The 2017 NHL Draft is finally here, and while it may not feature a “generational talent,” it still promises to be an exciting one. With a busy day already underway, it’s only right that we provide you with a single place to keep updated on all of the picks that take place on Friday night. The list will also include links attached to each drafted players’ name that will allow for a more in-depth look at the prospect.
The biggest question on everybody’s mind centers around Nolan Patrick or Nico Hischier. Who’s going first overall, Nolan or Nico? For now, only the New Jersey Devils know the answer to that question. With many trades still possible, the first-round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft from United Center in Chicago should be action packed from start to finish
[RELATED: 2017 NHL Draft Guide]
Behold the NHL Draft Live Tracker. This tracker will be updated as picks are made, and will include links to the recaps of every pick that is made! So, bookmark this page and be sure to check back all night long as the picks come rolling in.
Make sure to refresh (F5 or CMD + R) throughout the event
ROUND 1
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | Former Team | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Nico Hischier | ||||
| 2 |  |
Nolan Patrick | ||||
| 3 |  |
Miro Heiskanen | ||||
| 4 |  |
Cale Makar | ||||
| 5 |  |
Elias Pettersson | ||||
| 6 |  |
Cody Glass | ||||
| 7 |  |
Lias Andersson | ||||
| 8 |  |
Casey Mittelstadt | ||||
| 9 |  |
Michael Rasmusssen | ||||
| 10 |  |
Owen Tippett | ||||
| 11 |  |
Gabe Vilardi | ||||
| 12 |  |
Martin Necas | ||||
| 13 | |
Nick Suzuki | ||||
| 14 |  |
Cal Foote | ||||
| 15 | |
Erik Brannstrom | ||||
| 16 |  |
Juuso Valimaki | ||||
| 17 |  |
Timothy Liljegren | ||||
| 18 |  |
Urho Vaakanainen | ||||
| 19 |  |
Josh Norris | ||||
| 20 |  |
Robert Thomas | ||||
| 21 | |
Flip Chytil | ||||
| 22 |  |
Tyler Yamamoto | ||||
| 23 |  |
Pierre-Olivier Joseph | ||||
| 24 |  |
Kristian Vesalainen | ||||
| 25 |  |
Ryan Poehling | ||||
| 26 | |
Jake Oettinger | ||||
| 27 | |
Morgan Frost | ||||
| 28 |  |
Shane Bower | ||||
| 29 |  |
Henri Jokiharju | ||||
| 30 |  |
Eeli Tolvanen | ||||
| 31 | |
Klim Kostin |