The 1990 NHL draft was known as the Jaromir Jagr draft. He went fifth overall. Notable draft picks were Keith Tkachuk going 19th overall and Martin Brodeur being selected 20th overall.
NHL Draft 1990 Round 1 results
| # | Player | Position | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Nolan | Right Wing | Canada1 | Quebec Nordiques | Cornwall Royals (OHL) |
| 2 | Petr Nedved | Centre | Czechoslovakia2 | Vancouver Canucks | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 3 | Keith Primeau | Centre | Canada | Detroit Red Wings | Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) |
| 4 | Mike Ricci | Centre | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Peterborough Petes (OHL) |
| 5 | Jaromir Jagr | Right Wing | Czechoslovakia | Pittsburgh Penguins | Poldi SONP Kladno (Czechoslovakia) |
| 6 | Scott Scissons | Centre | Canada | New York Islanders | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) |
| 7 | Darryl Sydor | Defence | Canada | Los Angeles Kings | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) |
| 8 | Derian Hatcher | Defence | United States | Minnesota North Stars | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 9 | John Slaney | Defence | Canada | Washington Capitals | Cornwall Royals (OHL) |
| 10 | Drake Berehowsky | Defence | Canada | Toronto Maple Leafs | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 11 | Trevor Kidd | Goaltender | Canada | Calgary Flames (from New Jersey) | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 12 | Turner Stevenson | Right Wing | Canada | Montreal Canadiens (from St. Louis) | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 13 | Michael Stewart | Defence | Canada | New York Rangers | Michigan State University (CCHA) |
| 14 | Brad May | Left Wing | Canada | Buffalo Sabres (from Winnipeg) | Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) |
| 15 | Mark Greig | Right Wing | Canada | Hartford Whalers | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
| 16 | Karl Dykhuis | Defence | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks | Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) |
| 17 | Scott Allison | Centre | Canada | Edmonton Oilers | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) |
| 18 | Shawn Antoski | Left Wing | Canada | Vancouver Canucks (from Montreal via St. Louis) | North Bay Centennials (OHL) |
| 19 | Keith Tkachuk | Left Wing | United States | Winnipeg Jets (from Buffalo) | Malden Catholic High School (USHS–MA) |
| 20 | Martin Brodeur | Goaltender | Canada | New Jersey Devils (from Calgary) | Saint-Hyacinthe Laser (QMJHL) |
| 21 | Bryan Smolinski | Centre | United States | Boston Bruins | Michigan State University (CCHA) |