NHL Draft Picks of the 1980s

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1. In 2001-2002, Vincent Damphousse played for the San Jose Sharks, but what Canadien based team made him a first round pick in 1986? Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks

2. Ron Francis spent the best years of his career with Pittsburgh and won two Stanley Cups. But which of these teams made him a first round pick in 1981? Quebec Nordiques Hartford Whalers New Jersey Devils Buffalo Sabres

3. Phil Housley was a much travelled player during his NHL career, but who made him one of the first players to be drafted out of American high school hockey in 1982? Winnipeg Jets Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks

4. Scott Stevens is one of a few players to captain three different NHL teams. He is best known as a New Jersey Devil, but what other eastern team made him a first round pick in 1982? New York Rangers Washington Captails St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings

5. Buffalo Sabres had the first overall pick in the 1987 draft and chose _________________ . He was later traded to New York Islanders for Pat Lafontaine. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... had a brother in the NHL)

6. In 1989, the Quebec Nordiques made __________________ the first ever European to be picked first overall. Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... Swedish)

7. Brendan Shanahan scored his five hundredth NHL goal in the 2001-2002 season while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Which team made him the second overall pick in 1987? Toronto Maple Leafs St. Louis Blues New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins

8. In the 2001-2002 season Andrew Cassels was playing for the Vancouver Canucks, but which eastern Canadian NHL team picked him in the first round of 1987 draft? Edmonton Oilers Hamilton Tiger Cats Ottawa Senators Montreal Canadiens

9. In 1986 Brian Leetch was the first round pick of the _________________ . He went on to win the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the year. New Jersey Devils Los Angeles Kings Vancouver Canucks New York Rangers

10. In 1983, future stars Steve Yzerman and Pat Lafontaine went third and fourth in the draft. Who went first and became the first American born player to be picked first overall? Phil Housley Chris Chelios Tom Barasso Brian Lawton