Theres probably 5-6 other players they'd have drafted before Jokiharju,

i guess the leafs would have more cap space because stammer would be on ltir all the time

LOL I was thinking the same. I like Stamkos and hope he comes back and continues to be a talent in the show but at this point I'd rather have Tavares anyways. The idea of a healthy Stamkos with Matthews, Marner and Rielley on the pp is a bit mouth watering though.

yea i agree, obviously you cant blame the guy for getting hurt, but id rather tavares regardless, even at the time

Why not do Lillijern for Jokiharju?

Jokiharju is definitely a more valuable asset

Ya, when Stamkos is healthy he’s a bit better but overall I’d rather have Tavares. Happy how thing worked out.

stamkos has also maybe had a bad winger once when tavares has never had a good one until marner, but i agree happy how everything worked out

That's a good point. Really, the team would likely be slightly worse with Stammer instead of Tavares.

Jokiharju was best D after Liljagren

'Couse Jokiharju was drafted by the Hawks not Sabres

He plays for the Sabres.

Yes.

Not according to the draft rankings and Leafs don't have a recent history of drafting for position, they tend to grab the best available player.