Top 5 Draft Busts in Atlanta Thrashers History
This article was originally written in June, 2014 and updated in May, 2020. The Atlanta Thrashers had a brief, disappointing tenure in the NHL. The main reason they failed was…
NHL Draft Busts
5 Forgotten Picks of the 2005 NHL Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft is most known for being the Sidney Crosby draft. As one of the most anticipated prospects in NHL history, Crosby was a solid lock for first…
What Ever Happened to Scott Glennie?
Scott Glennie was once a top prospect in the NHL. Drafted eighth overall by the Dallas Stars in 2009, he looked like a sure bet to become a star. However,…
Story of Failed Top Prospects
The NHL Entry Draft has become an essential part of building a successful team in the league’s salary cap era. Modern day dynasties such as the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings,…
Wasted Potential: The Most Mishandled Prospects Part I
In today’s salary cap world, it is increasingly important for teams to develop talent in-house. Drafting and developing young players can give teams very valuable cap savings due to the…
Jason Bonsignore, Opportunity Lost
Google the name Jason Bonsignore and words will appear like bust, failure and disappointment. One phrase that is not considered is opportunity lost. Bonsignore will live in folklore as the…
NHL Combine 2013: An Epic Retelling
Prologue When CHL stars Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon, and Jonathan Drouin declined to participate in the fitness tests at the 2013 NHL Combine, few commentators subjected this decision to scrutiny. Why?…
Worst NHL First-Round Draft Picks of the 2000s
Have you wondered what would have happened if your hockey team’s scouting staff had pick another player instead of the player they drafted in the first round of an NHL…
Are Parise and Suter Worth 196 Million?
Minnesota has suffered. It has for a while. Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, and 196 million dollars changes it all. The Minnesota Vikings are 0-4 in Super Bowls and their best…
Top 10 Worst Montreal Canadiens Players In Recent History
While the Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley cups, the most in NHL history, they haven’t won Lord Stanley’s trophy since 1993. This long successful history has led to a long…
Five Potential Free Agent Busts in 2011-12
As the season finally gets underway, almost every team has a shiny new player that they are anxious to show off. Admittedly, the free agency crop has been diminishing in…