Question: Who was drafted to the Vancouver Canucks?
SQL: SELECT "Player" FROM "1-2897457-8" WHERE "NHL team" = 'Vancouver Canucks';

Question: How many figures are provided for the team when the position drafted is Center?
SQL: SELECT COUNT("NHL team") FROM "1-2897457-8" WHERE "Position" = 'Center';

Question: What was the pick number when Paul Krake was selected?
SQL: SELECT MIN("Pick #") FROM "1-2897457-8" WHERE "Player" = 'Paul Krake';

Question: What pick number did the New York Rangers have?
SQL: SELECT "Pick #" FROM "1-2897457-8" WHERE "NHL team" = 'New York Rangers';

Question: What pick number was the Boston Bruins selection for Defence?
SQL: SELECT "Pick #" FROM "1-2897457-8" WHERE "Position" = 'Defence' AND "NHL team" = 'Boston Bruins';