What will the Leafs do?
Posted 6:23 PM ET | Comments 5
Who will the leafs pick? Will they grab Strome, Marner or Hanifan? That's the big question that everyone's asking right now. Let's analyze the situation in Arizona. Currently in the Coyotes system are London Knights teammates, Domi and Dvorak. If they select Marner, that gives them three. I don't know how they could pass that up! Perhaps they'll even make a trade with the Leafs for Matt Rupert to give them four after selecting Marner. The chemistry is already established, and that would go a long way for the rebuild in Arizona. I don't believe it is out of the realm of possibility that Arizona indeed chooses Mitch Marner.
Personally, I believe Marner to be the better overall player, his numbers speak for themselves, but the Leafs have been in desperate need of a number one center (with size) since Sundin's departure, and Marner will more than likely end up playing on the wing. Maybe he'll be the next Corey Perry, but what the leafs really need is a Ryan Getzlaf-esque player to build around, and Strome fits the build. However, I will not be unhappy if the Leafs select Marner.
Without a doubt, it will take at least 5 years for the leafs to re-estabish themselves as a playoff team, and perhaps 7-8 years before they become legitimate contenders.
I hope the leafs trade Phil Kessel, as that will speed the rebuilding process up, as they'll surely receive some quality prospects and picks in the deal; heck, maybe they'll even pull off a trade with the Hurricanes for the 5th overall pick (as reported last week; highly improbable, I know, but definitely possible). They'd have to take back Semin to make this deal work from Carolina's perspective.
I know one thing, I cannot wait until the draft. This is a very exciting time to be a Leafs fan, as the much needed rebuild will finally commence.
Personally, I believe Marner to be the better overall player, his numbers speak for themselves, but the Leafs have been in desperate need of a number one center (with size) since Sundin's departure, and Marner will more than likely end up playing on the wing. Maybe he'll be the next Corey Perry, but what the leafs really need is a Ryan Getzlaf-esque player to build around, and Strome fits the build. However, I will not be unhappy if the Leafs select Marner.
Without a doubt, it will take at least 5 years for the leafs to re-estabish themselves as a playoff team, and perhaps 7-8 years before they become legitimate contenders.
I hope the leafs trade Phil Kessel, as that will speed the rebuilding process up, as they'll surely receive some quality prospects and picks in the deal; heck, maybe they'll even pull off a trade with the Hurricanes for the 5th overall pick (as reported last week; highly improbable, I know, but definitely possible). They'd have to take back Semin to make this deal work from Carolina's perspective.
I know one thing, I cannot wait until the draft. This is a very exciting time to be a Leafs fan, as the much needed rebuild will finally commence.
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Nucker stop being a D. hurricanes need to trade the staals or trade for someone, because they only have a few years with him in is prim
LOL they are gonna get better offer than leaf trash
Semin, Liles and 5th pick for Kessel...Kadri, Gardiner, Percy, 24th pick and 2nd round pick for next year to ARI for 3rd pick! Leafs Draft Strome, Marner and Hanifin! That would be nice!