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| 1996 NHL Entry Draft | |
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| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 22, 1996 |
| Location | Kiel Center St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Overview | |
| First selection |  Chris Phillips(Ottawa Senators) |
The 1996 NHL Entry Draft was the 34th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 22, 1996.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Zdeno Chara, who retired after the 2021–22 season.