At this time last year, Timothy Liljegren was heralded as the best defender in this Draft. Boy, how times have changed. Liljegren should still make an intriguing prospect, but Miro Heiskanen has essentially taken his place as the top defender available this year. Heiskanen’s shot up draft boards everywhere; he wasn’t ranked in ISS Hockey’s top 31 prospects for April but now finds himself at #5 in their May edition. This rapid change isn’t all hype and no substance either. This kid is the real deal.
It’d be a stroke of incredible luck if he’s still around at 9th overall, but if he is, the Wings would be out of their minds to pass on this kid.