When it comes to displaying elite offensive creativity, Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning comes to mind. The 32-year-old Russian right winger is having a season for the ages. Some might say he is posting “video game numbers,” or scoring at will.

The two time Stanley Cup champion was selected 58th overall in round 2 of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Lightning. This was the same draft that the Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first overall, followed by the Colorado Avalanche, who selected Gabriel Landeskog with the second pick.

Turn away Toronto Maple Leafs fans, as the Leafs could have selected Kucherov with the 22nd pick, however elected to take former Oshawa General Tyler Biggs. Biggs never suited up in an NHL game, and retired in 2019, while toiling in the ECHL.

Kucherov is the only player in his draft class to earn more than 1,000 career NHL points.

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