from Rory Boylen of Sportsnet,
It’s one thing to be able to nab a player in the first round, and the higher up you pick in that order, the easier it is to land a franchise-defining player who can turn fortunes. But the real gains are made outside of Round 1. That’s where the most celebrated gems are found, whether you hit on a true superstar or just an impactful support player.
So in today’s Power Rankings we’re looking back at each NHL team’s best pick outside of the first round, going back 15 drafts to 2005, the first of the salary cap era.