50 Years at the Tables

When taking a look into the NHL Entry Draft results over the years, it canbe surprising for a number of selections. In 1963, the NHL developeda new system that would allow all teams to have a chance at the besttalent available. The NHL Entry Draft also permitted those teams whohad performed poorly a chance of improving their team with that onecornerstone player. Throughout the first fifty years of the NHL Entry Draft,the bevy of talent chosen at the same position overall has been quiteinteresting. Have you ever wondered why some of the best players in theworld were taken near the end of the draft, or even undrafted altogether?It's very interesting to find out who the best 1st Overall Pick ever is, butit's also very fascinating to see who the best 51st Overall Pick is and soon. This book seeks to determine a champion at every drafted selectionthrough the first 50 years of the NHL Entry Draft.