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; Tage Thompson poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-six overall draft pick by the St. Louis Blues 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; Tage Thompson poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-six overall draft pick by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

20. St. Louis Blues – Juuso Valimaki (D, Tri-City Americans, WHL)

If Valimaki is still around by the time the Blues are on the board, they should be all over him. He’s an incredible two way defenseman who’s known for his skating abilities.

He’s smooth in both ends and could develop into a solid top four guy for the Blues if he’s developed properly.