New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on Februthat sent Mike Comrie and Chris Campoli to Ottawa in exchange for Dean McAmmond and this pick. Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on Jthat sent a first and third-round pick both in 2009 (16th and 77th overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for Toronto's second-round pick in 2009 (37th overall), and a third and fourth-round pick both in 2009 (62nd and 92nd overall) and this pick. The San Jose Sharks' first-round pick went to the Anaheim Ducks as the result of a trade on Jthat sent Philadelphia's first-round pick in 2009 (21st overall) to Columbus in exchange for Toronto's second-round pick in 2009 (37th overall) and this pick.The New Jersey Devils' first-round pick went to the Calgary Flames as the result of a trade on Jthat sent a first-round pick in 2009 (20th overall) to New Jersey in exchange for a third-round pick in 2009 (84th overall) and this pick.Anaheim previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on Jthat sent Chris Pronger and Ryan Dingle to Philadelphia in exchange for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa, a first-round pick in 2010, a conditional third-round pick in 2010 or 2011, and this pick. The Philadelphia Flyers' first-round pick went to the Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a trade on Jthat sent San Jose's first-round pick in 2009 (26th overall) and Toronto's second-round pick in 2009 (37th overall) to Anaheim in exchange for this pick.The Calgary Flames' first-round pick went to the New Jersey Devils as the result of a trade on Jthat sent a first and third-round pick both in 2009 (23rd and 84th overall) to Calgary in exchange for this pick.New York previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on Jthat sent San Jose's first-round pick in 2009 (26th overall), Toronto's second-round pick in 2009 (37th overall), and a third and fourth-round pick both in 2009 (62nd and 92nd overall) to Columbus in exchange for a third-round pick in 2009 (77th overall) and this pick. The Columbus Blue Jackets' first-round pick went to the Minnesota Wild as the result of a trade on Jthat sent Minnesota's first-round pick (12th overall) to the New York Islanders in exchange for Columbus' third-round pick in 2009 (77th overall), a seventh-round pick in 2009 (182nd overall) and this pick.The Minnesota Wild's first-round pick went to the New York Islanders as the result of a trade on Jthat sent Columbus' first and third-round picks both in 2009 (16th and 77th overall) and a seventh-round pick in 2009 (182nd overall) to Minnesota in exchange for this pick.Phillips Academy (United States High School-Massachusetts)Ĭolumbus Blue Jackets (from Philadelphia via Anaheim) 4Īnaheim Ducks (from San Jose via Tampa Bay, Ottawa, New York Islanders, and Columbus) 6

Minnesota Wild (from Columbus via NY Islanders) 2Įden Prairie High School ( US High School-Minnesota) Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson was selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.

Evander Kane was selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers. Victor Hedman was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning. John Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders. Top prospects Source: NHL Central Scouting Bureau Final Rankings. Seven Swedes were selected in the first round, an all-time record for the country. The Tampa Bay Lightning used the second pick to draft defenceman Victor Hedman from Modo Hockey of the SEL, and the Colorado Avalanche drafted Matt Duchene of the Brampton Battalion with the third overall pick. The New York Islanders used the first overall pick to select center John Tavares from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

The New York Islanders, who finished last overall in the 2008–09 NHL season, retained the first overall selection following that year's NHL Draft lottery. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or European leagues. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens' centennial celebrations. It was held on June 26–27, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft.

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