2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Pick | Player | Position_ | Nationality | Club_Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Steven Stamkos | ( C ) | Canada | Sarnia Sting ( OHL ) |
| 4 | 117 (from San Jose) | James Wright | (C) | Canada | Vancouver Giants ( WHL ) |
| 5 | 122 | Dustin Tokarski | (G) | Canada | Spokane Chiefs ( WHL ) |
| 5 | 147 (from San Jose) | Kyle De Coste | (RW) | Canada | Brampton Battalion ( OHL ) |
| 6 | 152 | Mark Barberio | (D) | Canada | Moncton Wildcats ( QMJHL ) |
| 6 | 160 (from Florida via Chicago) | Luke Witkowski | (D) | United States | Ohio Junior Blue Jackets ( USHL ) |
| 7 | 182 | Matias Sointu | (RW) | Finland | Ilves Tampere ( Finland Jr. ) |
| 7 | 203 (from Anaheim) | David Carle | (D) | United States | Shattuck-Saint Mary`s ( USHS-Minnesota ) |