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Toronto Maple Leafs: 2018 NHL Mock Draft – Picks 16-31

By Alex Hobson

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Kyle Dubas Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks on the phone as President Brendan Shanahan looks on during the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Kyle Dubas Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks on the phone as President Brendan Shanahan looks on during the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB /
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BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 24: Sam Steel celebrates with the Anaheim Ducks after being selected 30th overall during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 24: Sam Steel celebrates with the Anaheim Ducks after being selected 30th overall during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

23rd Overall – Anaheim Ducks: Ty Dellandrea (C, Flint Firebirds, OHL)

At 23rd overall, the Anaheim Ducks will likely turn to the centre position. After seeing half their lineup decimated by injuries at the start of the year, they are in dire need of offensive reinforcements.

So, the Ducks will target Flint Firebirds centre Ty Dellandrea. If the Ducks select Dellandrea at 23rd overall, they’ll be getting a really solid forward.

Dellandrea is another one of the youngest players in the draft. He’s 17, not turning 18 until well into July. Despite his age, he also put together a very solid season with Flint, with 59 points in 67 games.

Dellandrea was also given the alternate captaincy. A move which shows that he has very good leadership skills, especially given how young he is.

The Ducks have two ageing centres in Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler. So, once these two retire, the Ducks will need some depth to take over the realm. Enter Dellandrea, who looks to be one of the best for the job given their position.

Getting a potential replacement in the late first round is an incredible value.

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