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 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Timo Meier poses for a photo with team executives after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Timo Meier poses for a photo with team executives after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

19. San Jose Sharks – Ryan Poehling (C, St. Cloud State, NCAA)

When you look at Poehling’s stats, they don’t jump out at you like others do. He put up 13 points through 35 games this season, but keep in mind that he was playing in the NCAA at the age of 17 this year.

Other American forwards typically play in the USHL or for their high schools in their draft year, so Poehling’s numbers could easily skyrocket for next year.