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Top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Picks of All-Time

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a shot on goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period at BB&T Center on February 27, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a shot on goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period at BB&T Center on February 27, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 15: Wendel Clark #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Dallas Stars on March 15, 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 15: Wendel Clark #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Dallas Stars on March 15, 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) /

3) Wendel Clark

Drafted 1st overall in the 1985 NHL Draft

The first ever first overall pick in Maple Leafs history was none other than Wendel Clark.

Known for his rough style of play combined with scoring prowess, Clark was quickly beloved as a Maple Leaf and soon became a leader on this team.

Although he was traded away in 1994 to the Quebec Nordiques for another Toronto Maple Leafs legend in Mats Sundin, he would eventually return to Toronto through another trade with the New York Islanders in 1996.

Throughout his storied career, Clark captured the hearts of many Leafs fans. He was a crucial leader for the Leafs in the 90s, serving as captain from 1991 to 1994.

His production was also impressive, especially during the 1993 playoffs, in which he recorded 20 points in 21 games, and in the 1993-94 season in which he scored 46 goals and 76 points in just 64 games.

Clark ended his career as a Leaf in 2000, and totalled 260 goals and 181 assists for 441 points in 608 games with the Leafs.

He’ll always be one of the most beloved Maple Leafs players and he will always hold a very special place in Toronto Maple Leafs draft history as their first ever first overall pick.

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