Undrafted Players Prove Vital to NHL Teams' Success In a shocking trend that has left hockey fans and analysts reeling, a growing number of National Hockey League (NHL) teams are finding crucial contributions from players who were overlooked in the annual draft. Once considered an afterthought, undrafted players are now becoming increasingly essential to their teams' success, often providing a spark that propels them to the top of the league standings. From gritty forwards to puck-stopping goalies, these under-the-radar talents are challenging the conventional wisdom that only draft picks can make it to the big leagues. As the NHL continues to evolve, the story of undrafted players' rise to prominence is one that promises to captivate hockey enthusiasts and inspire a new generation of players.

How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams' success  ESPN