Here's part 2 on who to pick, the defensive edition!
"My Maple Leafs need an offensive-stud from the back-end dude!"
Top Rounds (1-2): Who doesn't like an offensive-stud on the point? Oskar Klefbom, if he sneaks to you, would be a great addition. He's big, has strong offensive instincts and projects very well at the next level as a top-four!
Others to watch: Joe Morrow (Portland - WHL), Ryan Sproul (Sault Ste. Marie - OHL), Adam Clendening (Boston - NCAA)
Mid Rounds (3-5): Xavier Ouellet (Montreal - QMJHL): A big enigmatic at times, but he has the tools to be a good offensive contributor from the back-end. Could stand to produce even bigger offensive numbers next season. Potential to be a 2nd rounder too.
Late Rounds (6-7): Frank Corrado (Sudbury - OHL) A Rolling the dice on this second-year defender wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Strong skater who plays a high-risk game.
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"I want my Maple Leafs defensemen to ya know, play defense? Give me a shut-down guy!"
Top Rounds (1-2): Rock solid D can make you a championship squad. Look no further than David Musil if you want that steady influence on the back-end. Has hockey bloodlines as dad played almost 800 career NHL games.
Others to watch: Joel Edmundson (Moose Jaw - WHL), Tyler Wotherspoon (Portland - WHL)
Mid Rounds (3-5): Jonathan Racine (Montreal - QMJHL): Tough and defensive minded define Racine. He'll protect team mates, block shots, and is strong 1-on-1.
Late Rounds (6-7): Samuel Noreau (Baie-Comeau - QMJHL): Feared combatant. Noreau punishes opposing players. Like most his size (6'5) he'll need to focus on improving his footwork.
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"I want the best of both worlds! Find me a Maple Leafs defender who can do it all!"
Top Rounds (1-2): The two-way defender is a much sought after commodity. If all the pieces fall into place Scott Mayfield may be the best of the bunch. At 6'4 he has the tools to be physically imposing, but also can jump into the rush. Big season for him next year.
Others to watch: Stuary Percy (Mississauga - OHL), Connor Murphy (USA U-18), Brendan Kitchon (Spokane - WHL)
Mid Rounds (3-5): Mike McKee (Kent - USHS): Mammoth defender who has intriguing upside. Solid at both ends of the ice, most would like to see him vs. better competition.
Late Rounds (6-7): Colin Miller (Sault. Ste. Marie - OHL): Like teammate Sproul, he's a developing defender who's raw, but has interesting potential. Good at both ends of the ice, next year will be big for him. He was a rookie this past season.
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