Maybe it’s because many have soured on Ron Hextall after how things ended here in Philadelphia, and just how jarring it is to think of him as being in charge of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the idea of whether or not Hextall actually drafted well has come into question. And this is curious, as his drafts are conventionally seen as his best work with Philadelphia. So, with the Flyers off until at least February 18th, and with plenty of time on our hands, let’s see if the claim holds any merit.
There are a few different ways to define a “successful” draft pick, but for this exercise, we’ll be going with those who have played 100 NHL games.