The 132nd Pick: Hidden NHL Gems

The 132nd pick in the NHL draft isn’t usually where future stars emerge—but history proves it’s possible. From Jean Lamarre’s draft in 1972 to Hall of Famer Daniel Alfredsson’s near-miss, players selected this late have carved out NHL careers. Two even hoisted the Stanley Cup: Andy Moog and Darren Helm. Today, players like Eric Pohlkamp are turning pro, while others develop overseas or in minor leagues. With the Flames holding this pick, the hunt for hidden gems continues—because sometimes, the best players are found when you least expect them. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9534da6706283c31