Taking at look at Maple Leafs’ picks on Day 2 of NHL draft

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A glance at the Maple Leafs’ picks on Day 2 of the 2026 National Hockey League draft on Saturday in Buffalo:

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Alexander Bilecki, D, Kitchener Rangers, OHL

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Second round, 60th overall

The 6-foot-2, 181-pound Mississauga native had a fine second season in the OHL, recording 29 points (nine goals and 20 assists) in 66 games. A left-handed shot, Bilecki had 11 points in 18 playoff games and then had three assists in four Memorial Cup games as Kitchener won the title. He was a contributor in all situations and is an efficient puck mover.

Ethan MacKenzie, D, Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL

Second round, 69th overall

Interesting pick here, as Mackenzie, who turns 20 in September, was passed over in the past two NHL drafts. At 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds, the British Columbia native brings physicality and some offensive juice from the point, as he had 22 goals and 36 assists in 59 games for the Oil Kings last season. He played for Canada at the 2026 world junior championship and had five points in seven games. Committed to the University of North Dakota for next season.

Zach Olsen, RW, Saskatoon, WHL

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Third round, 73rd overall

One of the picks acquired from the St. Louis Blues in the Brandon Carlo trade. Olsen, an 18-year-old Calgary native, had 34 points in 57 games for the Blades and six in 10 playoff games. Committed to Colorado College for 2026-27, the 6-foot-1, 203-pounder boasts skating and speed among his top assets.

Mans Gudmunsson, D, Farjestad Jr., Sweden

Third round, 76th overall

The other pick acquired in the Carlo swap. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound native of Skovde, Sweden, had 25 points (one goal and 24 assists) in 35 games for the Farjestad juniors club. The 18-year-old right shot is at his best when he is physical and plays with an aggressive edge, but will need to become a better skater to eventually make a jump to pro hockey in North America.

Juuso Ainasto, G, Jokerit Jr., Finland

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Third round, 85th overall

The 18-year-old Finn split his 2025-26 season between the under-18 and under-20 clubs in Jokerit last season. He shone with the under-18 side, posting a .925 save percentage in 12 playoff games. At 6-foot-4, 198 pounds, Ainasto plays an effective butterfly style and is confident, challenging shooters when required. Second goalie taken by the Leafs in three years (Timofei Obvintsev, 157th overall, 2024).

Patriks Plumins, G, Zemgale, Latvia

Fourth round, 114th overall

The 6-foot-3, 216-pound netminder fills the net and also is strong positionally. The 18-year-old Latvia native had a .927 save percentage and three shutouts for Zemgale in Latvia’s top hockey league. His size and confidence allows him to challenge shooters and properly cut angles down.

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