Drafting at ninth overall is a difficult position, particularly in this year’s draft. Once the top three is gone, the rankings start to jump around a lot more, making it difficult to predict who will go where. Alexander Nylander is one of those players who could go in almost any position.
Ranked anywhere from sixth to 12th, the Mississauga Steelheads forward had a very impressive rookie year in the OHL, and is now expected by most to be a top-10 pick like his brother William. Having been named the OHL rookie of the year for 2015-16, that seems highly likely come June 24.