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The Top 10 Draft Busts 2014

The Top 10 Draft Busts 2014

Draft Class: 2014
Created By: sensonfire
Published: Oct. 16, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.
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For the purposes of this post, a draft bust is "a highly touted or highly selected draftee that does not meet expectations".


Rankings are based on how high the draft bust was selected.


If there is still hope for a draft pick from 2014 to turn things around, they are not included.


In order to officially declare a player as a bust, at least 5 years must have elapsed from the day of the draft in which such player was selected.


That means any decision on declaring a player that was drafted in 2017 or later would be premature.


Enjoy :)
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Florida PanthersLogo of the Buffalo Sabres
2Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
3Logo of the Edmonton Oilers-
4Logo of the Calgary Flames-
5Logo of the New York Islanders-
6Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-
7Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
8Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs-
9Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-
10Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Ottawa Senators
11Logo of the Nashville Predators-
12Logo of the Phoenix Coyotes-
13Logo of the Washington Capitals-
14Logo of the Dallas Stars-
15Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-
16Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-
17Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-
18Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
19Logo of the Tampa Bay Lightning-
20Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the San Jose Sharks
21Logo of the St. Louis Blues-
22Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-
23Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-
24Logo of the Vancouver CanucksLogo of the Anaheim Ducks
25Logo of the Boston Bruins-
26Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-
27Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the Chicago Blackhawks
28Logo of the New York IslandersLogo of the New York Rangers
29Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
30Logo of the New Jersey Devils-
Oct. 16, 2021 at 3:04 p.m.
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A_Habs_fan
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Why is Bleackley considered a bust when he was drafted so late?
Oct. 16, 2021 at 3:14 p.m.
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Quoting: A_Habs_fan
Why is Bleackley considered a bust when he was drafted so late?


Bleackley was a 1st round pick in 2014.

He was drafted 23rd overall.



He re-entered the draft in 2016 and was drafted in the 5th round at 144th overall.

As a result, the Colorado Avalanche received an extra 2nd round pick that year as compensation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conner_Bleackley



For some reason, the server on Capfriendly has him drafted in the same spot in both 2014 and 2016, which is incorrect.

Good catch! smile
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 4:46 p.m.
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Perlini might be making a NHL comeback, he had 6 5v5 goals in 6 preseason games on a line with shore and Turris and he did have his best years under Tippet
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Oct. 17, 2021 at 12:55 p.m.
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Man I love these lists. Good work man
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Oct. 17, 2021 at 5:05 p.m.
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Ho-Sang really was not really given a good opportunity with the Isles due to Trotz's distrust of rookies

I think hes gonna be a rebound story

Cause as we saw there is still so much talent yet was never used correctly.
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Oct. 17, 2021 at 6:16 p.m.
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Ho-Sang really was not really given a good opportunity with the Isles due to Trotz's distrust of rookies

I think hes gonna be a rebound story

Cause as we saw there is still so much talent yet was never used correctly.


I think there is more to that than just Trotz's distrust of rookies.

There is a significant personality component in this as well.



1. After being drafted in the 1st round in 2014, Ho-Sang was late for his first training camp with the Islanders on the very first day.

He was sent back to junior and told not to come back until the next training camp 12 months later.



2. He was placed on waivers on at least two different occasions.



3. He never received anything more than 1 million per year on any contract extension.



4. Ho-Sang wanted to wear #66 for his jersey number one time.

Because his ego was so big that he thought he was as great as Mario Lemieux.

Lou Lamoriello then had to straighten him out.

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1600698



5. Although he went back to his hometown of Toronto on a PTO with the Leafs, he has so far failed to receive a SPC.

Capfriendly has since listed Ho-Sang as "inactive".

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/joshua-ho-sang




There is no doubt in my mind that Josh Ho-Sang is a bust.

No doubt in my mind.
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Oct. 25, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
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ha Perlini is actually on the oilers now lol
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