Recent NHL Draft Picks That ALREADY Look Like BUSTS

The other day we talked about some recent NHL draft picks that already look like steals, so it is only right we now do the same thing with busts! If you guys enjoy this type of NHL content be sure to subscribe to the channel if you are new!

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[OhNyquist]

I think I had a stroke talking about Soderstrom😂

[eliaminator]

Boucher is the GOAT only a matter of time before hes in the top 9



in the AHL 😂

[AnaheimRob]

Oh man, everyone's worst nightmare, especially when your team is rebuilding.... A top ten pick that becomes a bust.

[AliDez]

As a Sens fan, I would like to say that the Boucher pick was unanimously despised when it happened, and needless to say, it still is to this day.

Some media people were reporting that there were rumours another team picking shortly after Ottawa was picking, so somewhere around 12-15th overall, was very interested in Boucher. And apparently that’s why Pierre took him tenth instead of trying to trade down. And all of us feel, then just don’t take him at 10. But Dorion is stubborn and took the guy he liked, even though no one person on the planet would have taken this guy at 10.

Boucher could still develop into like a fourth line grinder type. He’s had the injury bug since being drafted. And most would argue his injuries are because of his play style, he does it to himself. Idk. But yeah, 99% of Sens fans don’t really expect anything to ever come of him. He’ll never live up to his draft rank. He maybe could have late first, or early second, to a team that was looking for that. And maybe without all the pressure of a top 10 pick, he wouldn’t have tried so hard to “prove himself” only to end up injuring himself. Dorion may have ruined a good player.

[jackthetight]

Footnote with Vasily Podkolzin, with the power forward archetype he was given you need to be a bit patient. They are known as late bloomers not to mention the turmoil Vancouver was in when Podkolzin came over from Russia. The potential is still there if things can start to click.

[nolananderson]

Turc has finally had an extended healthy stretch, and he's gotten NHL time and passed the eye test. He probably projects as a winger at this point, but that really is what the Kings need now

[nahiyanishtiaque]

Sucks that Boucher can’t even try and prove the bust allegations bcuz he’s hurt all the time

[Psycho-PL]

Still disappointed the Sens didn't pick Wallstedt

[brettmckenzie]

Podz didnt put up points last season but he looked great on the forecheck and never really looked out of place. I think a full season under tocchet will do wonders for him and if puck luck goes his way I’m predicting 15-20 goals.

[ilai]

I think Podkolzin needs another chance, with Joshua presumably leaving as FA I hope he gets to play with Garland and really get to pop off

[Latibulating]

Hawks fans would unironically tell you Lukas Reichel belongs in this vid

[Stoney]

Turcotte I could see replacing that Arvidsson type role for the Kings next season. With all the injuries next year will be CRUCIAL for him

[jonmendelson]

Not only was it a high pick, but Arizona gave up pick 11 and 45 to pick Soderstrom. Philly took Cam York with 11 and Egor Afanasyev (who is just starting to get a few NHL games) at 45.

[JD_]

Podkolzin should be able to take Joshua’s spot when he leaves

[montecristo]

One major bust is Lukas Reichel of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a 17th overall draft pick and originally scouted as a Top 10. He has been a complete bust at the NHL level. Even when surrounded by NHL players like Toews and Kane he couldn't produce and isn't even a bottom 6 forward at this point. He's bounced up and down from the AHL to the Big Club several times but that is mostly due to injuries plaguing the Blackhawks. Yet for some stupid reason, Kyle Davidson gave him a 2-year extension for NOT producing. (insert face palm)

[jean-philippedoyon]

Alex Turcotte looks like a perfect target for Kent Hugues and the Canadiens. He could use a change of air and a new kind of coaching...I'm curious to see him with a dynamic coach like Martin St-Louis ? Same with Kaapo Kakko but that contract pretty much put an end to the rumours in Montréal so...

[brianlowe]

Kirby Dach. Yes plagued with injuries, and definitely was rushed into the nhl. But 3rd overall nah. Maybe top 12-15

[TheJimmyStDenisShow]

i remember i want torucotte on the wings but at the end of the day thankful it didnt happen

[tomhwm]

I would not call a player like Tyler Boucher a bust. He was never expected to be that good in the first place. His draft position is so ridiculous that I don't think Sens fans ever believed he's gonna be a star player.

[drewcrews]

Great video guy!!! I think what could make it better is to highlight some of the stars that were drafted AFTER these guys. Better players that these teams passed on to pick these