | United States |
Chicago Blackhawks | Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) |
| 283 | Per Braxenholm (defence) | Sweden |
New York Islanders | Morrums GoIS IK (Sweden) |
| 284 | Ryan MacMurchy (forward) | Canada |
St. Louis Blues | Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) |
| 285 | Staffan Kronwall (defence) | Sweden |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Huddinge IK (Sweden) |
| 286 | Alexei Glukhov (forward) | Russia |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Carolina)7 | Khimik Voskresensk Jr. (Russia) |
| 287 | John Toffey (forward) | United States |
Tampa Bay Lightning (from Philadelphia)8 | Ohio State University (Big Ten) |
| 288 | Michael Hutchins (defence) | United States |
San Jose Sharks | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
| 289 | Sean Collins (forward) | United States |
Colorado Avalanche | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) |
| 290 | Pavel Frolov (forward) | Russia |
Boston Bruins | Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Jrs. (Russia) |
| 291 | Jonathan Ericsson (defence) | Sweden |
Detroit Red Wings | Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) |
Draftees based on nationality
| Rank | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 168 | |
| 1 | Canada | 109 |
| 2 | United States | 59 |
| Europe | 123 | |
| 3 | Russia | 33 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 26 |
| 5 | Finland | 25 |
| 6 | Sweden | 21 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 5 |
| 8 | Latvia | 3 |
| 8 | Slovakia | 3 |
| 10 | Norway | 2 |
| 11 | Austria | 1 |
| 11 | Hungary | 1 |
| 11 | Denmark | 1 |
| 11 | Ukraine | 1 |
See also
References
- 1 2 Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
External links
- prosportstransactions.com: 2002 NHL Entry Draft Pick Transactions
- USAToday.com: Trades involving 2002 NHL Entry Draft picks
- 2002 NHL Draft list and stats at Hockey-Reference
- 2002 NHL Entry Draft player stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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