Looking ahead to the 2019 Draft: Thomas Harley

MONTREAL - With the 2019 NHL Draft approaching, here are some options which could be of interest to the Canadiens, who hold the 15th pick in the first round. Today: defenseman Thomas Harley.

Player profile
Stats
Harley was the top-scoring Canadian defenseman at the World Under-18 Hockey Championship, with one goal and four points in seven games.

The Syracuse, NY native also enjoyed a successful campaign in the Ontario Hockey League this season. The Mississauga Steelheads rearguard finished eighth among OHLK defensemen with 11 goals and 58 points.
Harley was named the 2018-19 winner of the Bobby Smith trophy, presented annually to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence.
Expert opinion
"The 17-year-old left-shot defenseman stands 6-3, and at 188 pounds has a frame that should support added strength. He's an excellent two-way player with great skating ability, defends well with his stick and can carry the puck out of trouble or make a good pass out of the zone." - Adam Kimelman, NHL Central Scouting Bureau
"He may have some defensive flaws, but with his size, reach and strong skating, Harley is brimming with potential." -Guillaume Lepage, NHL Central Scouting Bureau