lextune
I'm too old for this.
I didn't mention Gretz or Orr because the OP seemed to be specifically asking about drafts.
But if you just want to talk about hype surrounding hockey players here is the list from my lifetime:
Group 1:
Orr
Lemieux
Gretzky
Lindros
Group 2:
Crosby
Lafleur
Perreault
I see people mentioning the likes of Daigle and Ovechkin and that is just crazy. Even with modern media neither one of them approaches the level of excitement surrounding the other players I mentioned.
But if you just want to talk about hype surrounding hockey players here is the list from my lifetime:
Group 1:
Orr
Lemieux
Gretzky
Lindros
Group 2:
Crosby
Lafleur
Perreault
I see people mentioning the likes of Daigle and Ovechkin and that is just crazy. Even with modern media neither one of them approaches the level of excitement surrounding the other players I mentioned.