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Looking Back at the Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 NHL Draft

By Gordon Munro

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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Nicholas Moldenhauer, C/W

Moldenhauer was drafted in the third round, 95th overall by the Leafs in 2022.

The University of Michigan commit saw a large jump in production in his DY+1.

He scored at a 1.05 PPG pace in his draft year to 1.36 this past season.

He ranked 3rd in USHL scoring this season, behind only top 2024 draft prospect Macklin Celebrini and an undrafted Ryan Walsh.

He split time on the right-wing and centre positions in the top-six for the Steel.

He has a high skill level with the puck on his stick and can be a playermaker and goal scorer, which sets his potential ceiling high.

The true test will be how he progresses at the NCAA-level.

If he can find his groove and continue his development against men at the collegiate level, he could quickly shoot up the Leafs depth chart.

Time will tell but if he can translate the obvious talent, as seen below, he could be an exciting player to watch in the coming years.

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