Maple Leafs asleep at the wheel, miss out on adding former 6th overall pick
Former 6th overall draft pick Filip Zadina has finally made a decision on where he is going to continue his career, but it's not with the Maple Leafs.
Last week it was reported that the Leafs were one of three NHL teams vying for Zadina's services as confirmed by his agent Darren Ferris. Unfortunately, for the Leafs and the other two teams, Zadina decided to leave the NHL completely, announcing his signing with HC Davos by posting a video to their 'X' page.
With a hole on the left wing and Nicholas Robertson still holding out in the hopes of a trade, had Zadina joined the Leafs, it could have been mutually beneficial. Zadina would have had the opportunity to continue his NHL career on a good team and the Leafs would have picked up a player with speed, potential, skill and secondary scoring in their top-nine. However, before the Leafs could close the deal, HC Davos swooped in and got their man.
The 2018 first-round pick has struggled to put all of his skills together since entering the league, but tied his career high with 13 goals last season on a dismal San Jose Sharks team. At just 24, his NHL career is not over, but he would have to have a superb showing with Davos if he wants to return quickly.
Source: Hockey Reference
Filip Zadina Stats
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SEPTEMBRE 2 | 183 ANSWERS Maple Leafs asleep at the wheel, miss out on adding former 6th overall pick Did the Leafs miss out on a golden opportunity to revitalize Zadina's career? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 29.5 % |
| No | 129 | 70.5 % |
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