Every 8th pick in NHL draft history
64 players have gone 8th in the NHL draft since 1963, from Bill Cosburn to Viggo Bjorck in 2026. The most decorated: Ray Bourque (1979; 5x Norris Trophy, Calder Trophy), Bob Gainey (1973; 4x Selke Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy), and Zach Werenski (2015; Norris Trophy). 58 of the 64 won nothing on the NHL honours list.
Honours from the NHL award history, matched to the pick by name. Picks from the NHL's own records.