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Toronto Maple Leafs: The Great 2009 NHL Entry Re-Draft

By Stephen Nixon

MONTREAL - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri poses with members of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization after being drafted during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
MONTREAL - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri poses with members of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization after being drafted during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 12: Ryan O’Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with the Conn Smythe trophy following the Blues victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 12: Ryan O’Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with the Conn Smythe trophy following the Blues victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2009 NHL Entry Draft Re-Draft

#3. Colorado Avalanche

Actual: Matt Duchene

Re-Draft: Ryan O’Reilly

This pick is actually kind of ironic because the Avalanche selected O’Reilly with the 33rd overall pick in this actual draft. In that real draft, Colorado had one of the greatest draft year’s of all-time.

The Avalanche’s first three round selections went as followed: First Round (Matt Duchene), Second Round (Ryan O’Reilly), Third Round (Tyson Barrie). That is incredible.

In a re-draft, the Avalanche would be lucky to pick him up again, as he’s shown to be one of the best two-way centers in the NHL. O’Reilly is not only a Stanley Cup champion, but he’s also won the Conn Smythe Trophy, Selke Trophy and Lady Byng Trophy.

O’Reilly is a proven winner and his determination and passion on the ice is what makes him such a high pick in this re-draft.

#4. Atlanta Thrashers

Actual: Evander Kane

Re-Draft: Evander Kane

It’s a real shame that the Atlanta Trashers no longer exist, because selfishly I loved their jerseys.

This was a tough pick to make because Matt Duchene is still available, but the Thrashers made the right choice with Kane.

Duchene and Kane statistically are similar players but it comes down to which player would you want when it matters?

Kane can score 30 goals a year while playing with an edge that teams love in the playoffs. Kane has also seen a resurgence in his career since moving to the San Jose Sharks whereas Duchene’s career has slipped after moving to Ottawa, Columbus and recently Nashville.

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