The NHL draft 1999 featured Patrik Stefan being drafted #1 overall (oops) but it is best known for the Vancouver Canucks drafting Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin #2 and #3 overall.
The 1999 NHL entry draft also featured goalie Ryan Miller being drafted in the fifth round at #138 overall and the Detroit Red Wings getting another steal in drafting Henrik Zetterberg in round seven at #210 overall.
NHL Draft 1999 Round 1 Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrik Stefan (C) | Czech Republic | Atlanta Thrashers (from Tampa Bay via Vancouver) | Long Beach Ice Dogs (IHL) |
| 2 | Daniel Sedin (LW) | Sweden | Vancouver Canucks (from Atlanta) | MODO (Sweden) |
| 3 | Henrik Sedin (C) | Sweden | Vancouver Canucks | MODO (Sweden) |
| 4 | Pavel Brendl (RW) | Czech Republic | New York Rangers (from Chicago via Vancouver and Tampa Bay) | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 5 | Tim Connolly (C) | United States | New York Islanders | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 6 | Brian Finley (G) | Canada | Nashville Predators | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 7 | Kris Beech (C) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 8 | Taylor Pyatt (LW) | Canada | New York Islanders (from Los Angeles) | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) |
| 9 | Jamie Lundmark (C) | Canada | New York Rangers (from Calgary) | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 10 | Branislav Mezei (D) | Slovakia | New York Islanders (from Montreal) | Belleville Bulls (OHL) |
| 11 | Oleg Saprykin (C) | Russia | Calgary Flames (from New York Rangers) | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 12 | Denis Shvidki (RW) | Ukraine | Florida Panthers | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 13 | Jani Rita (RW) | Finland | Edmonton Oilers | Jokerit (Finland) |
| 14 | Jeff Jillson (D) | United States | San Jose Sharks | Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) |
| 15 | Scott Kelman (C) | Canada | Phoenix Coyotes (from Anaheim) | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 16 | David Tanabe (D) | United States | Carolina Hurricanes | Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA) |
| 17 | Barret Jackman (D) | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Regina Pats (WHL) |
| 18 | Konstantin Koltsov (LW) | Belarus | Pittsburgh Penguins | Severstal Cherepovets (Russia) |
| 19 | Kirill Safronov (D) | Russia | Phoenix Coyotes | SKA St. Petersburg (Russia) |
| 20 | Barrett Heisten (LW) | United States | Buffalo Sabres | Maine Black Bears (NCAA) |
| 21 | Nick Boynton (D) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Ottawa 67's (OHL) |
| 22 | Maxime Ouellet (G) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers (from Philadelphia via Tampa Bay) | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 23 | Steve McCarthy (D) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Detroit) | Kootenay Ice (WHL) |
| 24 | Luca Cereda (C) | Switzerland | Toronto Maple Leafs | HC Ambri-Piotta (Switzerland) |
| 25 | Mikhail Kuleshov (LW) | Russia | Colorado Avalanche | Severstal Cherepovets (Russia) |
| 26 | Martin Havlat (C) | Czech Republic | Ottawa Senators | Ocelari Trinec (Czech Republic) |
| 27 | Ari Ahonen (G) | Finland | New Jersey Devils | JYP (Finland) |
| 28 | Kristian Kudroc (D) | Slovakia | New York Islanders (from Dallas) | Michalovce (Slovakia) |