Historically, players drafted in the 5th round aren't the most noteworthy or exciting, but this player definitely put an end to that stigma. Darren Helm, a long time Detroit Red Wing, was an instrumental part of their success during their Cup runs in the late 2000's. Helm was selected 132nd overall in 2005. Since his early debut in the NHL, Darren Helm was a force to be reckoned with possessing championship calibre since day one.
General manager Steve Yzerman will be the man responsible for scooping up diamonds in the rough in this year's draft. Can he potentially find a hidden gem comparable to Darren Helm? If so, it would undoubtedly increase the Red Wings chances of being Stanley Cup contenders once again.
