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Toronto Maple Leafs: Re-Drafting the Top 10 in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft

By Cristian Battaglia

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 18: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on in the first period of Game One in the First Round against the Seattle Kraken of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 18: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on in the first period of Game One in the First Round against the Seattle Kraken of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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May 22, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

#9: Detroit Red Wings – Martin Necas

Original Pick – Michael Rasmussen 

Martin Necas  is a player who I consider to be extremely underrated. A great depth piece to any team,  Necas reached career highs this season with the Canes, putting up 71 points in 82 games played.

The 23-year-old is only getting better. I believe Necas will only get more ice-time with Carolina and has shown that he is one of their best players on the roster.

#10: Florida Panthers – Drake Batherson

Original Pick – Owen Tippett   

To round out the top ten, I have Drake Batherson making a huge jump into  10th. I believe with how Florida is structured, Batherson would fit in great with the Panthers.

Batherson has been staple on the rebuilding Ottawa Senators roster recording 62 points this season in 82 games. In 2021-22, Batheron was almost a point per game with 44 points in 46 games with the Sens.

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Thats my list. These last few years has seen some of these guys compete for the Stanley Cup or winning lord Stanley’s mug, and it will be entertaining to see who else will have their names on the NHL’s biggest prize.

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