The 2016-2017 season is going to be an assessment year for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and another year of missing the playoffs – but they’ll likely be better than last year.
The conversation the Leafs should be in for the 2017 NHL Draft should be 5-10 instead of 1-5 when all is said and done, which leaves them in an interesting position with regards to their pressing needs.
It’s no secret that top four defense is a position of dire need moving forward, especially on the right side.
Callan Foote, son of Adam Foote, just happens to be a right shot defender with a top four projection in the NHL – and he’s currently ranked 10th by Hockey Prospect and Future Considerations, according to Elite Prospects.