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Drafted as a Defender, Played Forward | Toronto Maple Leafs News
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Wendel Clark, Toronto’s first-round draft pick in 1985, was originally drafted as a defenseman—then instantly switched to forward by the Leafs, a move he never asked for but happily accepted. In his rookie season, he exploded with 34 goals, proving his offensive fire could light up the NHL. The switch? Likely based on just three games he played at forward during the World Juniors—and maybe even a Leafs gamble. Had another team drafted him, he’d have stayed on defense. But for the Leafs, he became a gritty, scoring legend—shaped by their bold move and his willingness to adapt.
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