In 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced a pivotal decision that stirred a great amount of debate across the hockey world. Seven years later the discussion has been put to bed in a very emphatic way.
There are certain decisions that stand out as pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of a franchise. The Toronto Maple Leafs faced one of those, which resulted in turning the fortunes of the organization for the better.
However, the Leafs may have come close to a massive misstep.
Heading into the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, there wasn’t a full consensus on who was the best available player.