1973 NHL Amateur Draft
The NHL Amateur Draft in 1973, the annual talent contraction of the National Hockey League, took place on 15 May 1973 at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Canada in the province of Quebec instead.
A total of 168 players were taken in twelve rounds, where in the last four rounds only a few teams players selected. The total first was Denis Potvin, the scouts before the succession of Bobby Orr, the best defenders in the league were confident. Potvin lived up to expectations and was one of the top draft picks, who managed to play a dominant leadership role in his team and the team to win the Stanley Cup. A similar development went through the fourth drawn Lanny McDonald, who should also have a large NHL career.
Competition from the World Hockey Association
Particular attention was paid in this time of competition from the World Hockey Association, the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft introduced. The League lead the NHL presented its draft three days before the hosting of the WHA, making the team in the Commit the young talents had a small lead. The NHL teams were able to take all first-round picks under contract before the WHA was able to do so.