The 2018 NHL Entry Draft has ended and the Toronto Maple Leafs have made their picks.
Considering that these kids are roughly 4 years away from even sniffing the NHL, it’s tough to judge them too harshly at this moment. We’ve all seen shaky-looking picks flourish into superstars throughout their development countless times. Just look at Andreas Johnsson, former seventh-round pick. The guy was an afterthought in 2013 and is now a potential top-six forward in one of the league’s most potent offensive attacks.
It’s not an uncommon occurrence.
Still, this is a hockey website and therefore judgements must be made. This week, I tasked the EIL Staff with answering the question:
How do you feel about the Leafs’ performance in the draft?
Did you expect a trade? Different selections? Anything, really.
The answers may, in fact, shock you.