Every year, the NHL draft brings hopes and dreams for young hockey players. Yet, many talented players are overlooked, only to later prove their worth. This video highlights the careers of 10 of the greatest undrafted players in NHL history, from Joe Mullen, who grew up in New York City, to Mark Giordano, who went from undrafted to winning the Norris Trophy at age 35. These players, faced with unique challenges and obstacles, defied the odds to excel in the NHL. Leave your personal top 10 lists in the comments, and let me know where I went wrong!
00:00 Introduction to the NHL Draft and Undrafted Players
01:07 Joe Mullen: From Hell’s Kitchen to Hockey Hall of Fame
02:23 Dino Ciccarelli: Overcoming Early Setbacks
03:27 Adam Oates: The Unlikely Playmaker
04:24 Ed Belfour: Eddie The Eagle’s Rise
05:23 Martin St. Louis: Defying the Odds
06:20 Borje Salming: The European Trailblazer
07:14 Peter Stastny: From Defection to Dominance
08:18 Curtis Joseph: Cujo’s Consistency
09:10 Sergei Bobrovsky: The Russian Sensation
09:59 Mark Giordano: The Late Bloomer
11:28 Conclusion: The Legacy of Undrafted Players
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3 Comments
Great video. Fun fact – Adam Oats had straight (non curved) stick so he could pass equally well both on his forehand and backhand.
Pretty solid list here. Cujo is my favorite one. Super nice guy and had an amazing two years with my Oilers.
Mostly agree with you. My list in no particular order would be:
Panarin
Rafalski
St. Louis
Oates
Belfour
Ciccarelli
Stastny
Mullen
Bobrovsky
Salming