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# 2017 NHL draft profiles
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017-nhl-draft-profiles-niolan-patrick-nico-hischier-yamamoto-hague-castleton-toronto-maple-leafs/
- Published: 2017-05-13T11:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2017-05-13T11:00:02.000Z
- Description: Collecting the profiles of 2017 draft picks to keep you informed.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: NHL Draft, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

We’re in the Conference Finals and about six weeks away from the 2017 NHL entry draft. Being the helpful person I am, I have compiled links to the most recent draft pick profiles I could find and have listed them below by player name.

It’s always good to know about all the prospects; you never know if the Leafs will move up and down in the order.

## Nolan Patrick & Nico Hischier

[2017 NHL Draft prospect profile: Nico Hischier has what it takes to go first overall - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2017/5/3/15525060/2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-nico-hischier-first-overall?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[NHL Draft 2017: Nico Hischier has one clear advantage over Nolan Patrick - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/flyers-draft-nhl/2017/5/3/15529960/nhl-draft-2017-nico-hischier-vs-nolan-patrick-ahl-loophole?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nolan Patrick - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2017/5/5/15554124/2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-nolan-patrick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Nico Hischier vs. Nolan Patrick: 7 factors of Draft Boy Goodness - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2017/5/9/15587758/nico-hischier-vs-nolan-patrick-analysis-kinda-nhl-draft-2017?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Lias Andersson

[Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Target: Meet Swedish standout Lias Andersson - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-2017-nhl-draft-target-meet-swedish-standout-lias/)

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Lias Andersson drawing comparisons to Red Wings captain - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/9/15575132/2017-nhl-draft-profile-lias-andersson-drawing-comparisons-to-red-wings-captain?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Kailer Yamamoto

[Scouting the 2017 NHL draft: Kailer Yamamoto is good at big hockey - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/9/15583132/2017-nhl-draft-steve-yzerman-tampa-bay-lightning-kailer-yamamoto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Small frame be damned, Kailer Yamamoto’s dynamic skill should put him on Red Wings list - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/5/15528082/2017-nhl-draft-profile-small-frame-be-damned-kailer-yamamoto-skill-should-put-him-on-red-wings-list?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Don’t be dumb, just draft Kailer Yamamoto - Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2017/04/24/nhl-draft-report-kailer-yamamoto/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Casey Mittlestadt

[2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Casey Mittelstadt Has All The Tools - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2017/5/11/15623244/2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-casey-mittelstadt-all-the-tools?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Cody Glass

[Cody Glass Scouting Report: 2017 NHL Draft #6 - Last Word on Sports](http://lastwordonsports.com/2017/04/03/cody-glass-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-6/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Scouting the 2017 NHL draft: Don’t confuse Cody Glass for Tanner Glass - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/11/15605728/scouting-the-2017-nhl-draft-dont-confuse-cody-glass-for-tanner-glass?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Martin Necas

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Martin Nečas brings an electrifying blend of agility, skill, smarts for Red Wings - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/11/15593186/2017-nhl-draft-profile-martin-necas-brings-electrifying-agility-skill-for-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Eeli Tolvanen

[Eeli Tolvanen – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile](http://thehockeywriters.com/eeli-tolvanen-2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Kristian Vesalainen

[Kristian Vesalainen is Finland's power forward threat for the 2017 draft | The Hockey News](http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/kristian-vesalainen-is-finlands-power-forward-threat-for-the-2017-draft?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Shane Bowers

[Shane Bowers – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile](http://thehockeywriters.com/shane-bowers-2017-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Nicolas Hague

[Steelheads’ Hague dreams of Leafs calling his name - Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/05/10/steelheads-hague-dreams-of-leafs-calling-his-name.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Michael Rasmussen

[Let’s Talk About Michael Rasmussen - Canucks Army](https://canucksarmy.com/2017/02/02/let-s-talk-about-michael-rasmussen/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Ryan Poehling

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Ryan Poehling is an Investment in San Jose’s Future at Center - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2017/5/9/15587590/2017-nhl-draft-profile-ryan-poehling-is-an-investment-in-san-joses-future-at-center?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Elias Pettersson

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Elias Pettersson Could Be the Steal of the Draft For the Red Wings - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/4/15533078/2017-nhl-draft-profile-elias-pettersson-could-be-the-steal-of-the-draft-for-the-detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Cale Makar

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Cale Makar a strong candidate for Red Wings blue line - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/8/15573092/2017-nhl-draft-profile-could-cale-makar-be-the-red-wings-defenseman-dream-pick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Callan Foote

[Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 Draft Target: Cal Foote - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/12/15587002/toronto-maple-leafs-2017-draft-target-cal-callan-foote-defence-nhl-best-player-available)

## Klim Kostin

[Scouting the 2017 NHL Draft: A shoulder injury could drop Klim Kostin into the Lightning’s range - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/7/15570010/2017-nhl-draft-tampa-bay-lightning-klim-kostin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Injury-plagued season has Klim Kostin falling into Red Wings reach - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/3/15503400/2017-nhl-draft-profile-injury-plagued-season-has-klim-kostin-falling-into-red-wings-reach?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Juuso Valimaki

[Scouting the 2017 NHL draft: Juuso Valimaki could join Tampa Bay’s ranks as an offensive D - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/3/15433238/tampa-bay-lightning-scouting-2017-nhl-draft-prospects-defenseman-juuso-valimaki-finland-yzerman?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Gabe Vilardi

[2017 Draft Prospect Profiles: Gabriel Vilardi Could Drive the CBJ Offense - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2017/5/9/15578008/2017-draft-prospect-profiles-gabriel-vilardi-could-drive-the-cbj-offense?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Timothy Liljegren

[Scouting the 2017 NHL draft: Will Timothy Liljegren fall to Tampa Bay? - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/1/15491592/scouting-the-2017-nhl-draft-timothy-liljegren?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Miro Heiskanen

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Miro Heiskanen’s complete game should have him near top of Red Wings list - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/10/15569536/2017-nhl-draft-profile-miro-heiskanen-complete-game-should-have-him-top-the-red-wings-board?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Nick Suzuki

[Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 draft target: Nick Suzuki is everyone’s favourite sleeper - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/8/15538484/toronto-maple-leafs-2017-nhl-draft-target-nick-suzuki-is-everyones-favourite-sleeper)

## Macauley Carson

[Macauley Carson Should be Getting A Lot More Respect - Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2017/05/04/2017-nhl-draft-macauley-carson-should-be-getting-a-lot-more-respect/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Oliver Castleman

[Meet Oliver Castleman, the Youngest Player the 2017 NHL Entry Draft - Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2017/04/27/nhl-draft-youngest-niagara-oliver-castleman/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Jason Robertson

[The Curious Case of Jason Robertson - Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2017/03/30/nhl-draft-report-jason-robertson/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## Owen Tippett

[Owen Tippett offers big shot, steady production - ](https://www.nhl.com/news/mississaugas-owen-tippett-ready-for-nhl-draft/c-289238768?tid=277764372&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[NHL.com](http://nhl.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Owen Tippett – Mississauga Steelheads – Player Profile - OHL Writers](https://ohlwriters.me/2017/04/01/owen-tippett-mississauga-steelheads-player-profile/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2017 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Owen Tippett is Likely the Best OHLer in the Draft - Bloggers Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2016/11/02/2017-nhl-entry-draft-profile-owen-tippett-is-likely-the-best-ohler-in-the-draft/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

## General Draft Articles

[Picking the best defenceman available at the draft might not be as obvious as it seems - TLN](https://theleafsnation.com/2017/05/09/picking-the-best-defenceman-available-at-the-draft-might-not-be-as-obvious-as-it-seems/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sportsnet’s Top 10 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings for April](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sportsnets-top-10-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-april/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2017 Consolidated Draft Rankings: March - Canucks Army](https://canucksarmy.com/2017/03/23/2017-consolidated-draft-rankings-march/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[What should the Leafs do with their First Round Draft Pick? - Centre of Leafs Nation](https://centreofleafsnation.com/2017/03/30/what-should-the-leafs-do-with-their-first-round-draft-pick/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[The Hockey Writers 2017 NHL Draft Guide](http://thehockeywriters.com/2017-nhl-draft-guide/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Patrick, Hischier in tight race for No. 1 in TSN draft ranking](http://www.tsn.ca/patrick-hischier-in-tight-race-for-no-1-in-tsn-draft-ranking-1.736258?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

### Should we keep this as a weekly feature leading up to the draft?

| Yes | 151 |
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| No  | 20  |