Brian S

Brian S

Total 195 Posts
  • Ontario
I like watching and writing about prospects. You can find my older posts from SB Nation here: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/author/brian-stewart/

Maple Leafs Sign Blake Smith to ELC

Toronto has signed another undrafted prospect to an ELC, and as you may have assumed he is indeed a giant tree of a man.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Recapping Victor Johansson's Breakout Season

Johansson went from being a complete unknown when he was drafted to becoming one of the best overall defensemen in his league. This is a breakdown showing his strengths, and what he still needs to work on.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Playoff Updates

Everyone has completed at least their first round of the playoffs, so I'll be looking at whose team survived and who helped carry their team so far.

2025 NHL Draft: Final Watch List

We're at the finish line in a weird season when it comes to a set of prospects for the annual draft. Looking at some of the newer players I've followed before I finalize the list of players I'll profile in full for the 2025 NHL draft.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Playoffs and Debuts

Many of Toronto's prospects were kickstarting their playoff runs, and others were making their pro debuts with the Marlies after signing as free agents. Let's talk about the ones making big impacts.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Let the Playoffs Begin

With the regular seasons over, it's time to look at all of Toronto's prospects that will be continuing their seasons in the playoffs.

Maple Leafs Sign Luke Haymes

Toronto has signed one of the top NCAA free agents to a two-year contract.

NCAA Free Agent Watch: Luke Haymes and Others

Luke Haymes is among the top free agents out of the NCAA this year, and Toronto has been heavily rumoured to be among the front runners to sign him. Is he worth the interest, or are there other options the Leafs should take a run at signing?

Getting to Know Borya Valis

Let's all get to know Toronto's newest prospect, his strengths as a power forward with strong off-puck play and what his development path needs to be for him to make the NHL.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: ECHL Check-In

Let's take a look at some of the more obscure but potentially underrated prospects deeper in Toronto's system.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: AHL Check-In

Taking a look at the seasons for some of Toronto's top prospects playing for the Marlies this year.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: WHL Check-In

Updating the seasons of the three Toronto prospects who have been playing in the WHL this season, including two of their top picks in the last two years.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Europe Check-In

Updating the seasons of the three Toronto prospects who have been playing in Europe this season, all of whom were just drafted this past summer in the later rounds.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: NCAA and USHL Check-In

Checking in on some of the lesser-known and talked about prospects in Toronto's system, who are playing south of the border.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: OHL Check-In

Talking about the three Toronto prospects who have been playing in the OHL this season, including two of their top picks in the last two years.

2025 NHL Draft: January Watch List

The World Juniors are over, Bob McKenzie's mid-season list dropped, and we're more than halfway through the season of many leagues. It's time for another look at some prospects for the NHL draft that seem interesting for Toronto.

Maple Leaf Prospect Report: Nathan Mayes

The tall left-handed defenseman has emerged as one of the better late round picks Toronto made in the later rounds last year.

Friday's FTB: As in, the Bruins

Toronto lost last night to the Hurricanes. It wasn't very fun, but you already knew that if you watched the game or caught the recap. Maple Leafs can’t handle the storm surge.Carolina gets their fifth straight win over the Maple Leafs, doubling them up tonight 6-3.

Maple Leafs extend Philippe Myers for 2 years

Toronto announced a two year extension for one of their better depth defensemen.

2025 NHL Draft: December Watch List

Looking at the prospect rankings as of December 2024 to get an idea of what prospects I like may be available in the second round.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Sam McCue

McCue is leading a below-average team in many offensive categories and has some intriguing finishing ability combined with effort and grit, but does he have the supporting skills to give him a shot at an NHL future?

Maple Leafs Sign Alex Nylander, Place Knies on IR

You can never have too many Nylanders.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Miroslav Holinka Is Heating Up

Holinka started a bit slow but has really played strong over the last couple of weeks, both offensively and defensively.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: October 2024 Roundup

All of Toronto's prospects have begun their seasons by now, so it's time to look at how everyone is doing.

2025 NHL Draft: September Watch List

Bob McKenzie's first ranking of the season just dropped, and it's time for me to ignore everyone on it to see who the unnamed players are that could wind up as second rounders.
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