Toronto Maple Leafs: 2017 Mock Draft – Picks 1-15

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Brett Howden poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-seven overall draft pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Brett Howden poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-seven overall draft pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

14. Tampa Bay Lightning – Klim Kostin (C/RW, Dynamo Moskva, KHL)

Kostin is a very good skater for his size and despite missing the majority of the 2016-17 season, he looks like he could step in and be a top end winger for the Lightning.

The only issue surrounding Kostin is the fact that he refused to report to the WHL’s Kootenay Ice after being their first overall pick in the import draft. This raises concerns that he might prefer to stay in his native Russia rather than play in North America. However, his skillset is worth the risk.