Maple Leafs Prospects
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Coverage of Maple Leafs prospects and NHL draft prospects in general.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Easton Cowan
After Easton Cowan has played in 10 OHL games so far this season, it's time to check in on how he's been doing and how he's improved.
2024 NHL Draft Watch: Early USHL Breakouts
So far this season, I've written three watch list updates based on early season breakouts:
* Earl WHL breakouts
* Early QMJHL breakouts
* Early OHL breakouts
It only makes sense that I include an update on the early breakouts south of the border in the USHL! So let's
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Artur Akhtyamov
Updating the progress Artur Akhtyamov has been making in the KHL, and how the rest of his season may shape up for opportunities to get more starts.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Noah Chadwick
Noah Chadwick is a 6th round pick from this past summer who I wound up quite liking when I looked into him. I liked what I saw from him in the summer during the rookie camps and prospect tournaments. How has he looked through the start of his WHL season?
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Nikita Grebyonkin
It's been a while since the last report Nikita Grebyonkin. There's been some noteworthy updates worth mentioning, as far as his usage, production, and how he's looked. So we have some catching up to do!
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Brandon Lisowsky
Checking in on Brandon Lisowsky's start to the season as Toronto's small, prairie sniper. He had a nice Traverse City tournament and is off to a strong start for Saskatoon, but is it enough to make him seem legit?
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Artur Akhtyamov
Akhtyamov has been in odd position the past couple of seasons. He was a mid round pick without much fanfare, and while he's had pretty strong numbers in all but one season since then it hasn't really mattered.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Traverse City
This weekend we were treated to some zero stakes hockey, as the Toronto Maple Leafs sent their prospects to Traverse City to compete against the prospects of Columbus, Detroit and Dallas. Here are some thoughts on Toronto's top prospects.
Scouting Reports on Toronto's 2023 Traverse City Invites
Toronto has finally released their roster for the 2023 Traverse City prospect tournament. Let's break down some quick scouting of the undrafted invites, plus some notes on a few of Toronto's prospects.
Traverse City Leafs roster and schedule
Matthew Knies headlines the Maple Leafs Traverse City Roster.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Grebyonkin's KHL season begins
Nikita Grebyonkin's season has already begun! It's time to look at his pre-season and early regular season play, and see how he's been doing.
Getting to Noah Chadwick
Scouting Toronto's latest defenseman prospect, Noah Chadwick. He profiles as a solid all-around defender who could get even better once he adds some muscle and improves his skating.
Getting to Know Hudson Malinoski
Looking at the scouting reports and mechanics for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 5th round pick: Hudson Malinoski.
Getting to Know Easton Cowan Part Three: Overall Assessment
Looking at a final, overall assessment of Easton Cowan, his future projection, and if Toronto was right to use their first round pick to draft him.
Getting to Know Easton Cowan Part Two: Scouting Breakdown
Breaking down the specific strengths and weaknesses of Easton Cowan's game, using scouting reports and video clips. This covers his skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, physicality/defense, and hockey smarts.
Getting to Know Easton Cowan Part One: Stats and Context
When the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Easton Cowan with the 28th overall pick, it produced a mixed reaction. But Toronto has done the same thing with Knies and Minten, so is Cowan set to follow the same path?
Standouts from Toronto's Development Camp
On Saturday, Toronto wrapped up it's development camp with a scrimmage. Read up on who was said to have strong camps, and who looked good at the scrimmage.
Scouting Reports on Toronto's 2023 Development Camp Roster
Let's talk about Toronto's development camp roster, including their current prospects and all the invites who could be signed to a contract this summer.
Maple Leafs 2023 Development Camp Roster
The Maple Leafs announced their annual Dev Camp today.
Early Thoughts on Toronto's Drafting
The 2023 NHL draft is now over, and we know the three players that the Maple Leafs selected. I've read some scouting reports and watched some highlights. I wanted to share my early thoughts.
With the 185th pick in the 2023 Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs select Noah Chadwick
With their final pick in the draft, barring last minute trades, the Maple Leafs drafted Noah Chadwick.
With the 153rd pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Maple Leafs select Hudson Malinoski
Hudson Malinoski is a centre from Saskatoon. He has not played in the WHL, instead opting for the AJHL for a year to allow him to go the NCAA route. He is committed to Providence College for next season.
Like any prospect at this stage, that makes him a long-term
Memorial Cup GDT: Minten and Blazers vs Remparts
Kamloops Blazers (Host) vs Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
Puck Drop: 9:00 pm EDT
Arena: Sandman Centre, Kamloops, BC
How To Watch: TSN1, TSN4, RDS
The 2023 Memorial Cup kicks off tonight with the home team Kamloops Blazers taking on the Quebec Remparts.
The Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect, Fraser Minten,
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Europe
Recapping the seasons and development progression for some of Toronto's European prospects, such as Roni Hirvonen, Topi Niemelä, Dennis Hildeby and more.
Maple Leafs Prospect Report: North America
Recapping the seasons and development progression for some of Toronto's North American prospects, such as Nick Moldenhauer, Ryan Tverberg, and Mike Koster.