Stars draft Thomas Harley 18th overall

The Dallas Stars bolstered their blue-line depth at the 2019 NHL Draft, selecting defenseman Thomas Harley with the 18th overall pick.

Thomas Harley

Position: Defense
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 192 lbs
Age: 17
Club: Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
Nationality: Canadian

(Stats Courtesy: Elite Prospects)

Harley entered the draft as the 11th-ranked North American skater and second-ranked defenseman. He possesses a promising offensive skill set, and his 58 points for the Steelheads ranked eighth among OHL blue-liners with every player ahead of him on the list already being drafted to the NHL.

He's a strong skater with smart instincts. If he fills out and continues to develop the defensive side of his game, he could turn into a real strong piece for the Stars.

What they're saying

"When he was on the ice, his team had control of the puck. He's big, mobile, skilled, and smart. That combination is attractive. Harley skates with the quickest forwards in the OHL due to the strength of his stride and his wingspan. He can jump up into the attack. He's good with the puck, showing some creativity and good vision, at times very good. Defensively, he's a bit of a work in progress." - The Athletic's Corey Pronman.

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