The top fourteen drafting positions are as follows:

1. Edmonton Oilers 
2. Colorado Avalanche 
3. Florida Panthers 
4. New Jersey Devils 
5. New York Islanders 
6. Ottawa Senators 
7. Atlanta Thrashers 
8. Columbus Blue Jackets 
9. Boston Bruins (from Toronto) 
10. Minnesota Wild 
11. Colorado Avalanche (from St. Louis) 
12. Carolina Hurricanes 
13. Calgary Flames 
14. Dallas Stars

The remaining 16 positions will be determined by the results of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs