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Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL Mock Draft Part 2 – Picks 16-31

By Alex Hobson

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: A general view of the first thirty-one selections are shown on the board after the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: A general view of the first thirty-one selections are shown on the board after the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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QUEBEC CITY, QC – NOVEMBER 20: Jakob Pelletier #11 of the Moncton Wildcats celebrates his goal against the Quebec Remparts during their QMJHL hockey game at the Videotron Center on November 20, 2018 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images)

30. Boston Bruins – Jakob Pelletier (LW, Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL)

The Bruins had an all-around solid season from start to finish, going to the Stanley Cup Finals before losing in seven games to the St. Louis Blues. They didn’t own a first-round pick last season, selecting Axel Andersson with their second-round pick, but as of now are geared up to climb the stage once again.

This time around, I have them taking a small, skilled forward in Jakob Pelletier.

The Bruins have always had the narrative of a big, mean, physical team. But the game is changing, and at some point, teams have to adapt. With this being said, I think Pelletier is the guy the Bruins go with.

He’s far from the biggest guy on the ice at only 5’9 and 161lbs, but overall he’s a juggernaut offensively and doesn’t lack in any aspect to his offensive game, whether it’s goal scoring, playmaking, or all-around offensive instincts.

He put up 89 points in 65 games for the Moncton Wildcats this season and could be a wise pick for the Bruins if he’s on the board at 30th overall.

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