Between the #4 and #24 picks, reports are rampant that the Leafs are fielding offers and debating between players. Plus Brian Burke thinks Phil Kessel might be traded.
One of the best (or worst) parts about the draft has to be the rumours and speculation about potential trades between teams vying to get their squads into a better position than when they started the day. The Leafs are always at the top of the draft rumours, and this year is no different. With a busy day for the Leafs already underway, here's a mid-day recap.
Leafs are still debating who their picking at #4:
Mirtle reported that Mitch Marner (London Knights/OHL) has the slight edge with the Maple Leafs head office over Noah Hanifin (Boston College/Hockey East).