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

By Chris Bushell

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 ***
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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Carolina Hurricanes Ray Whitney (13) waves to the crowd as he is honored for having played in his 1000th NHL game. (Chris Seward/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT via Getty Images) /

#1 Ray Whitney, San Jose Sharks – 1991

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When he was drafted in 1991, there were only 22 picks per round. Officially it makes Ray Whitney a second rounder. In 2018 that’s a first-round pick so we’ll count it. He played for eight teams in 21 years, appearing in 1330 NHL games and amassing 1064 points.

Whitney eclipsed 30 assists and 50 points in 12 of his 21 seasons and was a two-time All-Star. Add in a Stanley Cup win with 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, and could make the Hockey Hall of Fame one day.

If Anaheim finds the next Ray Whitney and holds on to him, GM Bob Murray will add to his tremendous draft track record and set the Ducks up long term. NHL History, as well as Ducks history, say that it can happen.

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