Worst first round picks

[kaiser matias]

I remember walking into Day 2 of the draft and seeing a Chinese language film crew go through security around the same time. I was a little confused and then it made sense when the Song pick was made.

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A few days later I was in Washington DC and saw this newspaper stand. But at least it was only a sixth rounder. Probably a few owner mandated / nepotism late round picks over the years.

I remember coming home and seeing that the Devils traded back into the 7th round to take Anthony Brodeur. I was overly sour about that but then I saw the video of them having Marty make the announcement and it was a nice enough moment.

Another one was from 2009, when the Senators used a 7th round pick on Brad Peltz. His father is Nelson Peltz, who's net worth is currently $1.6 billion and at the time was rumored to be interested in buying the Senators.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Another one was from 2009, when the Senators used a 7th round pick on Brad Peltz. His father is Nelson Peltz, who's net worth is currently $1.6 billion and at the time was rumored to be interested in buying the Senators.

Red Wings drafted Draper's kid a few years ago. 3rd line college center (regular, not elite shutdown matchup type) in his D+5 (23 years old). Pure nepo pick. Wouldn't be shocked if he got an ELC with same logic as well.

 

[LeProspector]

I definitely saw quite a few mocks of him late first, im sure there were some with him higher too. im not fully wrong but whatever, I believe he fits this thread. you can disagree idgaf

I mean, I’m sure your memory is perfect, but I’m able to back up what I remember with facts and evidence, you haven’t. I am correct here.

 

[BHD]

Liam Foudy...

I never got that pick.

 

[BHD]

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Derrick Pouliot at #8 in 2012 was a bit of a surprise, especially with Filip Forsberg and Jacob Trouba still on the board.

Back when HF covered prospects, the Pens' pool was ranked pretty high - and it was due in large part to their defense. At one point, they had Pouliot, Joe Morrow, Brian Dumoulin, Olli Maatta, and Scott Harrington in the system. Plus, Simon Despres was learning the ropes from some guy named Kris Letang.

The Pens still won back-to-back Cups with some of those guys, but it's crazy how it all shook out.