It was Swedish player Mats Sundin , drafted by Quebec Nordiques in 1989. Sundin is currently captain of the Toronto maple Leafs.
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The first draft (then known as the "NHL Amateur Draft") was held on June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. So there was no draft in 52
Alexander Ovechkin by the Washington Capitals
Billy Harris
Rick Green (D)
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The 1990 NHL Entry Draft was held in BC Place Stadium, Vancouver. Owen Nolan was the first overall selection in that draft.
Taylor Hall
The first draft (then known as the "NHL Amateur Draft") was held on June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. So there was no draft in 52
Sidney Crosby was the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL draft. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Alexander Ovechkin by the Washington Capitals
Guy Lafleur
Gord Kluzak
Eric Lindros
Roman Hamrlik
Eric Lindros
Billy Harris