In terms of an actual year of first-time eligible players, 1989 was terrible. The class of players born between September 16, 1970 and September 15, 1971 rates among the worst ever. If not for the growing optimism surrounding the USSR, this draft tanks hard. The first round still causes nightmares for scouts, with only four top-end players: Sundin, Guerin, Holik and Kolzig. After Foote, the second round was completely forgettable (Dafoe was a one-year wonder).
Draper won the Selke as well as four cups and international medals.