American born NHL players drafted in the 1999, 2000, 2001 entry drafts.

This is Rick DiPietro who was drafted by the New York Islanders 1st overall in 2000. Currently in his seventh NHL regular season Dipietro has won 117 games, averaged a 2.79 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 273 career NHL games.

American born players drafted in the first three rounds of the 1999, 2000, and 2001 NHL entry drafts.

1999 NHL Entry draft:

5th Overall - Tim Connolly

14th Overall - Jeff Jillson

17th Overall - David Tanabe

20th Overall - Barrett Heisten

32nd Overall - Micheal Ryan

38th Overall - Dan Cavanaugh

44th Overall - Jordan Leopold

51st Overall - Matt Murley

52nd Overall - Adam Hall

54th Overall - Andrew Hutchinson

55th Overall - Doug Janik

61st Overall - Ed Hill

74th Overall - Jason Crain

77th Overall - Craig Anderson

81st Overall - Adam Hauser

82nd Overall - Mark Concannon

87th Overall - Brian Collins

90th Overall - Patrick Aufiero

Percentage of players drafted - 18.7% (18 of 96 players)

Still Playing in the NHL - 8 (44% of drafted players)

Played in the NHL - 12 (66% of drafted players)

Never Played in the NHL - 6 (33% of drafted Players)

2000 NHL Entry Draft:

1st Overall - Rick DiPietro

13th Overall - Ron Hainsey

18th Overall - Brooks Orpik

22nd Overall - David Hale

30th Overall - Jeff Taffe

35th Overall - Brad Winchester

37th Overall - Andy Hilbert

51st Overall - Kris Vernarsky

57th Overall - Matt DeMarchi

62nd Overall - Paul Martin

76th Overall - Micheal Rupp

77th Overall - Robert Fried

88th Overall - Kurt Sauer

93rd Overall - Tim Branham

Percentage of players drafted - 14.5% (14 of 96 players)

Still Playing in the NHL - 10 (71.4% of drafted players)

Played in the NHL - 11 (78.5% of drafted players)

Never Played in the NHL - 3 (21.4% of drafted Players)

2001 NHL Entry Draft:

7th Overall - Mike Komisarek

16th Overall - R.J Umberger

26th Overall - Jason Bacashihua

30th Overall - Dave Steckel

38th Overall - Tim Jackman

52nd Overall - Ed Caron

54th Overall - Noah Welch

73rd OVerall - Craig Anderson

81st Overall - Neil Komadoski

84th Overall - Kenny Smith

Percentage of players drafted - 10.3% (10 of 97 players)

Still Playing in the NHL - 7 (70% of drafted players)

Played in the NHL - 7 (70% of drafted players)

Never Played in the NHL - 3 (30% of drafted Players)

Totals:

Percentage of players drafted - 14.5% (42 of 289 players)

Still Playing in the NHL - 25 (59.5% of drafted players)

Played in the NHL - 30 (71.4% of drafted players)

Never Played in the NHL - 12 (28.5% of drafted Players)