Jared McCann is a player who Kyle Dubas probably values more than most, as he selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2012 OHL Draft. The Panthers, who carry plenty of depth at centre, made him a healthy scratch on several occasions in the middle of a heated playoff race. Dubas spoke highly of McCann in this 2014 interview with Rhys Jessop of Canucks Army, and while I will post a few quotes throughout this article, I highly recommend this piece to every Leafs fan. Florida originally acquired McCann from Vancouver in the 2016 offseason in exchange for Erik Gudbransson and a 5th round pick, a move that was believed to be made by Tom Rowe, rather than current General Manager Dale Tallon.
Maple Leafs trade target: Jared McCann
