Toronto Maple Leafs snatch leading scout from the NHL's top drafting team

Mark Leach has been named the Toronto Maple Leafs' new Director of Amateur Scouting, according to today's announcement.

This change follows the departure of Wes Clarke, the former Director of Amateur Scouting for the Maple Leafs, who was recruited by ex-General Manager Kyle Dubas.

Clarke has taken on the role of Vice President of Player Personnel with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' new hire, Mark Leach, arrives from the Dallas Stars, a franchise celebrated for its strong drafting track record. Notably, the Stars have identified late first-round prospects like Jason Robertson, who is related to Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson.

Throughout Mark Leach's time with the Dallas Stars, they have drafted several notable talents, such as superstar goalie Jake Oettinger, defenseman Miro Heiskanen, forward Roope Hintz, top prospect Logan Stankoven, and breakout star Wyatt Johnston.

Following Wes Clarke's exit, there were worries that the Toronto Maple Leafs' scouting department might experience a drop in quality. However, the addition of Mark Leach brings a promising outlook, as his previous team's success suggests the Maple Leafs' scouting could not only sustain its excellence but potentially improve further.

Source: Hockey Patrol
Toronto Maple Leafs steal top scout from the best drafting team in the NHL