Pittsburgh Penguins
In 2005, the Penguins were one of the worst teams in the league, but they were able to draft Sidney Crosby.  Crosby was 6th in NHL scoring in his rookie (first) season in 2005-06, at the age of 18. In 2007, the Penguins made the playoffs, but were eliminated in five games by the Ottawa Senators in the first round. The next year, the Penguins advanced to the Stanley Cup final. However, the Detroit Red Wings beat them in six games.