the Draft

Steve:
this year we traded away our 1st round pick again for a goaltender (Toskala) and a 3rd/4th line winger...which could be seen in a few ways...
1. a band-aid for JFJ's mess from last year (Raycroft and his gaping glove hand)
2. recognizing that even if we had grabbed someone at the Draft, they wouldn't be ready to play for 2-3 years anyway, and our farm team looks like it will present us with a few gifts within that time frame anyhow
3. an attempt by JFJ to get the Leafs back into playoff contention and thereby save his job

either way, I like Toskala, and if the 2 goaltenders share the starting duties, it could turn into something decent.