As the Maple Leafs Regret Passing on Swayman, a recent bombshell dropped by MassLive.com has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, exposing that the Toronto Maple Leafs had a golden opportunity to secure Jeremy Swayman during the 2017 draft, but it slipped through their fingers.
Opting for the 110th pick in the 2017 draft, the Maple Leafs settled on goaltender Ian Scott. Although Scott boasts impressive credentials, his career trajectory has taken a downturn since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2020, Scott's participation has been limited to just 7 professional games, 1 AHL appearance, and 6 ECHL matchups, with his stats in these outings leaving much to be desired. His career was cut short due to injury in 2022.
Had the Maple Leafs made a different decision and chosen Swayman, who was drafted 111th, they could have secured a netminder who ranked in the top 10 for both save percentage and goals against average last season.
