The 2007 NHL draft was held on June 22, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft featured forward Patrick Kane being drafted #1 overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Philadelphia Flyers drafted James van Riemsdyk #2 overall.
Notable 2007 draft picks were defenceman P.K. Subban being drafted in the second round at #45 overall. The Dallas Stars drafted Jamie Benn in round five at #129 overall.
NHL Draft 2007 Round One Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Kane (RW) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks | London Knights (OHL) |
| 2 | James van Riemsdyk (LW) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) |
| 3 | Kyle Turris (C) | Canada | Phoenix Coyotes | Burnaby Express (BCHL) |
| 4 | Thomas Hickey (D) | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 5 | Karl Alzner (D) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 6 | Sam Gagner (C) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers | London Knights (OHL) |
| 7 | Jakub Voracek (RW) | Czech Republic | Columbus Blue Jackets | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 8 | Zach Hamill (C) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Everett Silvertips (WHL) |
| 9 | Logan Couture (C) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from St. Louis) | Ottawa 67’s (OHL) |
| 10 | Keaton Ellerby (D) | Canada | Florida Panthers | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 11 | Brandon Sutter (C/RW) | Canada | Carolina Hurricanes | Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
| 12 | Ryan McDonagh (D) | United States | Montreal Canadiens | Cretin-Derham Hall High School (MSHSL) |
| 13 | Lars Eller (C/W) | Denmark | St. Louis Blues (from Toronto via San Jose) | Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden) |
| 14 | Kevin Shattenkirk (D) | United States | Colorado Avalanche | US National Development Team (NAHL) |
| 15 | Alex Plante (D) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers (from NY Islanders) | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 16 | Colton Gillies (C) | Canada | Minnesota Wild (from Tampa Bay via Anaheim) | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 17 | Alexei Cherepanov (RW) | Russia | New York Rangers | Avangard Omsk (Russia) |
| 18 | Ian Cole (D) | United States | St. Louis Blues (from Calgary) | US National Team Development Program (NAHL) |
| 19 | Logan MacMillan (C) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks (from Minnesota) | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 20 | Angelo Esposito (C) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 21 | Riley Nash (C) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers (from Dallas via Phoenix) | Cornell University (ECAC) |
| 22 | Max Pacioretty (LW) | United States | Montreal Canadiens (from San Jose) | Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) |
| 23 | Jonathon Blum (D) | United States | Nashville Predators (from Nashville via Philadelphia) | Vancouver Giants (WHL) |
| 24 | Mikael Backlund (C) | Sweden | Calgary Flames (from Atlanta via St. Louis) | VIK Vasteras HK (Sweden) |
| 25 | Patrick White (C) | United States | Vancouver Canucks | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
| 26 | David Perron (LW) | Canada | St. Louis Blues (from New Jersey via San Jose) | Lewiston Maineiacs (QMJHL) |
| 27 | Brendan Smith (D) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings | St. Michael’s Buzzers (OPJHL) |
| 28 | Nick Petrecki (D) | United States | San Jose Sharks (from Buffalo via Washington) | Omaha Lancers (USHL) |
| 29 | Jim O’Brien (C) | United States | Ottawa Senators | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
| 30 | Nick Ross (D) | Canada | Phoenix Coyotes (from Anaheim via Edmonton) | Regina Pats (WHL) |