The 2003 NHL Draft is perhaps the best draft of all time, 17 players picked in the first round went on to be all stars. Players such as Patrice Bergeron, Shea Weber, Loui Eriksson, Corey Crawford, David Backes and Jimmy Howard were all picked in the 2nd round. Joe Pavelski was taken in the 7th round and Dustin Byfuglien was taken in the 8th round of the draft. If the 2003 draft was redrafted, the whole landscape of the league would be very different. 1. Pittsburgh Penguins-(G) Marc Andre Fleury Original pick: Marc-Andre Fleury Even though there were many great skaters available, the biggest need the Penguins had at the time was goaltending. Fleury has put together a legendary career, with a 439-250-77 record a 2.56 GAA and .913 SV% and 56 SO. Marc-Andre Fleury was an important part of the Penguins core, its safe to say that without him they don't win 3 stanley cups. 2. Carolina Hurricanes-(C) Patrice Bergeron Original pick: Eric Staal While Eric Staal was a very...
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