The Maple Leafs drafted Tyler Hopkins, a 6'1", 183-pound left-shot centerman from Kingston Frontenacs, with their 86th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. This selection comes after a period where the Leafs drafted only three centermen in 19 picks from 2021-2024. Hopkins stood out with 20 goals and 51 points in his second OHL season, a significant improvement from 13 points in his rookie year. As a lifelong Leafs fan, he has demonstrated growth and adaptability on the ice, attributed to his coach's trust in him during critical game situations.
"My first year was more about playing a defensive role and learning the league. This year, I've started to take that next step, which I'm pretty happy about..."
"While the height of his offensive ceiling remains to be seen, Hopkins' coachability/two-way game, skating, and physicality give him a real shot at sticking at center at the pro level."
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