The Fan Fest was a big attraction at draft weekend, featuring events such as a photo opportunity with the Stanley Cup and various booths to win prizes. People such as Eric Daze, Pat Foley, Patrick Kane, and Jonathan Toews were present. The buzz was still all about the trade that sent Niklas Hjalmarsson to the Coyotes and Artemi Panarin to the Blue Jackets in exchange for two-time Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Saad. Saad jerseys were frequently seen being worn by fans throughout the Fan Fest.
6:00-Draft Begins (United Center)
The 2017 NHL Entry Draft began with a speech from Blackhawks executive John McDoughnah. Then, for the first time in NHL history, the Canadian and American anthems were sung by Jim Cornelism before the New Jersey Devils were on the clock.
7:14-First Overall Pick (United Center)
With the first pick in the draft, the Devils took Nico Hischier from the Halifax Mooseheads, ending speculation about who would be taken first: Hischier or fellow top prospect Nolan Patrick.
7:20-7:27-Second and Third Picks (United Center)
Patrick was taken by the Philadelphia Flyers second overall, and the Dallas Stars took Miro Heiskanen, the first Finnish player to be selected of a record six taken in the first round.
7:44-Vegas Pick (United Center)
The Las Vegas Golden Knights selected Cody Glass with the first pick in their history and their first pick of three they had that night. Their other two selections were Nick Suzuki and Erik Brannstrom, when asked about Vegas, responded "I've seen The Hangover."
7:56-Pull Up Problems (Draft Combine)
The Buffalo Sabres picked another winner in Casey Mittlestadt, who made headlines when he failed to do a pull-up at the combine.
8:07-Tallon (United Center)
Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon, the man that drafted Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews during his time in Chicago, received a loud welcome from the Chicago crowd. His response? "Right back at you!"
The Panthers selected Owen Tippett, who models his game after Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos.
9:01-St. Louis Picks (United Center)
The Blues took Robert Thomas with the 20th pick. Thomas is a Memorial Cup Champion with the London Knights, and has trained with Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk.
9:32-Blackhawks Make Another Trade (United Center)
The Blackhawks traded down with the Dallas Stars to go down to Pick 29 and gain a third-rounder. The Stars take Jake Oettinger, the first goalie taken in the draft with the 26th pick.
9:37-Schenn to St. Louis (United Center)
The Blues traded the 27th pick, Jori Lehtera, and a conditional 2018 first round pick to the Flyers in exchange for Brayden Schenn. The Flyers take Morgan Frost with their pick.
9:54-Bowman Brings Out the Superstars (United Center)
Stan Bowman brought out Kane and Toews to announce the Blackhawks' pick. Kane reminded the crowd that "I went two spots higher than Johnny." The Blackhawks take Henri Jokiharju.
10:05-Blues trade Reaves (United Center)
The Blues made another draft-day trade, sending Ryan Reaves and the 51st pick for the 31st pick (which turns out to be Russian Klim Kostin) and Oscar Sundqvist.
10:10-Draft Concludes (United Center)
Bettman ends the draft with a brief speech.
7:20-7:27-Second and Third Picks (United Center)
Patrick was taken by the Philadelphia Flyers second overall, and the Dallas Stars took Miro Heiskanen, the first Finnish player to be selected of a record six taken in the first round.
7:44-Vegas Pick (United Center)
The Las Vegas Golden Knights selected Cody Glass with the first pick in their history and their first pick of three they had that night. Their other two selections were Nick Suzuki and Erik Brannstrom, when asked about Vegas, responded "I've seen The Hangover."
7:56-Pull Up Problems (Draft Combine)
The Buffalo Sabres picked another winner in Casey Mittlestadt, who made headlines when he failed to do a pull-up at the combine.
8:07-Tallon (United Center)
Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon, the man that drafted Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews during his time in Chicago, received a loud welcome from the Chicago crowd. His response? "Right back at you!"
The Panthers selected Owen Tippett, who models his game after Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos.
9:01-St. Louis Picks (United Center)
The Blues took Robert Thomas with the 20th pick. Thomas is a Memorial Cup Champion with the London Knights, and has trained with Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk.
9:32-Blackhawks Make Another Trade (United Center)
The Blackhawks traded down with the Dallas Stars to go down to Pick 29 and gain a third-rounder. The Stars take Jake Oettinger, the first goalie taken in the draft with the 26th pick.
9:37-Schenn to St. Louis (United Center)
The Blues traded the 27th pick, Jori Lehtera, and a conditional 2018 first round pick to the Flyers in exchange for Brayden Schenn. The Flyers take Morgan Frost with their pick.
9:54-Bowman Brings Out the Superstars (United Center)
Stan Bowman brought out Kane and Toews to announce the Blackhawks' pick. Kane reminded the crowd that "I went two spots higher than Johnny." The Blackhawks take Henri Jokiharju.
The Blues made another draft-day trade, sending Ryan Reaves and the 51st pick for the 31st pick (which turns out to be Russian Klim Kostin) and Oscar Sundqvist.
10:10-Draft Concludes (United Center)
Bettman ends the draft with a brief speech.
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