Fedor Gordeev, D
Gordeev is another defenseman who has a skill that you can’t teach, and that’s size. He stands at 6’6 and 209 lbs, almost identical to fellow 2017 Leafs pick, Rasanen.
Gordeev spent last season playing for the Flint Firebirds of the OHL. He put up 13 points through 62 games and played in more of a shutdown role. He’s a Canadian citizen, having moved to Canada from his native Russia at the age of seven.
He grew up in the GTA, and despite there being a Canadian flag next to his name on most forums, don’t be fooled. Everything from his name to his face screams Russian, and he said himself that if he was ever to play at an international level he would represent Russia. He will further his development in the OHL once again next year.