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One recent draft pick from each team looking like a BUST

Created by: nintendofan721
Team: 2022-23 Custom Team
Initial Creation Date: Dec. 9, 2022
Published: Dec. 9, 2022
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These are all players that should not be officially declared busts yet, but look to be heading towards bust territory. Most of these players are former first round picks or are not where they were expected to be when drafted. I did not include anyone under the age of 22 because it’s too early and wouldn’t be fair. And some teams were difficult for me to add someone so if a good NHL player is on this list, their team is probably good at drafting.

Note that these are based on the team that drafted them, NOT who they are playing for now.
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31$82,500,000$32,812,041$0$2,265,000$49,687,959
Left WingCentreRight Wing
Logo of the Buffalo Sabres
$2,000,000$2,000,000
C
UFA - 1
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$350,000$350K)
C, LW, RW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Dallas Stars
$750,000$750,000
LW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
$750,000$750,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Detroit Red Wings
$1,825,000$1,825,000
RW, LW
RFA - 3
Logo of the New Jersey Devils
$975,000$975,000
C
RFA - 1
Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
$3,000,000$3,000,000
RW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Nashville Predators
$1,450,000$1,450,000
LW, RW
RFA - 2
Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
$750,000$750,000
C, LW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Florida Panthers
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LW, RW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers
$1,200,000$1,200,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Colorado Avalanche
$750,000$750,000
C
RFA - 1
Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
$750,000$750,000
LW, RW
RFA - 1
Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights
$1,200,000$1,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
Gauthier, Frederik
$750,000$750,000
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
$764,167$764,167 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
C
RFA - 1
Logo of the Ottawa Senators
$950,000$950,000
C
UFA - 1
Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights
$1,500,000$1,500,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
Logo of the Nashville Predators
$874,125$874,125
C, RW
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Logo of the Ottawa Senators
$750,000$750,000
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Vancouver Canucks
$883,750$883,750 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
RD
RFA - 2
Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
$825,000$825,000
LD
RFA - 2
Logo of the Boston Bruins
$1,137,500$1,137,500
LD/RD
UFA - 2
Logo of the Arizona Coyotes
$1,550,000$1,550,000
LD
RFA - 1
Logo of the Montreal Canadiens
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Washington Capitals
$750,000$750,000
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Anaheim Ducks
$750,000$750,000
LD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Washington Capitals
$762,500$762,500
LD
RFA - 2
Logo of the Winnipeg Jets
$900,000$900,000
LD
RFA - 1

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Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:39 p.m.
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Dekesaladekes
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I’d put turcotte over kupari. One was the 5OA pick the other was 20OA. Atleast kupari is playing in the nhl
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Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:43 p.m.
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frederik gauthier isnt looking like a bust, he is a bust.
Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:43 p.m.
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Quoting: Dekes
I’d put turcotte over kupari. One was the 5OA pick the other was 20OA. Atleast kupari is playing in the nhl


Did you read the description?
Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.
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Quoting: nintendofan721
Did you read the description?


My bad lol
Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:52 p.m.
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Rasmus Kupari: 19 points in his first 80 games.
Tage Thompson: 21 points in his first 106 games.

Of course, the problem is there is no one else on the Kings rosters who qualifies by your specifications.
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Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:59 p.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
Rasmus Kupari: 19 points in his first 80 games.
Tage Thompson: 21 points in his first 106 games.

Of course, the problem is there is no one else on the Kings rosters who qualifies by your specifications.


Exactly! I had difficulty finding someone for them. Just tells you how good they are at drafting.
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Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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frederik gauthier isnt looking like a bust, he is a bust.


Honestly I couldn’t find anyone for the Leafs who meets the requirements to be on this list. You should be happy about that as a fan smile
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Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:14 p.m.
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Honestly I couldn’t find anyone for the Leafs who meets the requirements to be on this list. You should be happy about that as a fan smile


Tyler Biggs would have been a great candidate for it. Gauthier at least played quite a few NHL games. The Leafs even traded up to draft Biggs.
Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:33 p.m.
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Edited Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:42 p.m.
Dylan Gambrel shouldn't be considered a Bust or Bust-ish. he wasn't highly touted and was never seen as more than a depth player (which he is)
in his draft the only players to significantly exceed his play and production that were drafted after him are - Jesper Bratt, Brandon Hagel, Ross Colton, Victor Mete, Rem Pitlick, & Adam Fox.
and while that's a solid group they were all hidden gems that every team passed on multiple times.

If anyone for the sharks I would put Ryan Merkley who is 22 with a ton of talent and upside but just hasn't put it together yet.
or the 2015 30th OA Jeremy Roy D who had talent but injuries destroyed his career and never played an NHL game.
and there are 33 guys with 50+ points who were drafted after him and 6 top 4 D drafted after him in the 2nd round alone.
Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:34 p.m.
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I want Gourde back
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Cal Foote
Dec. 9, 2022 at 8:53 p.m.
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Xercuses
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No Blues?
Dec. 9, 2022 at 9:33 p.m.
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Nuck Fan
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Its not too early for Juolevi, he is a bust.
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Dec. 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
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Quoting: xercuses
No Blues?


I went with Klim Kostin. If you read the description, you’ll know I did this based on the team that drafted them.
 
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