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Re-Drafting Toronto Maple Leafs History: 2013 NHL Entry Draft

By Stephen Nixon

NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 30: Frederik Gauthier poses with the front office after being selected number twenty one overall in the first round by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 30: Frederik Gauthier poses with the front office after being selected number twenty one overall in the first round by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 21: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to make a play against Seth Jones #3 of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 21: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to make a play against Seth Jones #3 of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

#3. Tampa Bay Lightning

Actual: Jonathan Drouin

Re-Draft: Seth Jones

The original selection in this draft seemed like an offensive weapon that would light up the NHL for years.

After scoring 105 points in 48 games in the QJMHL, Jonathan Drouin looked ready for the NHL. Unfortunately his career hasn’t panned out the way he’d hoped or Tampa Bay had hoped, as they traded Drouin only four years after drafting him.

Seth Jones is another player who was traded at a similar time as Drouin, but it was more of a hockey trade than anything. Nashville had a ton of great defensemen and wanted more scoring help so they shipped Jones to Columbus for Ryan Johansen.

The trade has worked out for both sides, but probably more for Jones who is now one of the best young defenseman in the NHL.

Jones’ play in the past few years had made him a strong candidate for a Norris Trophy for the next decade.

#4. Nashville Predators

Actual: Seth Jones

Re-Draft: Sean Monahan

For anyone who follows the @boringmonahan account on Twitter, it’s an absolute joy, although Sean Monahan’s game is far from boring.

In seven seasons with the Calgary Flames, he’s yet to have a season where he scored less than 20 goals.

If you’re comparing Monahan to someone in the NHL, John Tavares is a player that comes to mind.

Sean Monahan:

  • Year 4: 27 goals, 58 points
  • Year 5: 31 goals, 64 points
  • Year 6: 34 goals, 82 points
  • Year 7: 22 goals, 48 points
  • Total: 274 Games Played: 114 Goals, 252 Points

John Tavares:

  • Year 4: 28 goals, 47 points
  • Year 5: 24 goals, 66 points
  • Year 6: 38 goals, 86 points
  • Year 7: 33 goals, 70 points
  • Total: 267 Games, 123 Goals, 269 Points

Tavares has a few more goals and points but Monahan is in the ball-park, as Tavares has also yet to have a season where he scored less than 20 goals in a season.

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