The Edmonton Oilers selected Hall first overall .
The Bruins took Seguin second overall , using the pick it had acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a controversial deal for high - scoring winger Phil Kessel .
The Edmonton Oilers selected Hall first overall and the Bruins took Seguin second overall , using the pick it had acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a controversial deal for high - scoring winger Phil Kessel .