Anaheim Ducks can find good value with 23rd overall draft pick

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks skates in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round against the San Jose Sharks during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 14, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

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There are under 20 days until the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Things are heating up for for the Anaheim Ducks who pick 23rd overall. We have some of the best players selected in that slot.

All eyes turn to mock drafts and Twitter chatter for who the Ducks will select with the 23rd overall pick, to hopefully be a key piece of their future. It’s the first time since being swept out of the playoffs by Vegas that they have something to look forward to. Some may think with a late first round pick there isn’t much value, history proves them wrong.

The Anaheim Ducks have become masters if finding gems in the late first round. If you need proof look no further than Rickard Rakell (30th overall in 2011), Corey Perry (28th overall in 2003) and potentially Sam Steel (30th overall in 2016). Even the history of the 23rd overall pick has produced some gems.

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