Recent NHL Draft Picks That ALREADY Look Like BUSTS 

I think I had a stroke talking about Soderstrom😂

Pierre Dorion is the kind of person to sell his house to buy TVs for it

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

"Some draft picks just don't pan out." Enter: Filip Zadina

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

as a kings fan, it’s kinda crazy seeing our prospect pool slowly decline. we used to have one of the best prospect pools in the league, but now with Bjornfot, Turcotte, Cal Peterson, Kupari, and now even Kalieyev, we’re running out of our young talent.

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.

Still disappointed the Sens didn't pick Wallstedt

Damn you are on a streak of upload! Never get tired of watching your videos keep up the good work!

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

Surprised to not see Filip Zadina, we took him 1 spot ahead of QUINN HUGHES.

Video idea: Active players with the most playoff games without winning a cup

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...

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

aye, got my hometown Erie Otters in the clips around 6:30

After Holland picked Zadina Canucks took Quinn Hughes. Then the Oilers got Evan Bouchard. Ouch

That 2019 draft had some terrific players yet also dominated this video. Crazy!

Sometimes these guys have slow starts, surpassed by the shiny new object, branded a bust and never get a second chance.

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

I still think Boucher can find a role in the NHL, just gotta stay healthy to develop

Haven't seen any picks yet but because he said 2019 I already know Kappo Kakko is gonna be on here

Hoglander also looked like a bust but broke out last year, im confident podz can do the same

Surprised no Kirby Dach, definitely rushed to the NHL as Bowman was famous for. When healthy he’s definitely an NHL caliber player but he’s had horrible injury luck and definitely hasn’t lived up to #3 overall. Lukas Reichel also looking a little spooky (not a top 15 pick but close) at the NHL level but Chicago was dreadful last year, I’ll give him another year since he’s looked really good at times in the AHL

Bruins usually take first round busts. Hoping this year is different with # 25, the big forward, Letorneau.

There was once a guy who was thought to be a reach when a team took this guy with their first pick and 7th overall in 2011. Mark Scheifele kinda turned out OK. Sometimes those reaches pan out, sometimes they are a bust.

Soderstrom made some progress this year defensively but only really got to where he should have been after year one in the AHL. His technical skating is good, but his foot speed is slow which makes it hard for him to compensate for his size. Gap management is improving but still not good. Bad turnovers across his own zone. He can shoot the puck though. But that’s not enough.

I’m a NYR fan and I do like Kakko but I have to agree, hasn’t lived up to the expectations when we drafted him

I’d say Broberg is finally living it up this year, so glad he exploded these playoffs

If they continue to develop Podkolzin properly rather then rushing him, i think he could rebound big time and be a decent player.

Podkolzin will never live up to his draft position but he likely carves out a career as a 15-20g third liner that’s good defensively and strong on forecheck.

Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Dillon Dube are all off ice duds. Still hope for them depending on court cases.

Not sure that he’s a straight up bust, but Alexander Holtz was definitely disappointing in his time in NJ. To have to package him with Schmidt and get Cotter in return seems underwhelming

When you stack a team it grossly inflates all the players worth and numbers.There is more to success than simply putting up numbers.You have to have a role within that team and if there are already 6 better forwards on that team you will never produce numbers on the bottom lines.On the flip side some players are over rated because they were inserted on the top line with really good player support that elevates there game above their actual ability. An example would be Nikushkin who was given every opportunity on Dallasbut imo was a plug he was not good at anything but when given surrounding players like McKinnon and Makar Rantanen then yeah your numbers might go up.

I heard, Hughes might be interested in Turcotte.

Podkolzin should be taking the spot that Joshua is leaving. Heres hoping he can put on some weight here this off season of muscle so hes a bit bigger. We also have to remember that he got hit pretty hard back on October 25th of this season while he was down in the AHL. So that was pretty bad for his development.

Honestly, surprised about Turcotte, had much higher hopes for him. Guess he was the odd man out on the US NTDP teams. As for Pod... I wanted Boldy. I guess I wouldn't classify Pod as an outright bust... he has been mediocre relative to where he was drafted, other players around his range have definitely passed him, but he can be passably ok. Disappointing but not outright bust like Olli Juolevi. That Boucher pick was super bad... you had two pretty damn good goalies on the board at least, plus Sillinger and Lysell. Sucks about Soderstrom. Kakko I think needs some new scenery.

Oo00ooh, that kinda "bust".

I think Soderstrom will be a solid top 4 option for Arizona. Their right side has an opening on the second pair I think he will be fine.

I know it’s from 2018 but man Filip fckn zadina. As a wings fan I was so pumped for him. I loved his game when he was in juniors and he played great at the WJC tournament. Gets drafted and does absolutely nothing. Such a shame. Ken holland simply should have just picked Hughes. It was the absolute safest pick lol

Kakko is not a bust. He's just been getting cursed with injuries (or when David Quinn was our coach, got benched for making mistakes despite having a great game). The rookie season was ok, but he scored 10 goals, which is definitely the minimum for forwards, and he would have done more if it wasn't for COVID. Next season, his points dropped, but it was due to less games, which actually means he was playing better. The 2021-2022 season, he struggled because he was out with injuries. But even then, he was playing his best season, and he was pointless in the first 10 games. If we removed those 10 games, he would be scoring 18 points in 33 games, and if it was a full season, it would be like last season where he played his best season with 40 points and almost 20 goals. This season was like 2 seasons ago where he dropped because of injuries. He missed almost 2 months due to injury, and when he came back in January, he scored 11 goals to make it to 13 goals. Kaapo Kakko is not a bust. We've seen that from him in 2023, and I know he will bounce back and continue to do well. It takes time, patience, and proper development. You can't just expect every Top 3 draft pick to instantly become Connor McDavid the moment they get drafted. It takes time. I mean, look at Alexei Lafreniere. Everyone was calling him a bust (but not me. I never viewed him as bust, and I knew it was a matter of time before he dominated), and look at him now. He is playing his best hockey as he got almost 30 goals and 60 points (which nearly puts him in the Top 5, and puts him 3rd in goals. He had more goals than Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck!), he got a hat trick, and he got 8 goals and 14 points in the playoffs this season, which would put him 4th in scoring (he had more points than Chris Kreider and Adam Fox), and tied for 1st in goals (with Chris Kreider and Vincent Trocheck)! Lafreniere LITERALLY proved all the haters and doubters wrong (and supporters and fans like me right). If Lafreniere can become a star, so can Kakko. Just give it time.

You forgot to mention Turcotte is made of glass. Don't blame you for not remembering since he's not on the ice for long stretches

I think some of these Players were so good for so long and didn’t have too many challenges. Then they get drafted and all of a sudden they’re not dominant and it really throws them I really like that the rangers stuck with Alex L and he seems to have adapted and will be really good. I think some players need some time to adjust

Kirby Dach,(2019 #3 OA) whose career has been plagued by injury, should be on this list. Currently on IR in Montreal where he was traded to the Canadians for the #13 OA in 2022 (Frank Nazar) and a 3rd rounder #66 OA (Gavin Hayes) neither of which have yet to play 20 NHL games to Dach's 60 since the trade. Since 2022 Dach has played 212 games over 5 seasons scoring 33 goals and 65 assists. Hardly the kind of production from a #3 OA selection.

i knew Boucher was gonna be a bust but I tried giving him a shot since when they drafted Brady I wasn't a fan at first but boy did that pick make me look dumb....this one never panned out

Zadina biggest bust I’ve ever seen.

To give Podkolzkin credit: he’s a physical player who thrives on out muscling his opponents. Being only 22 means he’s got a long way to grow still. Give him time.

Tyler Boucher is playing at the level expected for a mid 2nd round or below player. (aka might make the NHL...maybe) Ftard Ottawa leadership picked him at the wrong time. It was a bust of a pick the minute it happened. Every SENS fan HAAAAATTTTTEEEEDDDDD TTTHHHIIIISSSS PPPICCCKKK! -ADxG has spoken.

Except for Turcotte the others are potential candidates for my Filip Zadina "I will fill the net with pucks" award.

I have full confidence that Podz will have a strong season next year.

If Arizona drafted well they would be stacked. They have been rebuilding and drafting high for 20 years

The one reason to forgive the boucher selection is if you look at that draft there was really no one picked 10-15 picks after him that looks anything special at all at this point other than wyatt johnston at 23. If boucher can carve out a 4th role scoring 10 goals a year running around hitting everyone i think its a win

It’s not turcottes fault the team wants him to be a centre and they already have kopitar danault and lizotte they even had to move byfield to the wing . There’s no room at the inn

Bruins Need to pick up Turcotte

I am hoping a all of these guys turn around and do well. But who knows

Ottawa should have traded down that year to a team in the mid 20’s and their 1st round pick the following year and then traded out of the 1st for another 1st rounder and maybe a 2nd. COVID didn’t allow for decent scouting of prospects that year so it was always going to be a crap shoot. No wonder the cupboard is so empty in that organization. Cheers from Ottawa 🍁

I think Turcotte could benefit from a change of scenery

Soderstrom is still young d take longer to develop. If his numbers are the same in 12 -24 months from now then sure

Man I gotta say I think you’re way too early on Turcotte and Kakko. Like you said they’re more change of scenery candidates. It’s hard to shine when you never get a chance to play consistently (Turcotte) and Kakko imo was rushed. He needs a reset in a team where he isn’t a focal point. I would love if the flyers somehow got him. Soderstrom I’m not sold on either. D men take a while. Travis Sanheim was pretty awful till he turned 26. May just be a late bloomer. But like you said. MAY be busts. I just have faith in those guys

Kakko to the canadians.... Sounds good to me..

Honestly, that guy Connor McJesus looks like a complete bust, can't believe he was first overall

Turcotte for Kakko and a 3rd

Kappo Kakko 3:42 it's thrust, not thrusted

Boucher ain’t a bust, the Senators were just dumb lol

Filip Zadina that is all

i love it in this video u talk about the biggest bust of all time connor mcdavid at first overall... he already looks like the biggest draft bust of all time.. thank you🫡

Olli Juolevi...

Riley Tufte

Alex Turcotte

Hasn’t come, not hasn’t came.

Where Filip Zadina

Kotkaniemi should be in this video

Oliver Wahlstrom

Lukas Reichel

should’ve have putted kotkaniemi too. love the videos!

You forgot Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Bro im from nova scotia tok yay

erm... ok?

Lias Anderssen

This has nothing to do with the video but mate it's "has not come close, not has not came close". Sorry.

Kinda surprised that Shane Wright wasn't mentioned in this video, though. I mean, I see where the Kakko argument comes from, he's quite a good player but nowhere near second overall good. So, the same argument could be said about a guy who was projected so hard to go first overall, and dropped all the way to 4OA, right? He's barely been playing any NHL minutes, no highlight reels, underlying numbers aren't great... Boy am I glad the Habs didn't pick him and went for Slaf instead!

"Hasn't come," not "hasn't came." FYI.

If Turcotte had the complexion of Byfield he’d be getting lauded.

"The criteria is 2019" and then puts Tyler Boucher

Shane Wright next??

Conner bedard. Should've scored 80

So you're basically saying that all these 2019 picks that lost a year of playing time hasn't progressed according to plan? Yeah and you forgot to mention that Kakko has been out this and last season due to mental issues so go easy on him bud

Bowen byram too

Such a Detroit Red Wings cope channel. When's the Yzerplan going to actually work?

First

Add every red wings pick to this list

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

I dont understand why everyone hates the take that kakko is a bust. Bro he was said to be on par with Jack Hughes. Im aware he went second but bro can barely hold a roster spot. He should be labelled a bust at least for the rangers

Reaching can be great or awful Great : Easton Cowan Awful : Tyler Boucher

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.