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

ByAlex 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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PLYMOUTH, MI – FEBRUARY 15: Nils Hoglander #19 of the Sweden Nationals follows the play against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Nils Hoglander
PLYMOUTH, MI – FEBRUARY 15: Nils Hoglander #19 of the Sweden Nationals follows the play against the Finland Nationals during the 2018 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on February 15, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Finland defeated Sweden 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Nils Hoglander

31. Buffalo Sabres – Nils Hoglander (LW, Rogle BK, SHL)

The Sabres have two first-round picks to work with this season, with this one having been acquired from the Stanley Cup-winning St. Louis Blues as a result of a trade that sent Conn Smythe winner Ryan O’Reilly to the Blues.

I had them take a skilled centre in Kirby Dach at seventh overall, and I have them going back to the skill front with their second pick by taking Nils Hoglander.

Hoglander spent this season playing for Rogle BK of the SHL and put up 14 points through 50 games.

When you consider the fact that Hoglander is 18 and playing against men, these are impressive totals for the Swedish winger.

The Sabres have lots of talent on the offensive front including the likes of Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and Casey Mittelstadt, and adding Dach and Hoglander into the mix would be nothing but beneficial for them.

With that, I’ve officially wrapped up my first and only mock draft this season. A lot can happen at the draft between trades and off the board picks, but it’s fun to predict who goes where anyways. It was a lot of fun for me to write and I hope it was as fun for you all to read. Enjoy the draft, everyone.

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