I'll tell you what is hard to believe....the parade of #1 overall (plus a few Top 7) picks that Edmonton had (as detailed in Brooks column) and the Top 5 picks that Buffalo has had -- and what they haven't been able to do with that luck.
I reember the Eric Lindross Fiasco back in 1992, coming right on the heels of Ron Francis' 70-footer probably costing us a Stanley Cup.
Hey, we were DUE for some good luck the last 2 years, Phil ! :D