I think its a terrible pick by Hunter. They should have picked a safer pick in that spot instead of Kara.....who will NEVER play for the Marlies, let alone the Leafs.
They could have grabbed him in the 7th round. He was NOT ON ANY LIST.
Does anyone know how many players have regular spots in the NHL that were drafted after the 2nd round? 49! Do you know how my Leafs there are in that 49? NONE
I know some of you are Hunter fanatics. I am not one of them.
The Leafs can save millions in scouting staff and just draft from Central scouting. Had they done that in the last 3 years, the Leafs would currently have 14 players that have NHL experience. Hell, the Leafs should fire all scouts and hire the Central Scouting staff.
Matthews-No Brainer
Marner-No brainer
And, it seems Babcock did most of the scouting that brought in the swedish D men.
For 3 years we have seen Hunter go off the board and get guys he could have gotten in the 6th or 7th round.
Sometimes you have to pick the guy that is BPA at that spot and take a chance that the Dud you want will be available in the 7th round, or sign as an undrafted player.
We all know it takes time to develop players. But when with enough be enough with Hunter? I will give him one more year and if there are still no players outside the 2nd round, then he must go.
Riding Marner's coat tails has gone on long enough.
And with all that said, there was a better pick IN EACH OF HUNTERS 3 YEARS AT EVERY SPOT!