draft pick order 2021 nhl

2 min read 01-11-2024
draft pick order 2021 nhl

The 2021 NHL Draft was held on July 23 and 24, 2021, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The draft order was determined by the reverse order of the 2020-21 NHL season standings. Here is the complete draft order:

Round 1

  1. Buffalo Sabres
  2. Seattle Kraken
  3. Arizona Coyotes
  4. Anaheim Ducks
  5. Columbus Blue Jackets
  6. Detroit Red Wings
  7. San Jose Sharks
  8. Los Angeles Kings
  9. Ottawa Senators
  10. New Jersey Devils
  11. Chicago Blackhawks
  12. Philadelphia Flyers
  13. Dallas Stars
  14. Nashville Predators
  15. Winnipeg Jets
  16. Vancouver Canucks
  17. St. Louis Blues
  18. Minnesota Wild
  19. Calgary Flames
  20. Florida Panthers
  21. New York Rangers
  22. Toronto Maple Leafs
  23. Washington Capitals
  24. Carolina Hurricanes
  25. Tampa Bay Lightning
  26. Pittsburgh Penguins
  27. Boston Bruins
  28. Colorado Avalanche
  29. Vegas Golden Knights
  30. Montreal Canadiens

Round 2

  1. Seattle Kraken
  2. Arizona Coyotes
  3. Anaheim Ducks
  4. Buffalo Sabres
  5. Columbus Blue Jackets
  6. Detroit Red Wings
  7. San Jose Sharks
  8. Los Angeles Kings
  9. Ottawa Senators
  10. New Jersey Devils
  11. Chicago Blackhawks
  12. Philadelphia Flyers
  13. Dallas Stars
  14. Nashville Predators
  15. Winnipeg Jets
  16. Vancouver Canucks
  17. St. Louis Blues
  18. Minnesota Wild
  19. Calgary Flames
  20. Florida Panthers
  21. New York Rangers
  22. Toronto Maple Leafs
  23. Washington Capitals
  24. Carolina Hurricanes
  25. Tampa Bay Lightning
  26. Pittsburgh Penguins
  27. Boston Bruins
  28. Colorado Avalanche
  29. Vegas Golden Knights
  30. Montreal Canadiens

Round 3

  1. Buffalo Sabres
  2. Seattle Kraken
  3. Arizona Coyotes
  4. Anaheim Ducks
  5. Columbus Blue Jackets
  6. Detroit Red Wings
  7. San Jose Sharks
  8. Los Angeles Kings
  9. Ottawa Senators
  10. New Jersey Devils
  11. Chicago Blackhawks
  12. Philadelphia Flyers
  13. Dallas Stars
  14. Nashville Predators
  15. Winnipeg Jets
  16. Vancouver Canucks
  17. St. Louis Blues
  18. Minnesota Wild
  19. Calgary Flames
  20. Florida Panthers
  21. New York Rangers
  22. Toronto Maple Leafs
  23. Washington Capitals
  24. Carolina Hurricanes
  25. Tampa Bay Lightning
  26. Pittsburgh Penguins
  27. Boston Bruins
  28. Colorado Avalanche
  29. Vegas Golden Knights
  30. Montreal Canadiens

Round 4 to 7

The draft order for Rounds 4 through 7 follows the same pattern as Round 3, with the teams selecting in reverse order of their final standings.

Trading of Picks

It is important to note that teams often trade their draft picks in the lead-up to the draft, which can change the order of the selections. In the 2021 NHL Draft, several teams made significant trades that altered the draft order.

Conclusion

The 2021 NHL Draft was a pivotal moment for many teams, as they sought to add young talent to their rosters. The draft order played a significant role in determining which teams had the opportunity to select the top prospects. By understanding the draft order and the trades that were made, fans can gain a better appreciation for the draft and its impact on the future of the NHL.

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