Toronto Maple Leafs: 2017 NHL Mock Draft – Picks 16-31

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; Auston Matthews puts on a team cap after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

17. Toronto Maple Leafs – Nic Hague (D, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL)

Personally, I feel like the writing is on the wall when it comes down to Hague and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

A native of Kitchener, Ontario, Hague grew up a Leafs fan and he fits the bill of what the Leafs need. He has tremendous size at 6’6 and 214 lbs. He’s strong in the offensive zone, with 46 points through 65 games, and he’s sound defensively.

There are many different defensemen the Leafs could snag up this year, but don’t be surprised to hear the Leafs call Hague’s name on draft day.