A convert to defense at age 15, Duszak has been a highly productive offensive defenseman since he broke into the Atlantic Hockey Association in NCAA Men’s Division 1 — perceived as a relatively weak league — with Mercyhurst College as a freshman, piling up 21 points in 29 games before adding 31 in 35 as a sophomore and finishing his junior year with 16 goals and 47 points in 37 games.
A right-handed shot with pro upside, the NHL interest as the season went on was considerable and the Leafs have picked up a free wallet here at a position of need in their system.