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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
Tkaczuk is also a bad example because his career was de-railed by concussions.
Although, 6th Overall hasn't exactly been a gold-mine over the years:
2012 Hampus Lindholm D Rogle (Swe) Anaheim Ducks
2011 Mika Zibanejad C Djurgardens IF (Swe) Ottawa Senators
2010 Brett Connolly RW Prince George (WHL) Tampa Bay Lightning
2009 Oliver Ekman Larsson D Leksand (Swe) Phoenix Coyotes
2008 Nikita Filatov LW Moscow CSKA-2 Columbus Blue Jackets
2007 Sam Gagner RW London (OHL) Edmonton Oilers
2006 Derick Brassard C Drummondville (QMJHL) Columbus Blue Jackets
2005 Gilbert Brule C Vancouver Giants (WHL) Columbus Blue Jackets
2004 Al Montoya G U. of Michigan (NCAA) New York Rangers
2003 Milan Michalek LW/RW Ceske Budejovice HC (Czech) San Jose Sharks
2002 Scott Upshall LW/RW Kamloops Blazers (WHL) Nashville Predators
2001 Mikko Koivu C TPS Turku (FNL) Minnesota Wild
2000 Scott Hartnell C Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) Nashville Predators
1999 Brian Finley G Barrie Colts (OHL) Nashville Predators
1998 Rico Fata RW London Knights (OHL) Calgary Flames
1997 Daniel Tkaczuk C Barrie Colts (OHL) Calgary Flames
1996 Boyd Devereaux C Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Edmonton Oilers
1995 Steve Kelly LW Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) Edmonton Oilers
1994 Ryan Smyth LW Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) Edmonton Oilers
1993 Viktor Kozlov C Moscow Dynamo (Russia) San Jose Sharks
1992 Cory Stillman C Windsor Spitfires (OHL) Calgary Flames
1991Peter Forsberg C Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik (SEL) Philadelphia Flyers
1990 Scott Scissons C Saskatoon Blades (WHL) New York Islanders
1989 Adam Bennett D Sudbury Wolves (OHL) Chicago Blackhawks
1988 Scott Pearson LW Kingston Canadians (OHL) Toronto Maple Leafs
1987 Dave Archibald RW Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) Minnesota North Stars
1986 Vincent Damphousse C Laval Titan (QMJHL) Toronto Maple Leafs
1985 Brad Dalgarno RW Hamilton Steelhawks (OHL) New York Islanders
1984 Craig Redmond D Canadian National Team (Intl) Los Angeles Kings
1983 John MacLean RW Oshawa Generals (OHL) New Jersey Devils
1981 Jim Benning D Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) Toronto Maple Leafs
1980 Paul Coffey D Kitchener Rangers (OHA) Edmonton Oilers
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Half of those players have had some measure of success playing in the NHL. Cannot belive Forsberg was picked sixth. Makes me want Lindholm at that spot even more.