With their fifth-round pick, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected OHL left defender Fedor Gordeev.

Gordeev is a Toronto native of Russian descent, and his size stands out immediately, at a hulking 6’6”.  While his point totals are not impressive and his puck skills are open to some question, Gordeev’s impressive physical gifts are undoubtedly appealing to the Leafs.  Most ranking services had him either where he went or somewhat earlier, except Future Considerations, who ranked him quite low.

Leaf fans may find the pick reminiscent of last year’s fourth-round selection of Keaton Middleton, another towering, low-offence defenceman.  Time will tell if Gordeev can develop his game beyond his wingspan.

Fedor Gordeev via Elite Prospects

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGATPPIMPlayoffsGPGATPPIM
2013-2014Vaughan Kings Bantam AAAGTBHL-----
2014-2015Toronto Red Wings Min Midget AAAGTMMHL5691625-
Milton IcehawksOJHL90114
Team GTHL RedOGC-16531410
2015-2016Team BlueU17-Dev30112
Ancaster AvalancheGOJHL446202636Playoffs100116
Hamilton BulldogsOHL80222
2016-2017Hamilton BulldogsOHL21012
Flint FirebirdsOHL623101343Playoffs50112

What do you think?  Is there more to Gordeev than size?  Or is he Maatinen 2.0?