To date, eight American players have been selected first overall in an NHL Draft. The most recent player to be taken first overall was Jack Hughes (Orlando, Fla.) when the New Jersey Devils called his name first at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
NHL Team: New Jersey Devils
Team Then: USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (USHL)
Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz.
NHL Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Team Then: Zurich Lions (SUI)
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Team Then: London Knights (OHL)
Hometown: Bloomington, Mich.
NHL Team: St. Louis Blues
Team Then: U.S. National Under-18 Team (NAHL)
Hometown: Winthrop, Mass.
NHL Team: New York Islanders
Team Then: Boston University (HEA)
Hometown: Woonsocket, R.I.
NHL Team: Ottawa Senators
Team Then: Detroit Jr. Red Wings (OHL)
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
NHL Team: Minnesota North Stars
Team Then: Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
Hometown: New Brunswick, N.J.
NHL Team: Minnesota North Stars
Team Then: Mount St. Charles Academy (USHS)