Every first overall NHL Draft pick since 2000 listed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The list of every first overall pick in the NHL Draft since 2000 has been compiled, showcasing a range of players who have gone on to become stars in the league. Notable selections include Alexander Ovechkin in 2004 and Connor McDavid in 2015. The update, reflecting the 2026 Draft, includes the most recent pick, Matthew Schaefer by the New York Islanders in 2025. The drafted players often symbolize the hopes of their franchises for the future.
- •2000: G Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders
- •2004: F Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
- •2015: F Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- •2023: F Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks
- •2025: D Matthew Schaefer, New York Islanders
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Every 1st overall NHL Draft pick since 2000
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