When it comes to NHL draft history, some picks are forgettable—and then there's the one that New York Rangers fans would rather erase from memory entirely.

Let's rewind to the second round of the 2007 NHL Draft, a round that hockey fans are still shaking their heads at. Of all the players selected in that round, less than half ever made it to the NHL. It was, by any measure, a draft class to forget.

There were bright spots, of course. P.K. Subban and Wayne Simmonds emerged as clear success stories, becoming impactful NHL stars. But for every hit, there were plenty of misses.

And then there's Antoine Lafleur.

Selected 48th overall by the New York Rangers, Lafleur's career arc is a cautionary tale. After being drafted, he played just two underwhelming seasons in the QMJHL before hanging up his skates entirely—except for a brief, forgettable stint in senior A hockey years later.

In a draft round already riddled with disappointments, Lafleur stands out. Some players see their careers cut short by injury or circumstance, but this was simply a case of a prospect who didn't develop and walked away from the game.

The Rangers have had their share of draft successes over the years, but this pick—a second-rounder who never even sniffed the NHL—is one they'd surely love to have back. In the world of hockey what-ifs, Antoine Lafleur remains a stark reminder that not every draft day gamble pays off.