query: who was drafted first overall in 1999 nhl

pos: 1999 NHL Entry Draft Pavel Brendl. Vancouver and Atlanta then worked out a deal whereby Atlanta, who held the second overall selection, promised to select Patrik Stefan with the first overall pick, leaving both Sedins available to Vancouver at 2nd and 3rd. 1999 NHL Entry Draft The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston. According to "Sports Illustrated" and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. The overall impact in the NHL of players selected has

pos: 1999 NHL Entry Draft Pavel Brendl. Vancouver and Atlanta then worked out a deal whereby Atlanta, who held the second overall selection, promised to select Patrik Stefan with the first overall pick, leaving both Sedins available to Vancouver at 2nd and 3rd. 1999 NHL Entry Draft The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the FleetCenter in Boston. According to "Sports Illustrated" and other sports news agencies, at the time the 1999 draft was considered one of the deepest in talent in years, headed by Patrik Stefan and the Sedin twins. The overall impact in the NHL of players selected has

neg: Vancouver Canucks Tallon, a defenceman from the Toronto Marlboros with their first pick, second overall in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. In 1978, they drafted Stan Smyl from the New Westminster Bruins. Ten years later, the Canucks also drafted Trevor Linden from the Medicine Hat Tigers in 1988. The Canucks have had 13 top-five draft picks in franchise history, but have never had the first overall pick. The Canucks are one of the two franchises in the NHL to have drafted two twin brothers in the same year. They drafted Daniel Sedin second overall and Henrik Sedin third overall in 1999. Two

neg: Timo Helbling Timo Helbling Timo Helbling (born July 21, 1981) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the National League (NL). He previously played for HC Davos, EHC Kloten, HC Lugano, HC Fribourg-Gottéron, SC Bern, EV Zug, Oulun Karpat of the Finish Liiga, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Helbling was originally drafted 162nd overall by the Nashville Predators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Helbling was drafted in the 6th round, 162nd overall by the Nashville Predators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. In

neg: Michael Nylander 2003), and Daniella (born 2006). William was drafted in 2014 by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 8th overall pick, while Alexander was also drafted 8th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Michael has brothers, Peter and Thommy. Michael Nylander Michael Nylander (born 3 October 1972) is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey centre. Nylander was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the third round (59th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In the NHL, he has played for the Hartford Whalers (1992–1994), Calgary Flames (1994–98), Tampa Bay Lightning (1999), Chicago Blackhawks (1999–2002), Washington

neg: Niclas Hävelid AIK, a team based in Stockholm. He continued with AIK until the 1998–99 season when he went to the Malmö Redhawks. Hävelid was drafted 83rd overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft at age 28 (most players are drafted at age 18). In 1999, he played in his first North American season, notching nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 50 games with Anaheim, making his NHL debut at Dallas on October 2, 1999. A month later, he recorded his first goal, assist and multiple-point game in the NHL in one night against the

neg: David Tanabe Division 1 Hockey for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin. Tanabe was drafted 16th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft becoming the first graduate of the National Team Development Program to be drafted in the first round. During his first NHL game on October 11, 1999, Tanabe scored his first goal during a power play against the Calgary Flames. On August 5, 2006 the Boston Bruins decided to "walk-away" from a contract of $1.275 million that was awarded to Tanabe by an arbitrator on August 3, 2006. Under NHL rules Tanabe became an immediate unrestricted free

neg: Ryan Malone Ryan Malone Ryan Gregory Malone (born December 1, 1979) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. In 2003, he became the first Pittsburgh-born and trained player to suit up for the Penguins in an NHL game. Malone was drafted in the fourth round, 115th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Malone was drafted shortly after

neg: Victor Hedman June 2009. Going into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Hedman was listed as the second-ranked player and top European player. He was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd to John Tavares who was 1st overall and was drafted by the New York Islanders. Hedman has drawn comparisons to Chris Pronger, who is also 6'6" and around 220 as well and was also drafted second overall. Hedman made his NHL debut for the Lightning on 3 October 2009, against the Atlanta Thrashers. He registered his first point, an assist, on a Martin St. Louis goal. His first NHL

neg: Jason Jaspers Jason Jaspers Jason Matthew Jaspers (born April 8, 1981) is a professional ice hockey centre who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Jaspers was drafted 71st overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He was drafted from the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League. Jaspers made his professional debut in the 2001–02 season with the Coyotes affiliate the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. Jaspers made his NHL debut in the same season, after he received his first NHL call-up

neg: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Joseph was drafted 23rd overall at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes. On December 4, 2017, he signed a three-year entry level contract with the Coyotes. Joseph was born in Laval, Quebec, but grew up in Chambly, Quebec. His brother Mathieu was drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Pierre-Olivier Joseph Pierre-Olivier Joseph (born July 1, 1999) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player who currently serves as alternate captain of the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by

neg: Michael Zigomanis Michael Zigomanis Michael Zigomanis (born January 17, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Zigomanis was drafted twice. In the 1999 NHL Entry Draft he was selected 64th overall by the Buffalo Sabres, but was not signed. He re-entered for the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes 46th overall. Zigomanis was born in North York, Ontario, but grew up in Markham, Ontario. He was born to Macedonian parents who emigrated to Canada from the Kastoria, Greece. Zigomanis attended Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, graduating in 2000. Zigomanis was originally drafted in

neg: Steve Eminger Steve Eminger Steve Eminger (born October 31, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by the Washington Capitals at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut the next season, but after 17 games in Washington he was sent back down to Kitchener. Kitchener was strengthened by Eminger's return, and they won the Memorial Cup.

neg: Evan Bouchard Knights on November 2, 2018. Evan Bouchard Evan Bouchard (born October 20, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect with the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft class, Bouchard was selected 10th overall by the Oilers. Bouchard was drafted in the first round, 17th overall, in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection by the London Knights. Bouchard was named captain of the Knights for the 2017–18 OHL season. At the conclusion of the year, Bouchard was

neg: Evan Bouchard Evan Bouchard Evan Bouchard (born October 20, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect with the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft class, Bouchard was selected 10th overall by the Oilers. Bouchard was drafted in the first round, 17th overall, in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection by the London Knights. Bouchard was named captain of the Knights for the 2017–18 OHL season. At the conclusion of the year, Bouchard was named a finalist for the

neg: Shane Willis Shane Willis Shane Willis (born June 13, 1977) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. Willis was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but grew up in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Willis was originally drafted by Tampa Bay 56th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, but unable to come to terms, he re-entered the draft and was selected 88th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Willis was drafted from the Western Hockey League where he played for the Prince Albert Raiders and Lethbridge Hurricanes. In 1999, his first full professional season, Willis won the Dudley

neg: Steve Eminger was announced to have accepted a position as a professional scout for the New York Rangers. Eminger is married to Lindsay Eminger. Steve Eminger Steve Eminger (born October 31, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by the Washington Capitals at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut the next season, but after 17

neg: Maxime Ouellet Maxime Ouellet Maxime Ouellet (born June 17, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks. Ouellet was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round, 22nd overall at the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He later was traded with a first, second, and third round draft choice in 2002 NHL Entry Draft to the Washington Capitals for Adam Oates. He holds several records for the former AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, the Portland Pirates. On December 2, 2005, the Washington Capitals

neg: Doug Wickenheiser emblem was worn by all NHL players in the 1999 All-Star Game, and was also sold to the public for a small donation and became a popular trend among youth hockey players in St. Louis. One of the two high school state championships played at Enterprise Center is named after him. (The Wickenheiser Cup). (www.midstateshockey.org) Doug Wickenheiser Douglas Peter Wickenheiser (March 30, 1961 – January 12, 1999) was a Canadian ice hockey player, who was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. A superstar in Major Junior hockey

neg: Rob Zepp three years running as a part of the goaltending duo in OHL with the lowest goals against average (GAA). In his first season with the Whalers, Zepp was also awarded the Bobby Smith Trophy as the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence and the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Award. Zepp was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the fourth round, 99th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He never signed a contract with the Thrashers and was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in round 4, 110th overall

neg: Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey) play hockey. After playing two years in the Western Hockey League, Alexeyev was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. On 24 September 2018, Alexeyev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals. Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey) Alexander Alexeyev (born 15 November 1999) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL) while under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Alexeyev was drafted in the

neg: Mikhail Donika Mikhail Donika Mikhail Donika (born May 15, 1979) is a Russian ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the 9th round, 272nd overall by the Dallas Stars in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Donika never came to North America to play professional hockey, spending his entire career in Russia, playing for Yaroslavl Torpedo, Moscow Dynamo, Moscow Spartak, and Lada Togliatti. Donika played professional hockey in Russia for Yaroslavl Torpedo starting in 1997. He was not drafted by a National Hockey League (NHL) team in his first year of eligibility, but in 1999, he was selected by the Dallas Stars in

neg: Jordan Krestanovich Jordan Krestanovich Jordan Krestanovich (born June 14, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is the former player-head coach for the Braehead Clan in the British Elite Ice Hockey League. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Colorado Avalanche. Krestanovich was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round, 152nd overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Jordan played junior hockey with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League, winning the President's Cup in 1999, prior to being drafted. He turned pro in 2001, spending several years with the Avalanche's American Hockey League

neg: Mathieu Biron Mathieu Biron Mathieu Biron (born April 29, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played over 250 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). After retiring as a hockey player, he became a firefighter. He was drafted by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Los Angeles Kings in the first round (twenty-first overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. New York Islanders traded Žigmund Pálffy, Bryan Smolinski, Marcel Cousineau and 4th round selection (previously acquired from the New Jersey Devils - Daniel Johansson) in 1999 to the Los Angeles Kings for Olli Jokinen, Josh Green, Mathieu Biron and

neg: Fedor Fedorov (ice hockey) Fedor Fedorov (ice hockey) Fyodor Viktorovich Fyodorov (Russian: Фёдор Викторович Фёдоров; born June 11, 1981) is a Russian former professional ice hockey forward who last played for Lada Togliatti of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers. His older brother, former NHL superstar Sergei Fedorov, is the general manager of CSKA Moscow. Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth round, 182nd overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, he re-entered the NHL draft in 2001 and was drafted by the Vancouver

neg: Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey) Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey) Alexander Alexeyev (born 15 November 1999) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL) while under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Alexeyev was drafted in the first round, third overall, by the Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the 2016 Kontinental Hockey League draft. He was later selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft and chose to move to North America to

neg: Mike Modano Mike Modano Michael Thomas Modano Jr. (; born June 7, 1970) is an American retired professional ice hockey player, who played primarily for the Minnesota/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL who played for the North Stars when the team was in Minnesota. Modano was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1988, and after the team moved to Texas he helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999. Modano played his final NHL season with his hometown

neg: Kyle Wanvig Kyle Wanvig Kyle Wanvig (born January 29, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota Wild and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. While with the Wild affiliate, the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League, in 2002-2003, Kyle Wanvig scored three game winning goals in the first series of the playoffs, against the

neg: Craig MacDonald (ice hockey, born 1977) Craig MacDonald (ice hockey, born 1977) James Craig MacDonald (born April 7, 1977) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played parts of eight seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). MacDonald, who has played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks, was drafted in the 4th round (88th overall) in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers. His rights were transferred to Carolina when the franchise moved there in 1997. With Carolina, he played his first NHL game on January 7, 1999, against the Pittsburgh

neg: Jason Ward NHL shot, all three milestones coming at Madison Square Garden against the Mike Richter and the New York Rangers on December 3, 1999 Jason Ward Jason Robert Ward (born January 16, 1979) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He has formerly played 336 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Tampa Bay Lightning. He was drafted by the Canadiens in the first round, 11th overall, of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Ward was born in Chapleau, Ontario, but grew up in Oshawa, Ontario. Ward was drafted

neg: 2014 NHL Entry Draft Additionally, un-drafted, non-North American players born in 1993 are eligible for the draft; and those players who were drafted in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but not signed by an NHL team and who were born after June 30, 1994, are also eligible to re-enter the draft. Since the 2012–13 season, all 14 teams not qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs have a "weighted" chance at winning the first overall selection. The Florida Panthers won the 2014 draft lottery that took place on April 15, 2014, thus moving them from the second-overall pick to the first-overall pick. The order of

neg: Michael Ryan (ice hockey) Michael Ryan (ice hockey) Michael Ryan (born May 16, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach of the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL. Ryan was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round (32nd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round, 32nd overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan's rights were traded by the Stars to Buffalo, along with a draft pick, on March 10, 2003, in exchange for Stu Barnes. After

neg: Michael Ryan (ice hockey) League, affiliate to the Florida Panthers. Michael Ryan (ice hockey) Michael Ryan (born May 16, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach of the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL. Ryan was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round (32nd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round, 32nd overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan's rights were traded by the Stars to Buffalo, along with a draft pick, on March 10, 2003,

neg: Kyle Brodziak Oilers. Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak (born May 25, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft. Brodziak was drafted 14th overall in the 1999 WHL Bantam Draft by the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL where he spent his entire junior career . He debuted as a 15-year-old in the final two games of the 1999–2000 season, and won a full-time

neg: Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak (born May 25, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft. Brodziak was drafted 14th overall in the 1999 WHL Bantam Draft by the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL where he spent his entire junior career . He debuted as a 15-year-old in the final two games of the 1999–2000 season, and won a full-time spot

neg: Patrik Štefan Patrik Štefan Patrik Štefan (born 16 September 1980) is a Czech retired professional ice hockey player who was drafted 1st overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. At the NHL level, Štefan is regarded by most as one of the biggest draft busts in league history. Prior to being drafted by the Thrashers, Štefan played for Sparta Praha in the Czech Republic, and the Long Beach Ice Dogs of the IHL. Štefan played six seasons for the Atlanta Thrashers scoring 177 points. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Štefan played for Ilves Tampere in the SM-liiga. In

neg: Brad Ference Brad Ference Bradley W. Ference (born April 2, 1979) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 250 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Calgary, Alberta, Ference played junior hockey with the Spokane Chiefs, and Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. Ference was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. Before ever playing a game for the Canucks, Ference was traded on January 17, 1999 along with Pavel Bure, Bret Hedican and third-round selection in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft to the Florida Panthers

neg: Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata (born 13 June 1981) is a Czech former professional ice hockey right winger. He had a 16-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vrbata was originally drafted in 1999 by the Colorado Avalanche, with whom he has also played, along with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers during his NHL career. Vrbata was drafted in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He won the 2001 World Junior Championship and the 2005 IIHF World Championship with the Czech

neg: Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski (born 28 July 1986) is a Finnish professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for HC TPS of the Liiga. Korpikoski has previously played in the NHL for the Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Rangers, the organization that drafted him in the first round, 19th overall, at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Korpikoski was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He originally played for TPS' junior team in the SM-liiga before moving up to

neg: Jordan Staal Golden Gophers. He went on to be drafted second overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, behind Johnson, who was selected by the St. Louis Blues. Jordan became the third among the four Staal brothers to be drafted into the NHL after his older brothers Marc and Eric, who was also selected second overall. Staal was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Penguins on October 2, 2006, and made the immediate jump from junior to the NHL in 2006–07 at the age of 18. He scored his first NHL goal on October 12, a shorthanded breakaway marker against New York

neg: Ryan Merkley (ice hockey) Ryan Merkley (ice hockey) Ryan Merkley (born August 14, 2000) is a Canadian junior ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Merkley was drafted in the first round, 21st overall, by the Sharks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Merkley was drafted first overall by the Guelph Storm in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection. On June 22, 2018, he was selected with the 21st pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.

neg: Brian Lawton his high school, Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to consecutive championships, Brian Lawton was the first-overall draft pick by the North Stars in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Lawton is noted for being the first US-born hockey player drafted first-overall in the NHL draft. He was also the first and, as of 2017, the only US high school hockey player to be drafted first-overall. Lawton was ranked by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as the top prospect for the 1983 Entry Draft. His NHL career included 266 career points in 483 games. Lawton played his first couple

neg: Youngstown Phantoms drafted into the NHL. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (2009–11) was drafted in the 2nd round, 34th overall pick, by the New York Islanders in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Goalie Matthew Mahalak (2009–10) was drafted in the 6th round, 163rd overall pick, by the Carolina Hurricanes also in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Forward Nathan Walker (2012–13) was drafted in the 3rd round, 89th overall pick, by the Washington Capitals in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Forward Maxim Letunov (2013–15) was drafted in the 2nd round, 52nd overall pick, by the St. Louis Blues also in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

neg: Mike Commodore Mike Commodore Michael W. Commodore (born November 7, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Commodore played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). In 2006, he won the Stanley Cup as part of the Carolina Hurricanes. Commodore was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round (42nd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Commodore played his collegiate years at the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux, playing three years and winning the NCAA Championship in 2000. He was drafted 42nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

neg: Tanner Pearson Tanner Pearson Tanner Pearson (born August 10, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pearson was drafted 30th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. Pearson played major junior hockey with the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League before on August 3, 2012, Pearson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings, who had drafted him in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. In 2013, the Kings recalled Pearson after completion of his first professional season

neg: Michael Nylander Michael Nylander Michael Nylander (born 3 October 1972) is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey centre. Nylander was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the third round (59th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In the NHL, he has played for the Hartford Whalers (1992–1994), Calgary Flames (1994–98), Tampa Bay Lightning (1999), Chicago Blackhawks (1999–2002), Washington Capitals (2002–2003), and Boston Bruins (2004), New York Rangers (2005–2007), and Washington Capitals (2007–2009). Nylander scored his first career NHL goal on 27 November 1992 in his 16th game at the famed Boston Garden in a 5-4 Whalers loss. Rejean Lemelin was the

neg: Warren Rychel retired from the NHL in 1999. Rychel was the general manager of the Windsor Spitfires teams that won the 2009 Memorial Cup, 2010 Memorial Cup, and the 2017 Memorial Cup championships. As of 2017, Rychel became one of only three general managers to assemble three Memorial Cup winning teams; the others are Matt Leyden of the Oshawa Generals, and Bob Brown of the Kamloops Blazers. Rychel's son, Kerby, is a top rated hockey prospect who was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets 19th overall in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Kerby was traded to the Toronto

neg: Barrett Heisten at Victoria, but was removed after symptoms resulting from the concussion surfaced again. After missing 15 consecutive games, Barrett announced retirement on January 18, in consideration of his long-term health. Barrett Heisten William Barrett Heisten (born March 19, 1980 in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Heisten played high school hockey at Dimond High School in Anchorage. He played college hockey at the University of Maine. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round with 20th overall pick in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Having

neg: Greg Zanon Greg Zanon Gregory M. Zanon (born June 5, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman who played almost 500 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Greg Zanon was drafted in the fifth round, 156th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He played four seasons, from 1999 to 2003, for the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the CCHA and was named to the CCHA First All-Star Team in 2001. Unsigned from the Senators Zanon played three seasons for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Nashville Predators.

neg: Ján Lašák Ján Lašák Ján Lašák (born April 10, 1979) is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Bílí Tygři Liberec of the Czech Extraliga. Lašák was drafted by the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2nd round (65th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft and spent the following four seasons in North America before returning to Europe in 2003. After Lašák was drafted by the Predators, he moved to North America and spent his first professional season with the Hampton Roads Admirals of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). He had a stellar debut,

neg: Mattias Weinhandl Mattias Weinhandl Mattias John Erich Weinhandl (born June 1, 1980) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey right winger who last played for Linköpings HC of the Swedish Elitserien. Weinhandl was drafted 78th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He played 182 career NHL games for the Islanders and the Minnesota Wild, scoring 19 goals and 37 assists for 56 points. He overcame a serious eye injury in 1999 to make the Islanders squad two seasons later. On November 13, 1999, the 19-year-old Weinhandl was playing for Team Sweden in a game against the

neg: Joel Quenneville February 18, that the problem had been a small ulcer caused by aspirin, a drug known to have the potential for gastrointestinal side effects. He finally returned to take the Blackhawks practice on February 23, having been released from the hospital on February 19. Quenneville is a second cousin of Peter Quenneville, who was drafted 195th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, John Quenneville, who was drafted 30th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and David, who was drafted 200th overall by the New York Islanders in the

neg: Sergei Samsonov Sergei Samsonov Sergei Viktorovich Samsonov (, "Sergej Viktorovič Samsonov"; born October 27, 1978) is a former Russian professional ice hockey forward who is now a scout for the Carolina Hurricanes. Samsonov was drafted by the Boston Bruins eighth overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Boston drafted Joe Thornton first overall in the same draft. In his rookie year, Samsonov won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's best rookie after scoring 22 goals and a total of 47 points. In the 2000–01 season, he played in his only NHL All-Star Game in Denver. Before playing in the NHL, Samsonov

neg: Barrett Heisten Barrett Heisten William Barrett Heisten (born March 19, 1980 in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Heisten played high school hockey at Dimond High School in Anchorage. He played college hockey at the University of Maine. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round with 20th overall pick in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Having not been signed by the Sabres, the New York Rangers signed him as a free agent in 2001. He played just ten games with the Rangers before being traded to

neg: Jani Rita Jani Rita Jani Markus Rita (born July 25, 1981 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger who last played with Jokerit of the Russian KHL, for whom he played most of his career. Despite limited NHL experience, Rita has played extensively in the American Hockey League and in the SM-liiga in his native Finland. Rita started his hockeycareer in a youth team of EKS (Espoon Kiekkoseura). He played his first seasons of pro hockey for Jokerit, Helsinki, and was drafted 13th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. Rita played for HPK

neg: Ryan Malone while awaiting a trial date to be set. Ryan Malone Ryan Gregory Malone (born December 1, 1979) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. In 2003, he became the first Pittsburgh-born and trained player to suit up for the Penguins in an NHL game. Malone was drafted in the fourth round, 115th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1999

neg: Nicolas Aubé-Kubel Nicolas Aubé-Kubel Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (born May 10, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays under contract for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Flyers in the second round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Aubé-Kubel was drafted in the first round, 7th overall, by the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the 2012 QMJHL Entry Draft. On October 2, 2014, Aubé-Kubel agreed to an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers who had drafted him in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. On April 4, 2016, Aubé-Kubel was assigned by the Flyers

neg: Rickard Rakell Rickard Rakell Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell (born 5 May 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Ducks. Rakell was drafted 41st overall by the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL 2010 Import Draft. Rakell was drafted 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three year entry level contract with the Ducks on 3 July 2012. Rakell played his first NHL game following the 2012–13 NHL

neg: Gabriel Vilardi Gabriel Vilardi Gabriel "Gabe" Vilardi (born August 16, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre player currently playing with the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted eleventh overall by the Kings in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Vilardi played his Minor Midget season at Canadian International Hockey Academy, where he was exposed to elite training on and off the ice each day with professional coaches. Vilardi was drafted in the 1st round, 2nd overall, in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection

neg: Jacob Bernard-Docker 2017–18 season, and was also awarded the W.G. (Bill) Scott Memorial Trophy as the leagues most outstanding defenceman. Leading up to the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker was placed 33rd overall for North American skaters in the final NHL Central Scouting Bureau rankings. He was eventually drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Ottawa Senators, making him the highest drafted Okotoks Oilers player in team history. Despite being drafted, Bernard-Docker stayed committed to the University of North Dakota. Bernard-Docker is the eldest of two siblings who both play hockey at Edge School. Jacob Bernard-Docker Jacob Bernard-Docker (born June

neg: Denis Shvidki 2013. He was released by the club before appearing with the Falken's and completed his professional career in the lower Russian league. In mid 2015, Shvidki joined the Florida Jr. Panthers hockey club and is still coaching under that organization as of end of the 2016-2017 season. Denis Shvidki Denis Aleksandrovich Shvidki (born November 21, 1980) is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey right wing who played 76 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Florida Panthers. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Panthers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. After playing two seasons

neg: Owen Tippett Owen Tippett Owen Tippett (born February 16, 1999) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League as a prospect for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted with the tenth overall pick by the Panthers at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Considered by scouts as the best pure natural goal scorer at his age group, Tippett was drafted in the 1st round, 4th overall, in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection by the Mississauga Steelheads. Tippett scored 15 goals and 5 assists in 48 games

neg: Niko Dimitrakos led the team in points, with 20 goals and 31 assists in 43 games. While still a UMaine Black Bear, he was drafted by the San Jose Sharks, in the 5th round (155th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Dimitrakos received his first NHL action toward the end of the 2002–03 NHL season. Sometimes playing on the same line as NHL star Teemu Selänne, he was credited with 6 goals and 7 assists in 21 games as a rookie. The following year, he logged 9 goals and 15 assists in 68 games. Despite his modest regular season statistics, he

neg: Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen (born November 16, 1983) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He previously played for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected second overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, becoming the highest-drafted European goaltender, as well as being tied with Patrik Laine and Alexander Barkov for the highest-drafted Finnish player in NHL history. Lehtonen was drafted second overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers after an outstanding 2001–02 season in the Finnish SM-liiga. Lehtonen was

neg: Andrej Meszároš Andrej Meszároš Andrej Meszároš (; born 13 October 1985) is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of Slovan Bratislava. He previously played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators, the latter of which drafted him in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 23rd overall. Meszároš began playing for Dukla Trenčín in the Slovak Extraliga as a 17-year-old in the 2002–03 season. After two seasons with Trenčín, he was drafted 23rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. The

neg: Taylor Leier Taylor Leier Taylor Leier (born February 15, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the fourth round, 117th overall, at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Leier began his major junior hockey career in the Western Hockey League with the Portland Winterhawks who drafted him 24th overall in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft. While playing with the Winterhawks, Leier was drafted 117th overall by the Philadelphia

neg: Dmitri Afanasenkov Dmitri Afanasenkov Dmitri Anatolyevich Afanasenkov (; born May 12, 1980) is a Russian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers. Afanasenkov began his North American ice hockey career after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft in the third round, 72nd overall. He started playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Moncton Wildcats in his first season, and then for the Sherbrooke Castors in the 1999–2000 and 2000–01 seasons. Following the 2000–01 season, he was

neg: Denis Shvidki Denis Shvidki Denis Aleksandrovich Shvidki (born November 21, 1980) is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey right wing who played 76 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Florida Panthers. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Panthers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. After playing two seasons with the Russian Superleague's Torpedo Yaroslavl, Shvidki made his North American debut with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League in the 1998–99 season. After two seasons with the Colts, he joined the Panthers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Louisville Panthers, in the 2000–01 season. He

neg: Tommy Westlund Tommy Westlund Kjell Tommy Westlund (born December 29, 1974 in Fors, Sweden) is a former professional ice hockey right winger who played four seasons in the National Hockey League from 1999 to 2003 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Westlund began his career in Sweden's third tier league with Avesta BK. Impressive performances earned him a contract with Brynäs IF of the Elitserien. Westlund was drafted 93rd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. After spending a season in the American Hockey League with the Beast of New Haven, he made his NHL debut in 1999. He played

neg: Kevin Grimes (ice hockey) Kevin Grimes (ice hockey) Kevin Grimes (born August 19, 1979 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Kevin Grimes played his junior hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL from 1996–1999, appearing in 175 games, recording 67 points (8G-59A). In 18 post-season games, Grimes had 6 points (2G-4A). He was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, 26th overall. Despite being a first round selection, he would never play a game in the NHL. Grimes played the 1999–2000 season with the Pee Dee Pride of the ECHL,

neg: Adam Mair Adam Mair Adam Mair (born February 15, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres and the New Jersey Devils. He is currently a player development coach for the Buffalo Sabres. Mair was drafted 84th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the Maple Leafs for five games in the 1999 Stanley Cup Playoffs, recording a goal and 14 penalty minutes. However, he spent the majority of the 1999–2000 season in the AHL with

neg: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Pierre-Olivier Joseph Pierre-Olivier Joseph (born July 1, 1999) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player who currently serves as alternate captain of the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Joseph was drafted 78th overall in the 2015 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Charlottetown Islanders. He was named an alternate captain for the 2016–17 season. At the end of the season he was named the Islanders finalist for the Marcel Robert Trophy. The following season he was named captain of the Islanders.

neg: Robert Thomas (ice hockey) Robert Thomas (ice hockey) Robert Thomas (born July 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 20th overall by the Blues in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to joining the Ontario Hockey League, Thomas recorded 45 points in 34 games for the York Simcoe Express of the Eastern AAA Minor Midget Hockey League during its 2014–15 season. Thomas was selected by the London Knights of the OHL in the second round (26th overall) in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection. Following his

neg: Peter Smrek Peter Smrek Peter Smrek (born 16 February 1979 in Martin, Czechoslovakia) is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Severstal Cherepovets of the Kontinental Hockey League. Smrek played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL during the 1998-99 season and helped them win the 1999 Clark Cup Championship. Smrek was drafted 85th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, and made his NHL debut on February 10th, 2001 vs. the Colorado Avalanche but only managed to play 6 games with the Blues, spending most of his time with the Blues' American

neg: Kyle Wanvig the DEL. During the 2011–12 season, while contracted to EC VSV, Wanvig announced his retirement after 16 games when he suffered an injury on December 11, 2011. Kyle Wanvig Kyle Wanvig (born January 29, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota Wild and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. While with the Wild

neg: Chris Thorburn the NOJHL, Thorburn was selected in the first round (6th overall) as an underage by the North Bay Centennials in the 1999 OHL Priority Selection. He was drafted 50th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. On October 3, 2006, Thorburn was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins. After one season with the Penguins, Thorburn was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers for a third-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Enjoying a career year during the 2010–11 season and in his fourth year with the Thrashers, Thorburn was signed to a three-year contract extension

neg: Kristián Kudroč Kristián Kudroč Kristián Kudroč (born May 21, 1981) is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman, who is currently an unrestricted free agent who last played for the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Kudroč was drafted by the New York Islanders as their first-round pick, 28th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He is a large, physical defenceman with an impressive slapshot. He played in North America from 1999 to 2005, and represented SaiPa in the Finnish SM-liiga in the 2005–06 season, where "SaiPafanit" (the SaiPa fan club) elected Kudroč Player of the Year. Kudroc suffered

neg: Daultan Leveille Daultan Leveille Daultan Michael Leveille (born August 10, 1990) is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently under contract with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. He was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the first round, 29th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first player in NHL history to be drafted out of a Jr. B level league in the first round. Leveille was born in St. Catharines, Ontario. After playing 'AAA' hockey for the St. Catharines Minor Hockey Association all his childhood, Leveille was drafted by the Ottawa 67's in the ninth round of

neg: Robby Fabbri Robby Fabbri Robert "Robby" Fabbri (born January 22, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Fabbri was selected by the Blues in the first round (21st overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Fabbri was drafted by the Guelph Storm in the first round (6th overall) of the 2012 OHL Priority Selection. In his draft year, he was chosen to compete at the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Fabbri was ranked 21st for North American skaters in the NHL Central Scouting Services' (CSS) final

neg: Jeff Chychrun NHL career. His name was engraved on the Stanley Cup in 1992 as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His son Jakob was drafted 16th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Jeff Chychrun Jeff Chychrun (born May 3, 1966) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. Born in LaSalle, Quebec, Chychrun was drafted 37th overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He made his NHL debut in the

neg: Matt Zultek From 2009 to 2011 he played for the Mississippi Surge (SPHL). Zultek scored the 1999 Memorial Cup winning goal for the Ottawa 67's against the Calgary Hitmen. Matt Zultek Matt Zultek (born March 12, 1979) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. The Kings had acquired this selection from the St. Louis Blues as part of the 1996 Wayne Gretzky trade. The Kings were unable to sign him to a contract, and he was redrafted in 1999 by the Boston

neg: Michael Leighton Hockey League before being drafted by the Windsor Spitfires in the 3rd round (56th overall) in the 1998 OHL Priority Selection. Leighton began impressing scouts while playing for the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League. Following his rookie season, he was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the sixth round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft with the 165th overall pick. He played two more seasons in the OHL before signing an entry-level contract with the Blackhawks prior to the 2001–02 AHL season. He played two seasons in the AHL for the Norfolk Admirals before making his NHL debut

neg: Mats Sundin inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017 Sundin was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Sundin was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques with the first overall pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first European-born player drafted first overall in NHL history. At the time, Sundin was playing in the Swedish second-tier Allsvenskan for Nacka HK. He played the following season in Sweden's Elitserien for Djurgårdens IF, helping the club to the Le Mat Trophy as league champions. Sundin made his NHL debut with Quebec during the 1990–91 season, finishing

neg: Derek King Derek King Derek King (born February 11, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who is currently the interim head coach for the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. King played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 until 1999–2000. King was drafted 13th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He played 830 career NHL games, scoring 261 goals and 351 assists for 612 points. He was a three-time 30-goal scorer, including one 40-goal season. He scored the last Maple Leafs goal in Maple Leaf Gardens in 1999.

neg: Adam Burt Adam Burt Adam Lee Burt (born January 15, 1969) is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Burt played four seasons for the Ontario Hockey League's North Bay Centennials before joining the Whalers organization. He made his NHL debut for Hartford in the 1988–89 season, and he remained with the franchise through its transformation into the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. Burt parted ways with the Hurricanes on March 6, 1999, when he was traded

neg: Kirill Safronov the 2004–05 NHL lockout and has played there since. Kirill Safronov Kirill Alekseevich Safronov (; born 26 February 1981) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Amur Khabarovsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Safronov was selected in the first round, 19th overall, by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Drafted from the Russian Superleague's SKA Saint Petersburg, Safronov made his North American debut with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in the 1999–2000 season. After one season with the Remparts, he joined the Coyotes' American Hockey League (AHL)

neg: Yuri Butsayev for more than a month, but was allowed to leave the country after receiving his sentence. Yuri Butsayev Yuri Gennadievich Butsayev (born October 11, 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey winger. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings and the Atlanta Thrashers. He was drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Red Wings in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Yuri is the brother of the former NHL player Viacheslav Butsayev. Drafted from HC Lada Togliatti, Butsayev made his National Hockey League debut with the Red Wings during the 1999–2000 season,

neg: Nick Ritchie Nick Ritchie Nicholas Ritchie (born December 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing with the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ritchie was selected by the Ducks in the first round, tenth overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. His older brother, Brett Ritchie, was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Ritchie was a top rated prospect who was ranked seventh on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau final list of 2014 NHL Draft eligible North American skaters. Ritchie was selected tenth overall by the Anaheim Ducks. On August 2,

neg: Anton Šťastný Šťastný was originally drafted 198th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, but the selection was ruled invalid after it was determined Šťastný was too young to be drafted. He re-entered and was drafted 83rd overall by the Nordiques in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. He played 650 career NHL games, scoring 252 goals and 384 assists for 636 points and scored at least 25 goals in eight consecutive seasons. He played his first nine seasons alongside his brother Peter, four of which were also played alongside Marian. They were the third trio of brothers to

neg: Mathias Tjärnqvist Mathias Tjärnqvist Mathias Erik Tjärnqvist (born April 15, 1979 in Umeå, Sweden) is a former professional ice hockey forward. His older brother, Daniel Tjärnqvist, was a defenceman for Djurgårdens IF. Tjärnqvist was drafted by the Dallas Stars with the 96th overall, third round pick in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Tjärnqvist played with HV 71 in the Elitserien along with fellow NHL'ers Manny Malhotra, Jonathan Cheechoo, and Bryan McCabe. On February 12, 2007, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes, along with a first round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, for Ladislav Nagy.

neg: Douglas Murray (ice hockey) Douglas Murray (ice hockey) Douglas Thomas Lars Murray (born March 12, 1980), also known under the nickname "Crankshaft", is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the 8th round, 241st overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. On March 13, 2015, Murray joined the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL) on a tryout basis. From 1999–2000 to 2002–03, he played for Cornell University. While at Cornell, he served as captain his senior year and was twice named a first team All-American. He was nominated to the Hobey Baker Memorial

neg: Ian White (ice hockey) Ian White (ice hockey) Ian White (born June 4, 1984) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played over 500 games in the National Hockey League. In a career spanning parts of nine seasons, White suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings. White was originally selected in the sixth round, 191st overall in the 2002 NHL Draft. White was drafted by the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the fifth round, 89th overall, in the 1999 WHL Bantam Draft. His first season with

neg: Tim Jackman all-conference honors in 1998–99 and 1999–2000, and also earning all-state honors in the latter season. He then attended Minnesota State University, Mankato for two seasons between 2000 and 2002. A second-round selection of the Columbus Blue Jackets, 38th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Jackman became the first player from MSU-Mankato to be drafted by an NHL team. Jackman chose to forgo his final two years of college eligibility, signing a contract with the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2002, and went on to become the school's first alumnus to play in the NHL. Jackman was assigned to

neg: Tim Connolly Tim Connolly Timothy L. Connolly (born May 7, 1981) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Connolly played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for two seasons, beginning in 1997–98. After recording 68 points in 46 games in his second OHL season, he was drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. On June 24, 2001, at the NHL Entry Draft, Connolly and Taylor Pyatt were traded by

neg: Colten Teubert Colten Teubert Colten Teubert (born March 8, 1990) is a Canadian-German former professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to turning pro, he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Regina Pats, who drafted him first overall in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft. Teubert was the first overall selection in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft by the Regina Pats. Teubert made his debut for

neg: Brett Lysak Brett Lysak Brett Lysak (born December 30, 1980 in St. Albert, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently an Unrestricted Free Agent. He most recently played for the Kalamazoo Wings in the ECHL. Lysak was drafted 49th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he played two regular season games during the 2002–03 NHL season. He also spent three seasons with the Lowell Lock Monsters of the American Hockey League and had a short spell in the East Coast Hockey League with the Florida Everblades. During the NHL lockout, he

neg: Yuri Butsayev Yuri Butsayev Yuri Gennadievich Butsayev (born October 11, 1978) is a Russian former professional ice hockey winger. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings and the Atlanta Thrashers. He was drafted in the second round, 49th overall, by the Red Wings in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Yuri is the brother of the former NHL player Viacheslav Butsayev. Drafted from HC Lada Togliatti, Butsayev made his National Hockey League debut with the Red Wings during the 1999–2000 season, appearing in 57 games and scoring five goals. After spending parts of the next two seasons

neg: František Kaberle well. František Kaberle František "Frank" Kaberle () (born November 8, 1973) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman. His playing career extended over 20 seasons, most notably in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, and the Carolina Hurricanes. Kaberle was drafted 76th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Kings. During the 1999-2000 season, he was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers for whom he would score his first career NHL goal on April 8, 2000 against Artūrs Irbe and the Carolina Hurricanes in a 4-3 Thrashers loss. Coincidentally, after the 2004-05 lockout,

neg: František Kaberle František Kaberle František "Frank" Kaberle () (born November 8, 1973) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman. His playing career extended over 20 seasons, most notably in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, and the Carolina Hurricanes. Kaberle was drafted 76th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Kings. During the 1999-2000 season, he was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers for whom he would score his first career NHL goal on April 8, 2000 against Artūrs Irbe and the Carolina Hurricanes in a 4-3 Thrashers loss. Coincidentally, after the 2004-05 lockout, Kaberle

neg: Kevin Shattenkirk Kevin Shattenkirk Kevin Michael Shattenkirk (born January 29, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. He was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche. Shattenkirk was drafted 14th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He played youth hockey with the New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club before attending The Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was drafted by the USA Hockey

neg: Pat Hickey Pat Hickey Patrick Joseph Hickey (born May 15, 1953) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey left winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues. Pat is the brother of Greg Hickey. Born in Brantford, Ontario, Hickey was drafted 30th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. Nicknamed "Hitch", Hickey was additionally drafted 18th overall in the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft by the Toronto Toros, for whom he played his first two professional seasons in the World Hockey