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Originally Drafted By Who? Trivia Quiz

This quiz asks you to name the NHL team that originally drafted the player in question.

A multiple-choice quiz by Griswald. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Griswald

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
92,663

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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1585

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1985, Igor Larionov was chosen 214th overall by this team. Hint

Vancouver Canucks

San Jose Sharks

Detroit Red Wings

Florida Panthers

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Question 2 of 15

2. Doug Gilmour played for 7 NHL teams in his illustrious career. Which NHL team made him their pick? Hint

Toronto Maple Leafs

St. Louis Blues

Calgary Flames

New Jersey Devils

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Question 3 of 15

3. Luke Richardson, the burly defenseman who signed with Columbus in 2002, was drafted by: Hint

Toronto Maple Leafs

Quebec Nordiques

Edmonton Oilers

New York Rangers

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Question 4 of 15

4. Veteran Ed Belfour has been a stellar goalie for a long time and has won a Stanley Cup. Who drafted him? Hint

Los Angeles Kings

Dallas Stars

was never drafted

Chicago Black Hawks

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Question 5 of 15

5. Goalie Sean Burke packed his suitcase a few times having played with 7 NHL teams in his career. His draft team was: Hint

Hartford Whalers

Boston Bruins

Calgary Flames

New Jersey Devils

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Question 6 of 15

6. Tough guy Gino Odjick was taken by: Hint

Dallas Stars

was never drafted

Calgary Flames

Vancouver Canucks

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Question 7 of 15

7. Drafted 25th overall in 1987 was Stephane Matteau. By whom? Hint

Pittsburgh Penguins

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Calgary Flames

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 8 of 15

8. Bryan McCabe, a steady if not spectacular defenseman, was drafted by: Hint

New York Islanders

Chicago Black Hawks

New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings

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Question 9 of 15

9. Joe Juneau, now a checking centre, was the 81st pick in 1988 by: Hint

Washington Capitals

Edmonton Oilers

Montreal Canadiens

Boston Bruins

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Question 10 of 15

10. All time great Steve Yzerman was the 4th pick in 1983 by: Hint

Minnesota North Stars

New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings

Los Angeles Kings

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Question 11 of 15

11. Curtis Joseph, or Cujo, became property of _______via the draft. Hint

St. Louis Blues

was never drafted

Toronto Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres

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Question 12 of 15

12. Jeff Hackett was originally property of this team: Hint

New Jersey Devils

San Jose Sharks

New York Islanders

Chicago Black Hawks

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Question 13 of 15

13. Andrew Cassels was drafted by: Hint

Hartford Whalers

Montreal Canadiens

Vancouver Canucks

Calgary Flames

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Question 14 of 15

14. Former Notre Dame Hound Rod Brind'amour was drafted by: Hint

Philadelphia Flyers

was never drafted

Chicago Black Hawks

St. Louis Blues

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Question 15 of 15

15. All time great Wayne Gretzky, who started his pro career in the WHA, was originally drafted into the NHL by: Hint

Winnipeg Jets

Los Angeles Kings

was never drafted

Edmonton Oilers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1985, Igor Larionov was chosen 214th overall by this team.

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

Larionov was not allowed by Soviet officials to leave his homeland to play in the NHL for 4 years after his drafting. He finally entered the NHL in 1989-90 at the age of 29 and played for well over a decade.

2. Doug Gilmour played for 7 NHL teams in his illustrious career. Which NHL team made him their pick?

Answer: St. Louis Blues

Gilmour's longest stays in one city involved the Blues and the Leafs, having played 5 years for each.

3. Luke Richardson, the burly defenseman who signed with Columbus in 2002, was drafted by:

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

Richardson was a 7th overall pick in the '87 draft.

4. Veteran Ed Belfour has been a stellar goalie for a long time and has won a Stanley Cup. Who drafted him?

Answer: was never drafted

In 2002, Belfour signed on with the Leafs, his 4th NHL team.

5. Goalie Sean Burke packed his suitcase a few times having played with 7 NHL teams in his career. His draft team was:

Answer: New Jersey Devils

The big goalie played the '91-92 year in part for Canada's Olympic team as he sat out unsigned by an NHL team.

6. Tough guy Gino Odjick was taken by:

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

Odjick played parts of 7 years in Vancouver and was best known as Pavel Bure's bodyguard.

7. Drafted 25th overall in 1987 was Stephane Matteau. By whom?

Answer: Calgary Flames

Matteau has parlayed limited skills into a long NHL career.

8. Bryan McCabe, a steady if not spectacular defenseman, was drafted by:

Answer: New York Islanders

For a young player, he has played on several teams in the NHL before reaching his ultimate level of play in Toronto. It seems he has been sought after by many teams since he has been part in 2 big trades.

9. Joe Juneau, now a checking centre, was the 81st pick in 1988 by:

Answer: Boston Bruins

Juneau notched 102 points, including 70 assists in 1992-93.

10. All time great Steve Yzerman was the 4th pick in 1983 by:

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Stevie Y is one of those rare jewels who play all their career with one NHL team.

11. Curtis Joseph, or Cujo, became property of _______via the draft.

Answer: was never drafted

Joseph has been an acknowledged NHL star for several years but has not won Lord Stanley's Cup as of 2002.

12. Jeff Hackett was originally property of this team:

Answer: New York Islanders

Hackett was the 34th player taken in 1987.

13. Andrew Cassels was drafted by:

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Cassels played 60 games in Montreal before he was traded to Hartford in 1991.

14. Former Notre Dame Hound Rod Brind'amour was drafted by:

Answer: St. Louis Blues

Brind'amour spent his first two NHL seasons in St. Louis averaging 55 points in each of those years before being shipped to Philly.

15. All time great Wayne Gretzky, who started his pro career in the WHA, was originally drafted into the NHL by:

Answer: was never drafted

Gretzky was a special protection by the Oilers when they entered the NHL from the WHA.

Source: Author Griswald

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