1998 NHL entry draft

1998 NHL Entry Draft
General information
Date(s)	June 27, 1998
Location	Marine Midland Arena Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Overview
First selection	Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning)
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The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was the 36th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.

The last active players in the NHL from this draft class were Brian Gionta, Mike Fisher and Francois Beauchemin, who all retired after the 2017–18 season.