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; Jesse Puljujarvi poses for a photo after being selected as the number four overall draft pick by the Edmonton Oilers 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; Jesse Puljujarvi poses for a photo after being selected as the number four overall draft pick by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

22. Edmonton Oilers – Erik Brannstrom (D, HV71, SHL)

Brannstrom will likely fly under the radar in this draft because of his size, but he’s a very, very good defensive prospect.

He put up six points in 35 games for HV71 as a 17 year-old against men this season and he could become a reliable top four offensive defenseman for the Oilers down the line.