Tanking isn't just about picking first. Would it be nice? Sure....but picking Top 5 is still great.
Seguin was 2nd overall
Price was 5th overall
Malkin was 2nd overall
Kessel was 5th overall
Toews was 3rd overall
Johansen was 4th overall
Backstrom was 4th overall
Hedman was 2nd overall
Do you get stars from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th rounds? Sure. But the lower you pick...the lower the percentage that you're going to hit. That can't be argued. Tanking is about math...it's about percentages. Putting your team in the best position to get as high a pick as possible and be able to add the best talent available. Yes...there are no absolutes...this argument has been made a thousand times...."LOOK AT THE RED WINGS" Whenever someone brings up the Red Wings, you can name 15 teams who's star players are Top 5 picks.
Give yourself the best chance to add the best talent. It's up to the scouting staff to take advantage of those opportunities.