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 | |
| 258 total selections in 9 rounds | |
| First selection | Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning) |
| Hall of Famers | 1 |
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 Francois Beauchemin, Mike Fisher and Brian Gionta, who all retired after the 2017–18 season.