Hidden NHL Draft Gems

During the year in which the Penguins took Sidney Crosby first overall, they also landed cornerstone defenseman Kris Letang at 62. Jack Johnson (Hurricanes, No. 3) was the first of the 21 blueliners taken ahead of Letang. The Kings struck gold with Jonathan Quick (No. 72), who led them to silver (the Stanley Cup) in 2012. Goalies taken ahead of him: Kristofer Westblom (Wild, 65), Pier-Olivier Pelletier (Coyotes, 59), Ondrej Pavelec (Thrashers, 41), Jeff Frazee (Devils, 38), Tyler Plante (Panthers, 32), Tuukka Rask (Maple Leafs, 21) and Carey Price (Canadiens, 5). Other '05 notables: D Keith Yandle (Coyotes, 4th Rd. at 105) and RW Patric Hornqvist (Predators, 7th Rd. at 230 -- the last player taken in that draft.)