| Round | Overall Pick | Player | Position | 1996-97 Team |
| 1 | 2 | Patrick Marleau | Center | Seattle (WHL) |
| 1 | 23 | Scott Hannan | Defenseman | Kelowna (WHL) |
| 4 | 82 | Adam Colagiacomo | Right Wing | Oshawa (OHL) |
| 5 | 107 | Adam Nittel | Right Wing | Erie (OHL) |
| 7 | 163 | Joe Dusbabek | Right Wing | Notre Dame (CCHA) |
| 8 | 192 | Cam Severson | Left Wing | Spokane (WHL) |
| 9 | 219 | Mark Smith | Center | Lethbridge (WHL) |