With the addition of superstar John Tavares, the Toronto Maple Leafs added much needed depth down the middle of their roster, while also reuniting two former London Knight line-mates in the process. The roster connections between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the London Knights are well documented; even more so now that former London Knights General Manager Mark Hunter returned to manage the historic OHL club once again, after mutually deciding to part ways with Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs this past summer.
The success of the London Knights is largely due to the brilliant management duo of brothers Dale and Mark Hunter.