A look at the Leafs' 2008 entry draft selections, including a brief scouting report from scouting director Dave Morrison:
D Luke Schenn (No. 5 overall)
6-2, 216 lbs.; Born in Saskatoon.
07-08 Stats: 7-21-28 with Kelowna (WHL)
Morrison says: One of top competitors in draft ... Shut down defenceman who plays physical ... We're so happy to get him.
RW Jimmy Hayes (No. 60)
6-4, 210 lbs.; Boston, Ma.
07-08: 4-11-15 with Lincoln (USHL)
Morrison says: Big guys take time to develop sometimes ... We feel lucky he slid down to us ... Power forward.
C Mikhail Stefanovich (No. 98)
6-1, 202 lbs.; Minsk, Russia
07-08: 32-34-66 with Quebec (QMJHL)
Morrison says: He's a shooter ... Power play guy ... Good shot from off-wing ... Another guy who slid down to us.
D Greg Pateryn (No. 128)
6-2, 212 lbs.; Sterling Heights, Mich.
07-08: 3-24-27 with Ohio (USHL)
Morrison says: Strong and physical ... A poor man's Luke Schenn.
C Joel Champagne (No. 129)
6-3, 210 lbs.; Chateauguay
07-08: 18-22-40 with Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
Morrison says: Strong as ox ... Big defensive centre.
LW Jerome Flaake (No. 130)
6-2, 187 lbs.; Guben, Germany
07-08: 33-41-74 in German junior league
Morrison says: Shooter ... Good hands ... Can play with an edge when he wants.
G Grant Rollheiser (No. 158)
6-4, 195 lbs.; Chilliwak,B.C.
07-08: 3.19, .910 save percentage with Trail (BCHL)
Morrison says: Big goalie ... Technically sound ... Will play at Boston U next year.
D Andrew MacWilliam (No. 188)
6-1, 214 lbs.; Calgary
07-08: 0-13-13 with Camrose (AJHL)
Morrison says: Character guy ... Going to North Dakota ... He'd block a shot with his face.
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