The second ranked prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs system is defenceman and Leafs 2024 First round selection, Ben Danford. He is a 6'2, 194lbs right-handed defenceman and current captain of the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Oshawa Generals.
Throughout his three year career in the OHL, Danford has solidified himself as one of the top shutdown defenders in junior hockey, earning a call to take part in the World Junior Summer Showcase for Team Canada.
What they did last season
Offense is not Danford's calling card as previously mentioned, he is much more of a "stay-at-home" type, modelling his game after fellow Maple Leafs blueliner, Chris Tanev.