2008 NHL Entry Draft
Jun 8, 2008 21:44:05 GMT -5
Post by V-HAB on Jun 8, 2008 21:44:05 GMT -5
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft will be the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It is set to be hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on June 20–21, 2008. The Senators were originally awarded the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, but because of the lockout, the draft was scaled back from its usual format of being open to the public and having many draft-eligible players in attendance. The actual 2005 drafting was held in Ottawa's Westin Hotel instead of the Corel Centre, as Scotiabank Place was then known.
Events
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The first round will be held on June 20, and rounds two through seven will be held on June 21. In conjunction with both times of drafting, separate public events will be held. The patio outside the main doors of Scotiabank Place will be turned into an outdoor 'fun zone' with tests of skill, a Senators exhibit and music concert. Indoors, NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup, will be on display and a hockey cards and memorabilia exhibition will be held.
Schedule
Friday, June 20 — Round 1
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Senators Fan Fest opens
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — 2008 NHL Draft Trading Card and Memorabilia Show presented by Upper Deck opens
5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. — Priority seating for Senators season-ticket holders
6:30 p.m. — General public seating begins
7 p.m. — 2008 NHL entry draft begins
Saturday, June 21 — Rounds 2 to 7
9 a.m. — Scotiabank Place doors open
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Senators Fan Fest opens
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — 2008 NHL Draft Trading Card and Memorabilia Show presented by Upper Deck opens
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (approx.) — 2008 NHL draft; Rounds 2 to 7
NHL Central Scouting Services Final Rankings
Round 1 Draft Order
