Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Things to do While the NHL Is Suspended

1) Get to know the upcoming draft class

While the rest of this season’s structure is still up in the air, one thing is sure to take place no matter what–the NHL draft.

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have a first round pick this year, but that shouldn’t stop you from wanting to learn about the upcoming players who will be taking over the league in the next few years.

The Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs still hold a second round pick, two fourth’s, a fifth, and three in the sixth and seventh rounds each. There’s plenty of talent in the later rounds that can be uncovered and it’s always interesting to try and figure out who would fit the Leafs  system best.

Using sites like Elite Prospects, Hockey Prospect and even the NHL’s own draft rankings, you can figure out who the Toronto Maple Leafs might want to consider drafting in the later rounds or who might just be a diamond in the rough.

And, while it’s unlikely, there is still the remote possibility that the NHL season could resume, and that the Leafs then miss the playoffs.  Should that occur, they would not give the Carolina Hurricanes their first round pick this year, and would then select one of the better prospects available.