Confirmed with Link: Leafs will pick 1st pick in the 2016 NHL draft! Pt.3

[Woodman19]

Doesn't seem to be a new one up after the last one closed.

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[Banic]

I'm actually so pumped.. by bringing in Auston it really helps to slide others into their proper roles long term. We have the big #1 we've needed since sundin. Wr have a ton of quality #2 options not t mention the chance of Stammer. This also makes some of our better prospects expendable in trade (guys like Kapanen and Brown) depending on the return. If we can somehow get Vesey it will really our winger pool. Now just need a top rhd and goalie.

 

[dubey]

The entire NHL is waking up from nightmares

 

[Banic]

The entire NHL is waking up from nightmares

And taking a collective sigh of relief it wasn't Edmonton.

 

[A1LeafNation]

So it wasnt a dream...

 

[Tonka]

I'm actually so pumped.. by bringing in Auston it really helps to slide others into their proper roles long term. We have the big #1 we've needed since sundin. Wr have a ton of quality #2 options not t mention the chance of Stammer. This also makes some of our better prospects expendable in trade (guys like Kapanen and Brown) depending on the return. If we can somehow get Vesey it will really our winger pool. Now just need a top rhd and goalie.

We have a goalie in Bernier. I expect him to have much better numbers next year if Leafs can get a guy like Stamkos to join the team and revamp our defense.

 

[Damisoph]

Oh happy day.

 

[Revolt]

Happy day indeed. So pumped for Matthews.

 

[sukimono]

Man it's good to see all these crazy talented kids finally go to canadian markets, not a leafs fan but damn they will be a fun team to watch going forward. Congrats!

 

[Garbs]

 

[firstemperor]

Still can't believe it. Was mentally prepared for the 4th overall. Legit thought not only this team, but Toronto sports was cursed. Still super happy.

As for the draft, Matthews is the clear #1 by a mile. Can't wait for the WC to see him.

 

[Budsfan]

GOTTA SEE IT: BEHIND SCENES LOOK AT MAPLE LEAFS WINNING LOTTERY

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gotta-see-behind-scenes-look-maple-leafs-winning-lottery/

 

[Auston Matthews]

Woke up feeling like a million bucks!!!!!!!

 

[Banic]

We have a goalie in Bernier. I expect him to have much better numbers next year if Leafs can get a guy like Stamkos to join the team and revamp our defense.

With respect to Bernier I expect them to draft a goalie this year and dip into potential trades. After seeing what we've seen of him we cannot just assume he'll be better than he has been.

 

[maplehawk]

GOTTA SEE IT: BEHIND SCENES LOOK AT MAPLE LEAFS WINNING LOTTERY

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gotta-see-behind-scenes-look-maple-leafs-winning-lottery/

i like how the dude picking the numbers has a band-aid on his pinky. like he's known for months that a closeup of his hand is going to be on live-tv...he's been so careful to keep it looking good....then the night before cuts it opening a can of tuna and cries himself to sleep.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

i like how the dude picking the numbers has a band-aid on his pinky. like he's known for months that a closeup of his hand is going to be on live-tv...he's been so careful to keep it looking good....then the night before cuts it opening a can of tuna and cries himself to sleep.

**** happens.

Like the fact we won the first overall pick O_O

 

[Damisoph]

GOTTA SEE IT: BEHIND SCENES LOOK AT MAPLE LEAFS WINNING LOTTERY

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gotta-see-behind-scenes-look-maple-leafs-winning-lottery/

That was great. Can you imagine us seeing that live, Bettman asks who that combination belongs to and we have to wait like 20 seconds for them to find it on the list?

The first three balls each took a little while to shoot up that tube to the top...but the #13 ball which clinched it for us went up there hella quick. The hockey gods are finally on our side boys and girls.

 

[crump]

This feeling is strangely like the opposite of the game 7 collapse. Except this one will likely last 10 years or more. Was that collapse a blessing in disguise? The draft numbers are creepy...5,6 are the only two retired Leafs numbers, #13 Sundin was the last franchise centre..........8 seasons ago.

 

[A1LeafNation]

PP1
Nylander Matthews Marner
Stamkos Rielly

PP2
JVR Kadri Soshnikov
Gardiner Zaitsev

 

[diceman934]

This feeling is strangely like the opposite of the game 7 collapse. Except this one will likely last 10 years or more. Was that collapse a blessing in disguise? The draft numbers are creepy...5,6 are the only two retired Leafs numbers, #13 Sundin was the last franchise centre..........8 seasons ago.

It is a strange thing....

Add in that 67 was the last cup and added together makes 13....lol

Next season is 2017 with 17 being the number of our last number 1 pick over all.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Matthews will play for USA in World Championship.....it will be on tv....dont miss it.

 

[Eye of Ra]

PP1
Nylander Matthews Marner
Stamkos Rielly

PP2
JVR Kadri Soshnikov
Gardiner Zaitsev

Stamkos and Zaitsev is not confirmed.

Soshikov had 22 points in AHL....he is not ready.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[crump]

The guy behind him makes it look like he is under house arrest for tax fraud or something.

 

[HockeyGuruPitka]

Stars are aligning LITERALLY

No leaf fan predicted any of Shanahan, Babcock, lamoriello, or #1 overall pick coming to Toronto.

As of 7.59 yesterday, it was a foregone conclusion that Toronto will be drafting 4th OA

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