Toronto Maple Leafs: Late First Round Draft Options
By Tim Chiasson
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the Pittsburgh Penguins first round pick at the 2016 NHL Draft, though the actual selection position is unknown.
When (if) the Pittsburgh Penguins get eliminated in the playoffs, or win the Stanley Cup, the Toronto Maple Leafs will know where they stand at the bottom end of the first round.
It’s highly likely the top-end defenders in the draft will be gone and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be selecting their second forward of the day.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a chance to land another good prospect with their first round pick, a player who may end up being an impact player up front for the team. The randomness of the draft provides that future capability.
Here’s a look at four late first round options for the Toronto Maple Leafs with the Penguins pick:
- Alex DeBrincat (C)
- Taylor Raddysh (RW)
- Henrik Borgstrom (LW)
- Rasmus Asplund (C/LW)
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