List of Ottawa Senators draft picks 1997 draft picks 1997 draft picks

| Round | Overall | Player | Nationality | Club_team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Marian Hossa | Slovakia | HC Dukla Trenčín (Slovakia) |
| 3 | 58 | Jani Hurme | Finland | TPS (Finland) |
| 3 | 66 | Josh Langfeld | United States | Lincoln Stars (USHL) |
| 5 | 119 | Magnus Arvedson | Sweden | Färjestad BK (Sweden) |
| 6 | 146 | Jeff Sullivan | Canada | Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
| 7 | 173 | Robin Bacul | Czech Republic | HC Slavia Praha (Czech.) |
| 8 | 203 | Nick Gillis | United States | Ashburnham Cushing Academy (US HS) |
| 9 | 229 | Karel Rachunek | Czech Republic | Zlín ZPS (Czech.) |