With the Toronto Maple Leafs still searching for a head coach and general manager, knowing what the team's plan will be heading into the NHL draft in June remains unclear.
The team has organizational needs at all positions. But with the No. 4 pick, the team must address their greatest need, which is inarguably either a centre or a defenceman.
The argument that a team should take the "best player available" might apply in late rounds, but in the first two rounds, when a selected player is likely going to play in the NHL, teams must be attentive to considering centres and defencemen. Top centres and defenders are the backbones to all great NHL teams.
While I believe the Leafs' greatest need is at centre, let's take a look at the top defenceman prospects who are likely to be available when the Leafs select in the No. 4 spot.
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NHL Draft 2015: Top Defenceman Prospects for Toronto Maple Leafs
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