Who are the best options available to the Leafs in the first round of the draft? IanKennedyCK looks at who Toronto could take at No. 28
are options. Bonk is the type of well-rounded defender who thrives taking care of his own zone, but is also able to distribute pucks and contribute offensively. The London Knights product's reliability and the fact he thrives playing big minutes are both desirable attributes.
Dragicevic has perhaps the highest ceiling of the trio as he’s an offensive juggernaut, but he also has the most to learn on the defensive side. He loves to join the rush and creep in from the blueline, but at a risk. The Richmond, B.C., native had 15 goals and 75 points with the WHL's Tri-City Americans this season.Tom Willander would be a good NHL draft target for the Leafs if he's still available at No. 28.
, who will likely move to play with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies this year. The Leafs are short on elite skill and short on size up front.would be dream picks to fall to the Leafs, but that’s unlikely to happen. Toronto might as well swing big at No. 28 and perhaps the best pick for that is 6-foot-5 Russian winger. But is not overly physical yet, but he’s an above average skater with soft hands for a player his size.Charlie Stramel
would provide a new look. Based on his size and strength , Toronto could call upon the University of Wisconsin centre sooner than later in a third- or fourth-line role, but he does lack a bit of the offensive upside that teams like to target at the top of the draft.who will look to transfer his eye-popping skills and scoring to the NCAA with Maine next year. The 5-foot-10 centre had 45 goals and 113 points in 54 games with the Penticton Vees this past season.
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