| 1991 NHL supplemental draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 21, 1991 |
| Overview | |
| 28 total selections in 2 rounds | |
| First selection |  Jeff McLean (San Jose Sharks) |
The 1991 NHL supplemental draft was the sixth NHL supplemental draft. It was held on June 21, 1991. [1]
The first round was limited to the expansion San Jose Sharks and teams that missed the 1991 Stanley Cup playoffs.
| Pick # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College (League) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff McLean (C) | Canada | San Jose Sharks | University of North Dakota (WCHA) |
| 2 | Dave Trombley (C) | Canada | Quebec Nordiques | Clarkson University (ECAC) |
| 3 | Patrick McGarry (G) | Canada | Toronto Maple Leafs | Dalhousie University (CIAU) |
| 4 | Jim Bonner (D) |  United States | New York Islanders | Michigan Technological University (WCHA) |
| 5 | Brad Mullahy (G) | United States | Winnipeg Jets | Providence College (Hockey East) |
| 6 | Angelo Libertucci (G) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Bowling Green State University (CCHA) |
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| Pick # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College (League) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Mark Beaufait (C) | United States | San Jose Sharks | Northern Michigan University (WCHA) |
| 8 | Chris Hynnes (D) | Canada | Quebec Nordiques | Colorado College (WCHA) |
| 9 | Joe McCarthy (LW) | United States | Toronto Maple Leafs | University of Vermont (ECAC) |
| 10 | Jack Duffy (D) | United States | New York Islanders | Yale University (ECAC) |
| 11 | Jeff Jestadt (LW) | United States | Winnipeg Jets | Ferris State University (CCHA) |
| 12 | Brendan Locke (RW) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers | Merrimack College (Hockey East) |
| 13 | Scott Meehan (D) | United States | Vancouver Canucks | University of Massachusetts Lowell (Hockey East) |
| 14 | Dan O'Shea (RW) | United States | Minnesota North Stars | St. Cloud State University (WCHA) |
| 15 | Shaun Gravistin (G) | Canada | Hartford Whalers | University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA) |
| 16 | Kelly Sorensen (RW) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings | Ferris State University (CCHA) |
| 17 | Rob Kruhlak (G) | Canada | New Jersey Devils | Northern Michigan University (WCHA) |
| 18 | Tom Holdeman (RW) | United States | Edmonton Oilers | Miami University (CCHA) |
| 19 | Jamie Steer (RW) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Michigan Technological University (WCHA) |
| 20 | Mike Brewer (C) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Brown University (ECAC) |
| 21 | Steven King (RW) | United States | New York Rangers | Brown University (ECAC) |
| 22 | Greg Carvel (C) | United States | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Lawrence University (ECAC) |
| 23 | Jeff Torrey (RW) | United States | Montreal Canadiens | Clarkson University (ECAC) |
| 24 | Peter Allen (D) | Canada | Boston Bruins | Yale University (ECAC) |
| 25 | Dean Larson (C) | Canada | Calgary Flames | University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA) |
| 26 | Brendan Creagh (D) | United States | Los Angeles Kings | University of Vermont (ECAC) |
| 27 | Chris McGee (F) | United States | St. Louis Blues | Babson College (ECAC East) |
| 28 | Dan Gravelle (LW) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks | Merrimack College (Hockey East) |
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