Ducks’ 2005 Draft: What If Crosby Was There | Anaheim Ducks News

The 2005 NHL draft’s second overall pick, Bobby Ryan, became a solid scorer for the Ducks—nearly 300 points and a Calder runner-up—but what if they’d snagged Sidney Crosby instead? Crosby’s generational talent could’ve turned Anaheim into a dynasty with Getzlaf and Perry. While Ryan was great, Crosby would’ve elevated any team—and other elite picks like Price and Kopitar slipped later. The Ducks did win a Cup, so it wasn’t all bad, but the “what ifs” linger. Now, fans are watching Leo Carlsson, another second-pick, hoping he can match Ryan’s legacy—or better.

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