The 2006 NHL draft was held on June 26, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 2006 NHL Entry Draft featured defenceman Erik Johnson being drafted #1 overall by the St. Louis Blues. The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Jordan Staal #2 overall.
Notable 2006 draft picks were forward Brad Marchand being drafted in the third round at #71 overall. The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Leo Komarov in round six at #180 overall.
NHL Draft 2006 Round One Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Johnson (D) | United States | St. Louis Blues | US NTDP (NAHL) |
| 2 | Jordan Staal (C) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 3 | Jonathan Toews (C) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks | University of North Dakota (WCHA) |
| 4 | Nicklas Backstrom (C) | Sweden | Washington Capitals | Brynas IF (Sweden) |
| 5 | Phil Kessel (RW) | United States | Boston Bruins | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
| 6 | Derick Brassard (C) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
| 7 | Kyle Okposo (RW) | United States | New York Islanders | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
| 8 | Peter Mueller (C) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes | Everett Silvertips (WHL) |
| 9 | James Sheppard (C/LW) | Canada | Minnesota Wild | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) |
| 10 | Michael Frolik (RW) | Czech Republic | Florida Panthers | HC Rabat Kladno (Czech Republic) |
| 11 | Jonathan Bernier (G) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) |
| 12 | Bryan Little (C) | Canada | Atlanta Thrashers | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 13 | Jiri Tlusty (LW) | Czech Republic | Toronto Maple Leafs | HC Rabat Kladno (Czech Republic) |
| 14 | Michael Grabner (RW) | Austria | Vancouver Canucks | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) |
| 15 | Riku Helenius (G) | Finland | Tampa Bay Lightning | Ilves Jr. (Finland) |
| 16 | Ty Wishart (D) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Montreal) | Prince George Cougars (WHL) |
| 17 | Trevor Lewis (C) | United States | Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton via Minnesota) | Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) |
| 18 | Chris Stewart (RW) | Canada | Colorado Avalanche | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 19 | Mark Mitera (D) | United States | Anaheim Ducks | University of Michigan (CCHA) |
| 20 | David Fischer (D) | United States | Montreal Canadiens (from San Jose) | Apple Valley High School (USHS–MN) |
| 21 | Bobby Sanguinetti (D) | United States | New York Rangers | Owen Sound Attack (OHL) |
| 22 | Claude Giroux (C/RW) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 23 | Semyon Varlamov (G) | Russia | Washington Capitals (from Nashville) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russia) |
| 24 | Dennis Persson (D) | Sweden | Buffalo Sabres | VIK Vasteras HK (Sweden) |
| 25 | Patrik Berglund (C) | Sweden | St. Louis Blues (from New Jersey) | VIK Vasteras HK (Sweden) |
| 26 | Leland Irving (G) | Canada | Calgary Flames | Everett Silvertips (WHL) |
| 27 | Ivan Vishnevskiy (D) | Russia | Dallas Stars | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 28 | Nick Foligno (LW) | United States | Ottawa Senators | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 29 | Chris Summers (D) | United States | Phoenix Coyotes (from Detroit) | US NTDP (NAHL) |
| 30 | Matt Corrente (D) | Canada | New Jersey Devils (from Carolina via St. Louis) | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) |