The Leafs selected Danford with the 31st overall pick in the draft, which originally belonged to the Edmonton Oilers before being traded to Toronto. The 6'1" defenseman from the OHL was clearly thrilled to be picked by the Leafs, eagerly shaking hands with several team members, including Brad Treliving and Craig Berube.
This response from fans is no surprise, given Bettman's unpopularity. Danford scored one goal and had 33 points in 64 games with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. He followed that with four goals and 10 points in 21 playoff games. Expected to go in the second to third round, Danford's selection might seem like a stretch to some, but he is already proving why the Leafs chose him.
