Patrik Stefan

ANALYSIS
The soon-to-be 27-year-old was a former number one pick overall (1999) but suffice to say he has failed miserably in his attempt to live up to his draft billing. His best season came just before the lockout (2003-04) when he managed to produce 41 points in 82 games for the Thrashers. Given his struggles on North American ice, there is good reason to believe he may make this move to Europe permanent. He played overseas during the lockout and was a star, potting 13 goals, 41 points and a plus-13 rating in 37 games with Ilves Tampere. He also produced a point per game in the playoffs that year. Sometimes it's better to be a big fish in a small pond than a minnow in the ocean.