While there may not be that much excitement heading into the 2013 NHL draft for the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to their pick being well outside the top 10 (although at this point, I'm sure Leafs fans aren't complaining), this year's draft is still an important one for Toronto, which needs to replenish its prospect pool.
Following the graduation of prospects Jake Gardiner (the 2011-12 season), Matt Frattin and Nazem Kadri (this past season), Toronto's prospect pool doesn't boast many top-tier names.
Joe Colborne gave Leafs fans reason for excitement toward the end of the 2013 season, and Morgan Rielly's raw talent has fans impatiently waiting for his development. But beyond that, there aren't many impressive young players. In fact, hockeysfuture.com now has Toronto's system ranked 24th among NHL teams.
Luckily for the Buds, the 2013 draft class is one of the deeper classes in recent memory. Even at pick No. 21, Toronto should be able to snag a solid young gun who can help bolster its farm system.
The question is, how should the Leafs approach their first- and second-round selections this year?
While the ...
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NHL Draft 2013: How the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Approach the Early Rounds
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