In this thought experiment, the Detroit Red Wings draft Jaromir Jagr 3rd overall in 1990, unleashing the dynasty the 1990s never had.
The Detroit Red Wings entered the 1990 draft with the third-overall selection. The team had the beginnings of what would be its championship core with Steve Yzerman leading the way. But the team was hardly a contender during the 1989-1990 season.
So, the Red Wings ended up with the third-overall pick in 1990.