Before every NHL draft, every expert makes his predictions and tries to find the rare gem.

Sometimes some experts make sweeping statements and choose to go against the grain, knowing that they will be considered geniuses if their prediction turns out to be correct, but on the other hand, that their publications will remain in the archives forever if they remain in the field.

For example, no one dared to go against public opinion in this year’s draft, although everyone had the right of way Macklin Celebrini at the top of their list.

That is exactly what should have been done Grant McCaggformer professional recruiter for the Montreal Canadiens, in 2015, talking about the famous draft.

While literally all analysts had done this Connor McDavid far ahead of all players of his generation, McCagg, who is now the chief analyst of the specialized website RecruitsHe saw his teammate Dylan Strome before him and made a statement that has not stood the test of time.

“I honestly put Dylan Strome ahead of Connor McDavid. People will laugh today, but come back in a few years and see me and see who laughed.”

-Grant McCagg

Almost 1000 points later, more than triple Strome’s number, we confirm that it’s still the same people who find this statement hilarious!

Obviously, this big mistake does not diminish McCagg’s knowledge and experience, as even the best can make mistakes, but let’s just say it would have been a real scandal if the Oilers’ chief recruiter had decided to Dylan Stromeas good as it is, Connor McDavid in 2015.

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