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Rangers may have made worst draft pick in NHL history
TL;DR
The New York Rangers' 2007 NHL Draft pick is being criticized as potentially the worst in league history, with many players from that draft never reaching the NHL. Fans are reflecting on the draft's overall poor performance.
Key points
- Rangers' 2007 draft pick criticized as worst in NHL history
- Less than half of 2007 draft players reached the NHL
- Fans reflecting on the draft's poor performance
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Some drafts are just better than others.
NHL fans on social media were enjoying that fact on Monday as they looked back at the second round of the 2007 NHL Draft, which included less than half of its players ever reaching the National Hockey League.
Here's how that looks in a nifty chart, before we break it down further:
P.K. Subban and Wayne Simmonds are the two clear wins there.
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But you'll also notice those horizontal bars have one that goes only two squares after the draft.
That's Antoine Lafleur, who has a case as the worst draft pick in NHL history.
From 48th overall to two bad seasons in the QMJHL to out of the sport entirely:
It's hard for it to get much worse.
Some careers end for unfortunate reasons, but this was just Lafleur hanging up his skates after not making any progress.
The New York Rangers have made plenty of good draft picks through the years. This was not one of them.
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Q&A
What made the Rangers' 2007 draft pick considered the worst in NHL history?
The Rangers' 2007 draft pick is viewed as the worst due to a significant number of players from that draft failing to reach the NHL.
How many players from the 2007 NHL Draft reached the NHL?
Less than half of the players from the 2007 NHL Draft ever made it to the NHL, highlighting its overall lack of talent.
What are the consequences of poor draft picks in the NHL?
Poor draft picks can hinder a team's development and competitiveness, impacting their performance for years to come.