The 6’6, 211 pound Toronto native posted 13 points in 63 games in his first full OHL season in 2016-17.
There is a connection to the Leafs‘ director of Eastern Scouting Lindsay Hofford here through the Vaughan Kings — Hofford coached Gordeev in bantam hockey.
Gordeev’s pre-draft rankings:
- Ranked #132 by Hockeyprospect.com
- Ranked #116 by ISS Hockey
- Ranked #230 by Future Considerations
- Ranked #104 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
The run on defence continues for the Leafs with three blueliners taken in their first five picks, with the last two (Eemeli Rasanen and Gordeev) standing 6’6+.