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Did the Rangers get screwed out of drafting Sidney Crosby in 2005?

The NHL Pause as it is starting to be known has certainly brought out the best in many writers. With the recent news of postponing the NHL Draft and the surrounding uncertainty of how to place teams, Steve Kournianos did a great piece for the Sporting News on the 2005 draft. What’s so special about that year? Aside from wunderkind Sidney Crosby being the top prize, it was the first draft after losing a full season due to a lockout.

Everybody gets a shot

Unlike today’s draft lottery where only teams that miss the playoffs get a shot at the first overall pick, everyone was given a chance in 2005.