Elliotte Friedman mentioned the possibility for the Toronto Maple Leafs in his latest ‘30 Thoughts‘.
26. There isn’t as much action on CHL kids because most get drafted before free agency is reality. One who has captured attention if Zack MacEwen of QMJHL Gatineau. Ottawa, Tampa, Toronto and Vancouver are all believed to be among those interested. He was invited to Anaheim’s camp last September. (Elliotte Friedman)
The Leafs are constantly looking to upgrade the prospect pool, regardless of what position. This rumor is just another example.
MacEwen spent his initial draft eligible years playing Junior ‘A’ in Nova Scotia with the Amherst Ramblers.