Patrik Stefan was a Thrashers pick, long before the Jets came back to Winnipeg. Stefan is arguably the NHL’s worst ever 1st overall pick. He was picked from the Long Beach Ice Dogs of the IHL, and he was a highly touted prospect who ended up doing nothing. Patrik Stefan ended his NHL career with a poor total of 188 points in 455 games.
If you’re looking for a comparable to Stefan, it’s Nail Yakupov. Exactly the same first overall bust situation, only over a decade later.
Lukas Sutter – 2nd round, 39th overall, 2012
Lukas Sutter was a very exciting prospect when selected.