The 1980's was the highest scoring decade in the NHL. The fans would remain standing as goal scoring was plentiful. The high-octane offense teams dominated the decade and set the trend.

It's a tough road to the NHL and most chose the route of junior hockey, but by the 1980's players would emerge from the US colleges and not only make it to the NHL, but become Hall of Famers.

Despite being late round draft picks or not drafted at all, this group of future Hall of Famers were essentially on the outside looking in and had to overcome the odds just to get an NHL tryout.

From first overall picks to hidden gems, this episode features a cast of stars that emerged from the NHL draft. This...is scoring at the draft.