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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
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I am saying that Burke, like Feaster was selling his draft choice to the media and that the Maple Leafs didn't necessarily have Rielly at 1.
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Burke spent time in Moose Jaw before the draft scouting and meeting with Reilly and the Leafs were very high on him. There was no surprise when he was picked. He was ranked 7th or 8th due to having missed half the season with an ACL. Great talent and a good head on his shoulders.