So much losing.
But, with things changing for the better (Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly) and time softening the blow, it’s easier to look back fondly on some players who – for whatever reason – are forgotten parts of Maple Leafs history.
They Could’a been Legends:
With their first round pick in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Vincent Damphousse out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
This was an excellent pick, as Damphousse went on to lead his draft class in goals, points, and penalty minutes. Only Brian Leetch could have been a better choice for the Leafs, but either way, getting the second-best player in a draft while picking sixth is a good deal.