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Toronto Maple Leafs: 2018 NHL Mock Draft – Picks 1-15

By Alex Hobson

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) /
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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 23: (L-R) Head coach Jeff Blashill, assistant general manager Ryan Martin, chief amateur scout Jeff Finley, ninth overall pick Michael Rasmussen, director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright, general manager Ken Holland, assistant to the general manager Kris Draper and SVP Jim Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings pose for a photo onstage during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 23: (L-R) Head coach Jeff Blashill, assistant general manager Ryan Martin, chief amateur scout Jeff Finley, ninth overall pick Michael Rasmussen, director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright, general manager Ken Holland, assistant to the general manager Kris Draper and SVP Jim Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings pose for a photo onstage during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) /

6th Overall – Detroit Red Wings: Adam Boqvist (D, Brynas IF, SHL)

Boqvist is an electrifying defenseman with lots of room to grow.

The Red Wings love their Swedes. And even though they were probably disappointed that they couldn’t draft the potential second coming of Nicklas Lidstrom in Rasmus Dahlin, they certainly won’t be disappointed with Boqvist.

He’s a highly touted, skilled defenseman who spent time in all three of Sweden’s major leagues this year. He will likely remain in Europe for a few years but will be well worth the wait when he comes over to North America.

There is a long way to go in rebuilding the Red Wings to their former goalie, but picking up Boqvist will go a long way in helping.

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