The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Sean Durzi with the 52nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Durzi is a right-shooting defenceman who scored at a strong clip in the Ontario Hockey League this year. He was born in October of 1998, so he is further along in his development path than majority of prospects in this class.

The Leafs originally acquired this pick in a trade that sent Roman Polak and Nick Spaling to San Jose in 2016. Durzi joins left-shooting defenceman Rasmus Sandin as one of Toronto’s top picks this year, and you can read my profile of Sandin here.

Despite being an overage player, Durzi ranked 50th on my final rankings:

“He finished second among OHL defenders in points per game this season, trailing only Evan Bouchard. Although he was passed over in last year’s draft, he should be a lock to be selected this time around, as proven to be an above average puck mover. Durzi is 6’0”, and he offers some potential if he can get stronger and round out his defensive game.”

The Stats

Sean Durzi via Elite Prospects

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGATPPIMPlayoffsGPGATPPIM
2013-2014Mississauga Rebels Mn Mdgt AAAGTMMHL31410148Playoffs41014
2014-2015Mississauga Rebels Midget AAAGTHL241568
St. Michael's BuzzersOJHL20112
2015-2016Owen Sound AttackOHL451061619Playoffs50110
2016-2017Owen Sound AttackOHL602363824Playoffs171898
2017-2018Owen Sound AttackOHL4015344912Playoffs11412164

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