There’s a lot of great defensive talent making up the mid-first round for the 2017 Draft. One of whom happens to be a real safe, smart player who was the number one defenseman for Soo Ste. Marie by the name of Conor Timmins.
Timmins is a reasonably sized defender that brings a good rate of speed and acceleration, a very accurate pass, good hands, ability to close off gaps, willingness to get physical with oncoming attackers, and a real eye for breaking down defenses with his playmaking ability, the vast majority of his 61 points coming as assists.