The 2005 NHL draft was held on June 25, 2005 with generational talent Sidney Crosby being drafted #1 overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Anaheim Ducks drafted Bobby Ryan #2 overall.
Notable 2005 draft picks were defenceman Kris Letang being drafted in the third round at #66 overall and Keith Yandle being drafted in the fourth round at #105 overall.
NHL Draft 2005 Round One Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sidney Crosby (C) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) |
| 2 | Bobby Ryan (RW) | United States | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 3 | Jack Johnson (D) | United States | Carolina Hurricanes | US NTDP (NAHL) |
| 4 | Benoit Pouliot (LW) | Canada | Minnesota Wild | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 5 | Carey Price (G) | Canada | Montreal Canadiens | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 6 | Gilbert Brule (C) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Vancouver Giants (WHL) |
| 7 | Jack Skille (RW) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks | US NTDP (NAHL) |
| 8 | Devin Setoguchi (RW) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Atlanta) | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 9 | Brian Lee (D) | United States | Ottawa Senators | Moorhead High School (USHS–MN) |
| 10 | Luc Bourdon (D) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL) |
| 11 | Anze Kopitar (C) | Slovenia | Los Angeles Kings | Sodertalje SK (Sweden) |
| 12 | Marc Staal (D) | Canada | New York Rangers (from San Jose via Atlanta) | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 13 | Marek Zagrapan (C) | Slovakia | Buffalo Sabres | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
| 14 | Sasha Pokulok (D) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Cornell University (ECAC) |
| 15 | Ryan O’Marra (C) | Canada | New York Islanders | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 16 | Alex Bourret (RW) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers (from New York Rangers) | Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) |
| 17 | Martin Hanzal (C) | Czech Republic | Phoenix Coyotes | Ceske Budejovice (WHL) |
| 18 | Ryan Parent (D) | Canada | Nashville Predators | Guelph Storm (OHL) |
| 19 | Jakub Kindl (D) | Czech Republic | Detroit Red Wings | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 20 | Kenndal McArdle (LW) | Canada | Florida Panthers (from Philadelphia) | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 21 | Tuukka Rask (G) | Finland | Toronto Maple Leafs | Ilves (SM-liiga) |
| 22 | Matt Lashoff (D) | United States | Boston Bruins | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 23 | Niclas Bergfors (RW) | Sweden | New Jersey Devils | Sodertälje SK (Sweden) |
| 24 | T. J. Oshie (C) | United States | St. Louis Blues | Warroad High School (USHS–MN) |
| 25 | Andrew Cogliano (C) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers | St. Michael’s Buzzers (OPJHL) |
| 26 | Matt Pelech (D) | Canada | Calgary Flames | Sarnia Sting (OHL) |
| 27 | Joe Finley (D) | United States | Washington Capitals (from Colorado) | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) |
| 28 | Matt Niskanen (D) | United States | Dallas Stars | Virginia High School (USHS–MN) |
| 29 | Steve Downie (RW) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers (from Florida) | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 30 | Vladimir Mihalik (D) | Slovakia | Tampa Bay Lightning | HC Presov II (Slovakia) |