Way, way back in 2013, the Calgary Flames selected Sean Monahan in the first round at sixth overall. At the time it wasn't considered the sexiest pick, but Monahan was the best player left of the top group and he's turned out to be the player the Flames needed at that spot.
In 2014, the Flames got their highest pick since moving to Calgary, completing their "Sham for Sam" season by selecting Sam Bennett at fourth overall. He was not the sexiest pick, but was the best player remaining of the top group and somehow fell to them despite being the top-ranked North American skater that season.