NHL Draft Trivia

1.

Who was selected behind Sidney Crosby in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks?

A.

Carey Price
B.

Alexander Ovechkin
C.

Bobby Ryan
D.

Marc Staal

Correct Answer
C. Bobby Ryan

2.

Who was the first Swedish hockey player to be selected first overall in an NHL draft?

A.

Mats Sundin
B.

Henrik Lundqvist
C.

Nicklas Lidstrom
D.

Daniel Alfredsson

Correct Answer
A. Mats Sundin

3.

What overall was Wayne Gretzky drafted at?

A.

1st overall
B.

Gretzky was not drafted
C.

2nd overall
D.

23rd overall

Correct Answer
B. Gretzky was not drafted

Explanation
Believe it or not, Wayne Gretzky was not drafted in the NHL!
From Gretzky.com: In the fall of 1978, Gretzky joined the Indianapolis Racers after signing a personal services contract with Nelson Skalbania, the team's owner. Gretzky had wanted to join the NHL, but the league's draft age was 20 and Gretzky didn't think it would help to play three years in the OHA until he was drafted. Gretzky's stay in Indianapolis was short lived as the Racers, who folded after five seasons, and Skalbania sold Gretzky to the Edmonton Oilers.

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4.

Which team drafted first overall in the 2010, 2011, and 2012 NHL draft?

A.

Toronto Maple Leafs
B.

Edmonton Oilers
C.

Columbus Blue Jackets
D.

New York Islanders

Correct Answer
B. Edmonton Oilers

5.

Who was selected after Alexander Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft?

A.

Evgeni Malkin
B.

Carey Price
C.

Andrew Ladd
D.

Patrick Kane

Correct Answer
A. Evgeni Malkin