To Draft Or Not To Draft: Phil Kessel vs. Every #2 Pick Since 1990

Posted: 26th June 2010 by Jeff Wahl in NHL
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Much has been made of Toronto GM Brian Burke's decision to trade a package of picks to Boston for winger Phil Kessel. One of those picks ended up as the second overall selection. The Leaf-haters have thus been participating in a ridiculing feeding frenzy at the expense of the blue and white. But what is that pick really worth? Now that the first round is over and Tyler Seguin is a Boston Bruin, it's time to take a look at what the value of a second overall selection actually is. First, allow me to say that I wish no ill will to Seguin and I truly hope he has a brilliant career. However, his success will be measured against that of Phil Kessel for his entire career. Good luck, kid. The following slides are designed to measure the success of every second overall selection since 199 ...

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