1.   Despite their importance, no goalie has ever been taken first overall in the NHL draft.

2.   He is expected to be taken first overall by the Florida Panthers.

3.   However, Jens Voight, his German teammate on the French team Credit Agricole, took over the overall lead.

4.   USC defensive lineman Darrell Russell is taken second overall by the Oakland Raiders.

5.   Italian Stefano Zanini, who rides for Mapei, finished third in the same time and took the overall lead along with his countryman Massimiliano Gentili from Cantina Tollo.

6.   Smith was taken first overall by Golden State and Garnett went fifth to Minnesota.