Ranking EVERY 1st Overall Pick Since MacKinnon (2024) 

Rank the last 10 Stanley Cup playoff runs.

For me, Slafkovsky is above Lafrenière. 50 points at 19 while Lafrenière did it for the first time at 22 in a much better team than Slaf. Slaf just learned how to play with his body and his style here in NA. Just wait till he's 24-25... For me, he's higher than Laf because I think he can bring more to the game than just flashy skills, even though for a guy his size, he has a lot of skills.

Please also do a video ranking EVERY 2nd Overall pick since Barkov! Would love to see where Barkov and Sam Reinhart would rank now that they've won the Stanley cup. Great video!

Hischier is major underrated. Im an Oilers fan, but this kid has got it for sure.

Nico is criminally underrated and so essential to the Devils. I don't think outside of Jersey people really understand how much those guys depend on him. I like the Barkov & Tkachuk = Nico & Jack reference. It's true.

Ekblad is in interesting case. In his first two seasons, the dude looked like he was going to be the real deal. Wins the Calder as an 18 year old defenseman and builds on his talent his sophomore season. Then takes three concussions the next year. One during the World Cup and then two during the regular season, the second, being worse because he was rushed back after taking the first (Tom Rowe will always be in our hall of infamy for that). As such, his play for the next couple of seasons is solid, but not at the level we expected. Then in 2021 he looks like he took the next step. He’s contending for the Norris, he is a force for us offensively and defensively… And he suffered a freakish and brutal leg injury and we lose him for the season. Not to worry, because he hits his stride the following year and continues to look like a contender for the Norris… Only to suffer a broken ankle after colliding with a teammate. After that, he never really returns to that level of play. He suffers another bad foot injury during our cup run in 23 and at this point, the injuries have added up and he’s not the same player anymore. Fortunately, he’s adjusted his game to be more of a stalwart defensively but at times it looks like he’s laboring out there. I honestly don’t think he’ll play too much longer. He’ll retire in his early 30s which is sad because he was looking like he was going to be a fantastic player for us early on. But these things are part of the game. The luck of avoiding debilitating injuries plays a big role in these guys success as much as anything else. Fortunately Forsling has stepped up big for us and has blossomed into a bonafide 1dman for us.

Putting celibrini above hischier before he’s played an NHL game is craaaaazy

I guess there hasn't been a miss since Yakupov. So glad Montreal didn't pick Shane Wright who still hasn't even played the first year of his entry level contract.

My personal favourite player will always be Nugent-Hopkins. Might not be the greatest in terms of production but I love him and his work put in

I would love to see one going over every teams forward, defence, and goalie tandem, as well as player prospects. Not necessarily rn, but some ideas for the summer which usually is pretty boring. Love the vids, keep it up!

Nico Hischier is todays Patrice Bergeron.

Love Ranking videos, thanks

Top 10 Defensemen, top 10 Forwards, top 10 Goalies? 😀

Very interesting exercise, yet another top one from you Johnny ! Loved it. I would have done the switch between Lafreniere & Slaf, simply cause in spite of Lafrenière most likely racking up more points and having been truly special in those weeks you mentioned or in the playoffs, after that initial tutelage from Suzuki, Slaf has picked up that torch to become on his own a freakin motor in turning this still very rough team into a soon-to-be contender which is the very hardest thing to do in the NHL at such a young age. Lafrenière to me still looks more of the type to finish elevating a team that's already getting good, or truly Elite in that very Rangers case. (I'd say the same thing i mentioned of Slaf for Sasha Barkov vs ... well pretty much anyone not named Connor McDavid actually ahah). Loved also that you then highlighted Hischier for a similar thing as well, he makes everyone around him better, even guys who aren't used to playing on his line.

Nice list. Good job.

I’ll never forget that Nashville game they lost 9-2 was my moms funeral and someone said ik this is bad timing but man the leafs the other night I said oh ya it’s just perfect 😂

Love the vids man.

Hey, could you do like all-time squads for every team (like their best 3 forwards , 2 defencemen and a goalie of all time)? Might be fun series for the offseason

Great video, explained your points very well in short form. Rank top 10 over 35

You should do logo rankings keep up the good vids I think you’re the only other flames fan I know go flames go

Another fantastic video my friend.

Hischier gets kinda overlooked and pushed aside because of who was drafted after him, hindsight is 20/20 Hughes should be 4th on this list. Cebrini should be at the bottom because let’s be honest he hasn’t taken a shift in the NHL yet

Great List

Do a video about biggest steals from each draft since mackinnon

Pretty accurate list I’d have to say.

0:06 some of the best cellys of all time tho

As a Sharks fan, I hope you will make a "10 Stupidist Moves by the Sharks."

Hischier is so good dude he may not be the best player of his draft but he is the most well rounded

Nico is replacing Barkov as most underrated

Love these type of videos Johnny keep it up

0:53 I need that hat

Repost, watched the whole video when it was up 30 secs after

i think hockey junkie has made me a bit biased but slaf is an absolute monster, and the habs are looking real scary. might be the next dynasty.

Rank the future of every team in the league

You should rank the best player on every team

I'm very curious how people would look at Matthews if he played for another team. The guy is on pace to be one of, if not the best goal scorer in NHL history but it's oh so easy to forget because, well, he plays in Toronto... And the Leafs are always gonna Leaf.

Rasmus Dahlin is an absolute gem to watch. Got the rare treat of watching him play in Buffalo over the winter while visiting a friend there and in person he is so much better than you’d ever know. I love Charlie McAvoy as a Bruins fan but I wish he could take just a little bit of Dahlin’s offensive instincts with him

I'll concede on the Nate ranking *only because* what you said right at the end is true - he couldn't do it alone. McDavid almost did

Call me crazy but there a lot of player on this that Il take after slaf in a couple years. Most people only saw a couple of games when the habs played against there team, but I saw all 82 and let me tell you he’s a 6’’4 230 lbs power forward that can anything on the ice, he can shoot, he can pass, he can go in the corner and come out with the puck, he’s really underrated on the defensive side, he can skate pretty well for his size, he’s mean, he’s everything you want a player to be.

Chicago rushing to move up in the standings is a big mistake, should stay a mid team or below for many years to come.

It’s nice to see someone give Dahlin the respect he deserves

Love the takes I would put Owen power closer to dahlin level def above Alexi but from what we’ve seen so far I understand, just saying don’t put him in the back of the pack just yet

Kind of weird to hear Power's comparison to Ekholm and Ekblad as "non-game changers" when both players were key defensive pieces on Stanley cup final teams. Specifically Ekholm has been game changing for the Oilers since he got there. Sure, they are not $8M+ two-way talents but it's sort of apparent that winning teams need this type of defenseman on their roster while Vancouver, and Dallas couldn't get it done with stars like Hughes and Heiskanen against Edmonton this year. It was often Ekblad that shut down the Oilers at the most critical moments, just holding the puck to the boards running the clock down.

Jack and Nico 1 & 2 I’m not biased

Lafrenier was playing with a hart level panarin he’s still good but slacofsky was great I’d switch them

Personally I'd put Owen Power higher. I'd say he's like a Hedman but less offensive production. I expect a big breakout season soon. (it would be better if he got to play outside a poverty franchise).

Solid list, and as a Leafs fan, yep, Matthews is 3rd..... honestly, in my opinion, MacKinnon is a more complete player than McJesus.... just saying... I'd have maybe gone him at #1..... but yeah, I get it.

This is pretty accurate. Anyone who justifies putting Mackinnon over McDavid because of the Avs cup is probably biased and Matthews is a cup away and possibly even another deep playoff run after that to surpass either of these two.

While I don't agree with all of these picks, I appreciate the logic. Yes, I'd have Slafkovsky over Lafreniere (and maybe Hischier), and even if it's spicy - I'd put Bedard over Matthews. I can't argue Matthews production, and he's a totally dominant offensive player. But as you say, he's a liability when it matters, and I don't think he's got the best leadership personality traits. Bedard has sky-high potential. But I know I'm biased too.

Crazy ekblad slander when him and Nate will be the only ones to lift the cup on this list

Did you just put Slaf over Aaron Ekblad? What on earth

No question McDavid is the best player this century, and that includes Crosby.

Bedard is gonna be great but I don't see him being above Hughes or Dahlin at the moment.. maybe in a few years and the potential is there for him to be #1 but there's no way he's #4 right now

oilers winning the cup next year and showing everyone how good they truely are.

For anyone arguing Mac over Mc, just look at the team Mac has compared to the team Mc has. Night and day...

Slafkovsky lower than Lafreniere, is this a joke. Alexis needed 4 season to get 50 point and have a impact on he's team. (I know NY and MTL roster doesn't compare but still) Slaf is already an Impact player and I dont even talk about point. He's simply a game changer when he get to the Ice(compare to alexis, at least), Hard to boxout in front of the net. First to be on the puck on recovery. Always prepared for the next play. I never see that from Lafreniere.

Let slafkovsky take playoffs and he’ll change your mind

What is an "owen power" Never heard of that before.

As an Avs fan, fully agreed with Mackinnon at 2 and McDavid at 1!

I like how you just ended the video at #2 and didn't really explain why McDavid is #1 where's you kind of just explained why MacKinnon is #2.

I don’t think people realize how good Owen Power will be

now don't get me wrong Mac is an exceptionnal player, but i don't see it, even if it is a team sport in 9 season McDavid has 5 art ross... think about how dominant you need to be. they are different, but connor is just better and has a better career so far and his stanley cup will come.

Laffy will be an 100 point player in a few years

Agree 100%. Matthews might be slightly overrated. But only by 1 position… maybe.

Anyone who argues mac should be ranked over McDavid is insane. Flat out.

Avs fan, McJesus is #1.

You just pissed off a lot of Canadian boomers by having Bedard at #4 😂😂

Had to do the cutoff at 2013 cause you know Yak would be 1st lol. Such a oiler hater(/sarcasm)

putting celebrini that high is not serious

Bedard ahead of Matthews

Hot take...Slaf has potential to be the best outside of the obvious top 4, I just think his size and versatile skill is so unique, compared to Laf, I think Slaf has atleast as much skill plus better skating and size, Slaf is also younger so more time to get better.

suzuki cant hold hischiers jock, what are on

Slafkovsky above Lafreniere and hisher

I still don't see where there's so much noise around Bedard. He's tracking to be about as good as RNH. That's a great hockey player, but RNH isn't usually discussed in such rare air.

SLAFKOVSKY NOT LAST LFG

First

McDavid -----> Mackinnon, Matthews(soon to be bedard), Hughes, Dahlin, Bedard, Hischier, Ekblad, Power, Slafkovsky, Lafreniere, Celebrini(soon to jump Laf)

Don’t get me wrong, I love my captain… but whenever someone reminds me he was drafted before Cale Makar and others, I get really sad

Hughes > Bedard

nate dawg has a cup, mc shit doesn’t. end of story

Bedard is way too high

This guy disrespecting the Panthers

I hope laff becomes a bust because that pick belonged to detroit

mackinnon is the most overated player matthews is better

Hischier is truly overrated, not underrated.

1 view in 24 seconds bro fell off

Just say NO to DRUGS , kids. This dude has Celebrino above Nico Hischer!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡 🤡 🤡

Robert Thomas and Suzuki are significantly better than hisher

i think macklin gonna be better than jack hughes

Mikko was ass in the cup run for Avs

Slafkovsky is a bust

Sid the Kid is first

Number 5 Austin Mathews. Number 4 Jack Hughes. Number 3 Connor Bedard. Number 2 Nathan MacKinnon Number 1 Connor McDavid(No debate)

The Dogg has more killer instinct man. How are you putting McFlop above him. If you put Mackinnon on the Oilers with all that talent he would have definitely got a cup by now.

Mackinnon 1 for sure

Ranking McKinnon lower than McDavid is absolute madness. The guy doesn't carry himself nearly as well in the playoffs, and trying to chop people's heads off, making it look like an accident, has really made McDavid look like a fool not worthy of the crown. To counter your argument, I'd say the Oilers would have that cup today if they had McKinnon instead.

Ranking of best prospect pool !🫡

Bedard>Mcdavid

Matthews is crazy, but i think its easy to see Bedard becoming a better player