The 2001 NHL entry draft was the 39th NHL entry draft.

It was held on June 23 and 24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.

The last active player in the NHL from the 2001 draft class was Craig Anderson, who retired after the 2022–23 season, though he had previously been drafted in 1999.

Teams are in North America unless otherwise noted.