Uncover the Shocking Draft Blunders and Hidden Gems Unveiled for Every NHL Team This Decade
Worst: Kristian Vesalainen
Winnipeg’s three best candidates for “worst pick” — Vesalainen, Logan Stanley and Ville Heinola — were all taken close to where Bob McKenzie’s consensus rankings placed them. Even in Stanley’s case, where they traded up, the Jets picked him close to his projection, so we’ll go with the least impressive career: Vesalainen got into 70 games, scoring five points, and now plays in Finland. — Murat Ates
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