The 2014 NHL Entry Draft is 40 days away and the Wild are looking to find that next NHL star to raise their franchise to the next level. Hockey Wilderness is counting down the days with a daily mock draft. We are at pick number 1 today.
Welcome, one and all, to the mock draft! On the clock: the Toronto Maple Leafs. With their first first overall selection in 30 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs select Auston Matthews of the US National Team Development Program.
The Maple Leafs have languished near or at the bottom of the league for years, but are looking to be up-and-comers with their AHL affiliate the Marlies doing very well this season, and touting some top prospects as well as the goaltending talents of one Ben Bernier.