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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

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Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Clayton Keller poses for a photo after being selected as the number seven overall draft pick by the Arizona Coyotes in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

23. Arizona Coyotes – Robert Thomas (C, London Knights, OHL)

The Coyotes took a defenseman with their first pick in this round, so now they’ll go with a skilled forward in Thomas.

He was a point per game player for the Knights this season and the Aurora native stepped up in the playoffs, putting up 12 points through 14 games.