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Toronto Maple Leafs: 2017 NHL Draft Recap

By Alex Hobson

June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Timothy Liljegren (right) speaks with head coach Mike Babcock after being selected as the number seventeen overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Timothy Liljegren (right) speaks with head coach Mike Babcock after being selected as the number seventeen overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 23: Timothy Liljegren poses for photos after being selected 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 23: Timothy Liljegren poses for photos after being selected 17th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Eemeli Rasanen, D

You can say a player needs improvements in almost all areas of the game, but you can’t teach size. Rasanen is a perfect example of this type of player.

The Juoensuu, Finland native stands at a hulking 6’7 and weighs 209 lbs. He spent this season playing for the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL and he displayed an offensive side to his game, posting 39 points through 66 games.

The Finn describes himself as a two-way defenseman, and he also likes to hit people (no, really, this is a direct quote from Rasanen that can be viewed here). Rasanen will likely play out the rest of his junior career and then join the Marlies to further his development.

The Leafs didn’t own a third round pick in this draft, so let’s take a look at the fourth round, where they had two picks.

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