The Dallas Stars selected left-handed defenseman Miro Heiskanen with the third overall pick in Friday’s first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Heiskanen was the game’s top defenseman entering the Draft, and also our projected third overall selection.
The Dallas Stars had an immense need for strong left-handed blueliners. Heiskanen’s handedness is not is only valuable asset, but it’s what made him the ideal choice over comparable defenseman Cale Makar, who was selected by the Colorado Avalanche at fourth overall. Miro was exceptional in all international competitions for Team Finland, and tallied 10 points (five goals, five points) for HIFK Helsinki this season.