2017 Draft Watch

[herman]

Admittedly I too am surprised that he's ranked that high by those scouts, but here we are. Playing in the AJHL really makes him one of the toughest prospects to scout I'm sure. He actually probably makes for the best test to judge a scout's pure talents on. If I was a GM I'd make sure all my guys made a full report on him and I'd check back in on that in 3 years to see how they did.

Agreed. I'm very curious to see where he ends up and how he does in higher tiers.

Erik Brannstrom and Kailer Yamamoto are other guys I think who'll get the size bias treatment even though they have the production of a top 5 pick.

[herman]

Mock Drafts!
Marek's: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jeff-mareks-2017-nhl-mock-draft/
#17: Lias Andersson

The Leafs want guys who play a smart, puck possession game. This intelligent and talented centre fits that bill.

Draft Site's: https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2017/
#17: Eeli Tolvanen

My NHL Draft: http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/
#17: Timothy Liljegren

SB Nation: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-draft/2017/6/17/15811742/eeli-tolvanen-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-mock-draft-2017
#17: Eeli Tolvanen

[herman]

No one's mock drafts have 6 Vegas picks, so these don't seem realistic.