Prospects who could intrigue St. Louis Blues in 2017 NHL Draft

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Tage Thompson puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number twenty-six overall draft pick by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Tage Thompson puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number twenty-six overall draft pick by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Eeli Tolvanen, RW, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

Tolvanen, a native of Finland who is set to play at Boston College next year, tells NHL.com that he models his style of play after that of Vladimir Tarasenko, which should be extremely intriguing for Blues fans. Like Tarasenko, the 5-foot-10, 189-pounder is a lefthanded shooter who plays on the right wing, and he thrives on a strong hockey IQ and great shot selection. He might be quicker than Tarasenko and has the potential to be a major difference-maker in the opposing end for whatever team drafts him.

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