SenShot 2014 NHL Mock Draft Picks 6-10

8   Toronto Maple Leafs

Mar 11, 2014; San Jose, CA, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) is congratulated by the Toronto Maple Leafs bench after he scored a goal during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

The Maple Leafs’ late season collapse could haunt them for some time, as they failed miserably down the stretch.  That being said, Randy Carlyle actually earned a contract extension.

The Maple Leafs don’t have much in the goaltending closet, but this isn’t the spot to take a netminder.  Their weakness, according to hockeysfuture.com is scoring depth up front.

The Leafs need scoring punch to support Phil Kessel, and the should look to Finland for Kasperi Kapanen, son of former NHLer Sami Kapanen.

Kapanen isn’t big or physical, but his big strengths are hockey sense and vision, both of which the Maple Leafs are currently lacking.