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; Alexander Nylander poses for a photo after being selected as the number eight overall draft pick by the Buffalo Sabres 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; Alexander Nylander poses for a photo after being selected as the number eight overall draft pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

8. Buffalo Sabres – Owen Tippett (RW, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL)

With the Sabres solidifying their defensive core with Rasmus Ristolainen and Jake McCabe among others, they add an electrifying winger in Owen Tippett to play alongside of Jack Eichel.

Tippett scored 44 goals and put up 75 points through 60 games in the OHL this season, and scouts say he already has an NHL shot. He’ll likely spend one more season in the OHL before making the jump to the NHL.