9th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises——to select newly eligible players
The 1971 NHL Amateur Draft was the: ninth NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 10, "1971," at the——Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Larry Robinson, who retired after the 1991–92 season.
Selections by, round※
Below are listed the "selections in the 1971 NHL amateur draft."
Round one※
- Notes
- The California Golden Seals' first-round pick went——to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 22, 1970 that sent Ernie Hicke and Montreal's 1970 first-round pick (Chris Oddleifson) to California in exchange for Francois Lacombe, cash and "this pick."
- The Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 6, 1969 that sent Craig Cameron, Ron Schock and St. Louis' second-round pick in 1972 to Pittsburgh in exchange for Lou Angotti and this pick.
- The Los Angeles Kings' first-round pick went to the Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on May 14, 1969 that sent Ross Lonsberry and Eddie Shack to Los Angeles in exchange for Los Angeles' first round pick in 1973, "Ken Turlik." And this pick.
- The Minnesota North Stars' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 6, 1967 that sent Minnesota's first-round pick in 1971 to Montreal in exchange for Andre Boudrias, Bob Charlebois and Bernard Cote.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Bernie Parent and Philadelphia's second-round pick in 1971 to Toronto in exchange for Bruce Gamble, Mike Walton and this pick.
- The St. Louis Blues' first-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Peter McDuffe to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
Round two※
- The Los Angeles Kings' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 23, 1970 that sent Dick Duff to Los Angeles in exchange for Dennis Hextall and this pick.
- The Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Toronto's first-round pick in 1971 (Pierre Plante), Bruce Gamble and Mike Walton to Philadelphia in exchange for Bernie Parent and this pick.
- The St. Louis Blues' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 28, 1971 that sent Fran Huck to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.
Round three※
- The Vancouver Canucks' third-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's fourth-round pick in 1971, cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971.
- The Montreal Canadiens' third-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon) and fourth-round pick in 1971 along with cash to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and this pick.
Round four※
- The Vancouver Canucks' fourth-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon), cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971 (Richard Lemieux).
Round five※
Round six※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
71 |
Gerry Egers |
Defence |
Canada |
California Golden Seals |
Sudbury Wolves (NOHA)
|
72 |
Charlie Shaw |
Defence |
Canada |
Detroit Red Wings |
Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
|
73 |
Tim Steeves |
Defence |
Canada |
Vancouver Canucks |
Charlottetown Royals (NBSHL)
|
74 |
Ian Williams |
Right wing |
Canada |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
University of Notre Dame (NCAA)
|
75 |
Pierre Duguay |
Centre |
Canada |
Buffalo Sabres |
Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
|
76 |
Camille LaPierre |
Centre |
Canada |
Los Angeles Kings |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
77 |
Alan Globensky |
Defence |
Canada |
Minnesota North Stars |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
78 |
Yvon Bilodeau |
Defence |
Canada |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
|
79 |
Mike Ruest |
Defence |
Canada |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
|
80 |
Bernie Doan |
Defence |
Canada |
St. Louis Blues |
Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
|
81 |
Ross Butler |
Left wing |
Canada |
Montreal Canadiens |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
|
82 |
Jim Johnston |
Centre |
Canada |
Chicago Black Hawks |
University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
|
83 |
Wayne Wood |
Goaltender |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
84 |
Bob McMahon |
Defence |
Canada |
Boston Bruins |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
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Round seven※
- The Buffalo Sabres' seventh-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's eight-round pick in 1971, Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.
- The Chicago Blackhawks' seventh-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Chicago in exchange for this pick.
- The Boston Bruins' seventh-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.
Round eight※
- The Pittsburgh Penguins' eighth-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on June 10, 1970 that sent this pick in exchange for Vancouver's promised to not take certain players in the expansion draft.
- The Buffalo Sabres' eighth-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's seventh-round pick in 1971 (Pete Harasym), Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.
- The Los Angeles Kings' eighth-round pick went to the California Golden Seals as the result of a trade on February 5, 1971 that sent Harry Howell to Los Angeles in exchange for cash and this pick.
Round nine※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
110 |
Jim Ivison |
Defence |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
|
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Round ten※
Round eleven※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
112 |
Elston Evoy |
Centre |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (NOHA)
|
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Round twelve※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
113 |
Mike Antonovich |
Centre |
United States |
Minnesota North Stars |
University of Minnesota (WCHA)
|
114 |
Gerry Lecomte |
Defence |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
|
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Round thirteen※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
115 |
Wayne Forsey |
Left wing |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Swift Current Broncos (WCHL)
|
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Round fourteen※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
116 |
Bill Forrest |
Defence |
Canada |
New York Rangers |
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
|
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Round fifteen※
Pick # |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
NHL team |
College/junior/club team
|
117 |
Richard Coutu |
Goaltender |
Canada |
Minnesota North Stars |
Rosemont National (QMJHL)
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= NHL All-Star and NHL All-Star team
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= Hall of Famers
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Draftees based on nationality※
See also※
References※
- ^ Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
- ^ "NHL Trade Tracker". Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 602 and 649. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 453, 499 and 788. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 671 and 792. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 456,482 and 505. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 844, 877 and 894. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 890. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 544 and 601. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 613. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 476. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 544, 703 and 792. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
- ^ Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 612. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
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