North American Central Scouting Service handed out grades to how the six Canadian teams perfomed:
Grade: A+
Breakdown: The Leafs went with offensive skill for their first pick, but then chose what GM Brian Burke called pick and axe men who could make Toronto tougher if and when they develop into NHL players. Ryan is a grinder who admires Sean Avery, Devane is one of the toughest fighters in junior and two others are 6-foot-4 or taller.
It is what it is -- I'll wait to see how good Kadri can be, and with his scoring & speed, he could be great.
Remember in Jagr's draft year he went 5th overall (nolan, nedved, primeau, ricci, jagr -- who would you take after their careers unfolded?) I think in a draft like this -- top picks don't always pan out.
But most Leafs fans are really disappointed they didn't get at least Schenn. Burke's lustre wore off last night -- poeple want change badly.
@mrswong3000 where was that? i'm from franklin michigan too.
mjrotter 4 months ago
Proud to say that I played with this skating prodigy...tear it up Ryan!
shanecal7 1 year ago
North American Central Scouting Service handed out grades to how the six Canadian teams perfomed:
Grade: A+
Breakdown: The Leafs went with offensive skill for their first pick, but then chose what GM Brian Burke called pick and axe men who could make Toronto tougher if and when they develop into NHL players. Ryan is a grinder who admires Sean Avery, Devane is one of the toughest fighters in junior and two others are 6-foot-4 or taller.
geary17 2 years ago
ya i like it a lot nazem kadri looks great
jkjtandylive 2 years ago
The newest Leaf.
leftjab123 2 years ago
Are you guys happy with leafs 1st choice?
feeel10 2 years ago
It is what it is -- I'll wait to see how good Kadri can be, and with his scoring & speed, he could be great.
Remember in Jagr's draft year he went 5th overall (nolan, nedved, primeau, ricci, jagr -- who would you take after their careers unfolded?) I think in a draft like this -- top picks don't always pan out.
But most Leafs fans are really disappointed they didn't get at least Schenn. Burke's lustre wore off last night -- poeple want change badly.
leftjab123 2 years ago