"Hidden Gems: The Rise of the Undrafted NHL Stars" In a league where millions are invested in scouting and drafting top talent, a surprising trend has emerged: undrafted players are becoming increasingly vital to NHL teams' success. From Tyler Johnson, who went undrafted but has since scored over 200 goals, to Andrew Shaw, who has won two Stanley Cups without ever being selected in the NHL draft, these under-the-radar players are proving that talent can come from anywhere. With the help of advanced analytics and savvy coaching, NHL teams are now more willing to take chances on undrafted free agents, and the results are paying off. But what sets these players apart, and how are teams identifying them? Read on to find out how undrafted players are becoming the secret sauce to NHL teams' championship runs."

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