Draft Day 2008 — Leafs draft Luke Schenn 5th overall

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded their seventh overall pick and a second a third round pick to get the Islanders’ fifth overall pick. They used the pick to draft the last of big-time defensemen in this year’s draft, Luke Schenn

 Here’s what TSN says:

He is without question the best defensive defenceman available in the draft, a big, physical presence with an edge who perfectly understands his role as a shutdown defender. The bonus is that he makes a great first pass, doesn’t try to play outside of his ability and is as mentally tough as he is physically tough. 

Here’s what Kevin Allen at USA Today said in his mock draft:

  … a similar kind of player (To Adam Foote). He’s the third player who might be able to play next season in the NHL.

And here is what the ISS says:

Strengths

1. Leadership

2. Toughness

3. Defensive Play

Areas For Improvement

1. Offensive Punch

2. Shot

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