With a nod to this year's Stanley Cup final, Ken Campbell presents his top five rescues from the NHL's scrap heap.
With a nod to this year's Stanley Cup final, Ken Campbell presents his top five rescues from the NHL's scrap heap.moreVideos
When teams are scanning the NHL's waiver wire, it's often out of desperation. And when they get a player, it's often because they are a bottom-feeder in the NHL standings at the time.
But sometimes, hockey's version of American Pickers find themselves a hidden gem. Not often, but it does happen. In fact (hint, hint), it's happening in this year's Stanley Cup final.
Without giving anything away, here are the top five waiver wire pickups of all-time:
With a nod to this year's Stanley Cup final, Ken Campbell presents his top five rescues from the NHL's scrap heap.moreVideos
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