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The Capitals and the Draft: Gains from the Lower Third of the Draw

Since 1974, the Washington Capitals have selected 422 players by way of the draft. Of those 422 draft picks, none have come with a 22nd overall pick, the slot in the first round from which the club is expected to make its first selection of the 2015 Entry Draft.

That said, the club has had a substantial amount of experience in selecting players from the lower third of the first round, or picks 21-30, over the years. It might be of some interest to look at the history of those picks, especially the recent history, to see where the Caps might go with this year's 22nd overall pick.