It finally happened, the draft came, the draft went, and the Shanaplan is real.
This will be the first of a series looking specifically at the Toronto Maple Leafs 2015 Draft Class and wow, at first glance did they ever get some steals in the middle and late rounds. It all started at pick No.4 and London Knights C/RW Mitch Marner, also affectionately known as “The Magician”.
Getting To Know: Mitch Marner
Age: 18
Position: Right Wing (Leafs think he can play Center in the NHL)
Shoots: Right Handed
Height / Weight: 5ft11 / 160lbs
League / Team: Ontario Hockey League (OHL) / London Knights
Drafted: 4th Overall, 1st Round, 2015 NHL Entry Draft
Contract Status: Unsigned, Leafs have until the 2016 NHL Entry Draft to sign him to an Entry Level Contract, however he cannot play in any regular season games until then – so no 9 game trial until he signs his 3yr ELC.