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; Trent Frederic poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-nine overall draft pick by the Boston Bruins 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; Trent Frederic poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-nine overall draft pick by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

18. Boston Bruins – Nick Suzuki (C, Owen Sound Attack, OHL)

Every year, there’s at least one prospect who absolutely lights up the league he’s playing in, but his stock drops because of his size. This year, that prospect could be Suzuki.

Suzuki exploded offensively this season, putting up 96 points through 65 games for the Attack in his second full OHL campaign. If he’s developed correctly, he could easily turn out to be a solid top six centre for the Bruins down the road.