2005 NHL Entry Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. Originally scheduled to be held on June 25, the 2004–05 NHL lockout led to the draft being postponed to July 30.
Special procedures were required to determine the order of picks, because the... Wikipedia
Dates: Jul 30, 2005 – Jul 31, 2005
Location: Westin Hotels & Resorts
First selection: Sidney Crosby; (Pittsburgh Penguins)