Back in 2008, the Carolina Hurricanes drafted a promising two center in the 1st round. In his draft year, that player scored 33 goals in the WHL, played for Canada at the World Juniors, and looked prime to be the 2nd center behind then captain Eric Staal. In 2009, Carolina drafted a forward who seized the opportunity in his draft year. In 2011, the Hurricanes made a move for a former teammate of rookie of the year Jeff Skinner. Their pick was a quick, smart, and talented offensive defenseman.
Those three players of course are Zach Boychuk (2008), Philippe Paradis (2009), and Ryan Murphy (2011).