Uncover the Shocking Draft Blunders and Hidden Gems Unveiled for Every NHL Team This Decade
Worst: Cody Glass
Taken sixth overall in 2017 as the first draft pick in Golden Knights history, Glass entered the organization with hopes of being a franchise cornerstone for years to come. He fell short of those expectations, producing only 22 points in two seasons marred by injuries. He was traded to Nashville in 2021 for little return. — Jesse Granger
Washington Capitals
Best: Aliaksei Protas
With all due respect to Washington’s current crop of prospects — Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall and the like — the pick here has to be Protas. The 91st overall pick in 2019, Protas had established himself as a useful piece even before his 30-goal breakout in 2024-25. Getting a player in the late third round of his caliber, with a skill set that diverse, was a huge win for the Caps’ front office.
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