Which Swiss hockey player was picked first in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft?
2017 NHL Entry Draft The 2017 NHL Entry Draft was the 55th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held from June 23–24, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The first three selections were Nico Hischier, Nolan Patrick and Miro Heiskanen.
Linus Högberg Linus Högberg (born September 4, 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Högberg was drafted in the fifth-round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, 139th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers.