Niemel was named Top Defenceman across all teams by way of two goals and six assists in seven games. A prospect could go from a projected third-round pick to a second-round selection. Lilley says: He just doesnt make a lot of mistakes. Maple Leafs Prospects Toronto Maple Leafs Must Set Nick Robertson Up For Success in 2022-23. 28 on NHL Central Scoutings final ranking of North American skaters in advance of the Leafs taking him in the second round in Montreal. All Rights Reserved. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. That began to show with a goal against the Petes in Kamloops second game of the Memorial Cup. My rankings are based on multiple factors including age, recent production, and overall potential. At this years tournament, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have four prospects taking part. 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And despite not making Team Canada, the fact that he was even considered to make the team considering where he was drafted should be seen as a positive sign. He may only be ninth on my list right now, but I would say that Nick Moldenhauer has the best potential to jump on the Maple Leafs prospect board. Nothing against him as a player, but Canada chose him over some other more suitable players. He tallied 14 points in 14 games en route to an SHL championship and earned playoff MVP honours along the way. Hes a pretty cool kid.. He was far and away the fastest player on the Marlies, and he didnt look out of place in his few games with the Maple Leafs. The 19-year-old is having a good season in the NCAA for the University of Minnesota. The Maple Leafs have strong ties to the Chicago Steel, with newly-promoted assistant GM Ryan Hardy and 2019 fourth-round pick Nick Abruzzese both coming from the organization, so its not a shock that the Maple Leafs went back to a team they were familiar with to select him. While a majority of Maple Leafs fans will likely cheer on Team Canada, there will be three other prospects representing two other nations to keep an eye on. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Toronto has 11 prospects eligible to be in the tournament this year, but only the best get selected to represent their country. Toronto Maple Leafs And thats been something that I havent necessarily had a ton of in my career over the years. Hirvonen currently has four goals and seven assists for 11 points in 25 games. His game isnt even about points, Sandland said. If he makes it to the NHL, I see his ceiling as a middle-six winger with strong offensive upside. Fraser Minten, left, and Blazers teammate Emmitt Finnie. 4-4. In his rookie season at Minnesota, hes tied for third in the country amongst goals by freshmen players. Said Joshua Roy (MTL) was the other. on . Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. After seeing a considerable amount of time on Finlands top line along with Florida Panthers prospect Anton Lundell and Los Angeles Kings prospect Kasper Simontaival, Hirvonen will return to represent Finland one final time at this years festivities. Hockey Canada Director of Player Personnel said that Tverberg was among the most improved players at selection camp and was one of the toughest cuts to make.Alan Millar calls Ryan Tverberg (TOR) one of the two most improved players in the Hockey Canada program during the evaluation process this year. When Treliving took over as GM of the Calgary Flames on Apr. But Minten had to earn that status, a status he now shies away from, through a slow, steady climb. The 23-year-old winger signed a two-year entry-level contract around this time last year, and while nothing has officially been confirmed yet, its more than likely hell play for the Marlies this season. Matthew Knies is a 2021 second-round pick of the Leafs selected #57th overall in that draft. Two are top-line wingers, and one is a very intriguing defenceman, impressing early. All three players have aged out and are ineligible for this years tournament. With 16 points in 14 games for the University of Connecticut, Tverbergs development looks to be way ahead of schedule. Simply put, Knies is the type of prospect Maple Leafs fans have been dreaming of drafting for a while now. That year, his first in the WHL, Minten (whod only turned 16 that July) stepped right into the Blazers lineup and posted 18 points in 20 games. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images). With many players aging out from the 2022 tournament, he will have a good shot at making it this year. 10 months ago. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Roni Hirvonen was acquired alongside the pick that turned into fellow Finn and World Junior teammate Topi Niemela in another trade-down move in 2020, and so far, its looking like a good one for the Maple Leafs. The first move was trading down 13 spots in order to trade Petr Mrazeks contract to the Chicago Blackhawks. Copyright 2023 Buzz Connected Media Inc. Daily Hive uses cookies to enhance your experience. Team Finland will play Germany in the tournaments first game on December 26th at 2 pm ET. When he first showed up here, he wasnt that big and strong so I think hes kind of embracing that. Mintens injury to start the season might slightly hamper his chances at making the team, but he has 3 goals and 11 points in 7 WHL games since returning. He impressed there, putting up 16 points in 21 games in his rookie AHL season, and continued to impress in his sophomore campaign with 28 points in 26 games. He had a good season in 2020-21, putting up 23 points in 45 games, but it was the 2021 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoffs where he really shined. Niemela produced at over a point-per-game pace with two goals and six assists in seven games at the 2021 World Juniors and was named the top defenseman for the tournament. Boy oh boy, is Niemela ever a fun prospect. So far, its looking like Dubas may have been onto something with Tverberg. Though Minten registered 15 goals and 65 points in just 29 games in his WHL bantam draft year, Bedard scored 64 goals and 88 points in those games. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. This year, there are no Leafs prospects guaranteed a spot in the tournament, but there are a couple with a great chance to represent their countries. Hes a guy that is really driven. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. It has been something that he has focussed on. As I mentioned earlier on, he came in the move to trade down at the 2020 NHL Draft along with Hirvonen, and at the time, the Maple Leafs drafted him mostly because of his advanced defensive game and hockey IQ for his age. "I thought within his game, he always had his strong attributes," Toronto AHL coach Greg Moore said. Niemela, who plays for Oulun Karpat of Finlands SM-Liiga, is currently seventh in league scoring with 24 points in 30 games. There are six Leafs prospects at the world juniors in Edmonton three on the Russian team (forwards Rodion Amirov and Mikhail Abramov, and goalie Artur Akhtyamov) and three on Finland (defencemen Mikko Kokkonen and Topi Niemela and forward Roni Hirvonen). All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Hip surgery forced him to miss the entirety of the 2020-21 season, but he wasted no time getting back to doing the things that initially piqued peoples interest in 2019-20. When he talks about this season, he says the only bump in the road was actually a second injury suffered late in the year that nagged him into the playoffs. The Richmond Hill native just completed his first full season for the University of Connecticut, finishing with 14 goals and 32 points in 36 games. The Blazers didnt pick him until the fourth round. Niemela (5-11, 156) was viewed as a defensive defenseman when he was drafted by the Maple Leafs but has developed into a promising offensive force in his subsequent two seasons. Hes likely going to spend at least the next year or two in Finland, but having signed his entry-level contract two months ago, Id have to imagine the Maple Leafs will be looking to get him over to North America sooner rather than later. It's led by world class players. Finland goes up against Latvia at 6 p.m. Here are some 2020/21 highlights from the newest #Leafs prospect, Alex SteevesTore it up with Notre Dame this year with 15 G, 32 PTS in 29 GP. "I look at how a group of really skilled players has gotten better at checking and defending and doing those things that you need to win. Toronto is encouraged by his combination of hustle and muscle (6-foot-2, 210 pounds) and sees him as an effective NHL power forward after continued development in college. Torontos group of prospects include Matthew Knies, Topi Niemela, Roni Hirvonen, and Ryan Tverberg. Der-Arguchintsev centred the Marlies' second line on most nights in the AHL last year, but was surprisingly moved to the right wing for the Prospect Tournament. As we move through the month of December, the hype around the 2022 World Junior Championships is starting to rapidly increase. The following year, when an opportunity did come to play on the penalty kill in his draft year, Clouston said Minten knew exactly what were looking for, whereas another guy could have gotten the same opportunity and had no idea., And thats because, Clouston said, hes just the type of person thats always engaged and aware and taking things in ready for his opportunity.. It was there where, like Sandland, he developed an appreciation for the way Minten has gotten to where he is today. @MapleLeafs prospect Topi Niemela scores on the powerplay for his second point of the night against Team USA pic.twitter.com/bIE5YC6Af4. All All Rights Reserved. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few prospects eligible to play in the 2023 World Junior Championships which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick starting on December 26th, 2022. Ryan Tverberg is a 2020 seventh-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. There isnt one thing in specific, he said. Given that there hasn't been NHL hockey for several months. Hes always engaged in whatever were doing. Hes got really good offensive instincts., Drafted: 2020 (fourth round, 106th overall). Leading the OHL in goals per game might be enough to at least get him a look. Dec 21, 2021 43 While the Maple Leafs will have half the prospects at the 2022 world juniors compared to last year's tournament, that doesn't mean those prospects won't be worth watching.. Fast forward a year, and Knies easily looks like he could have been a first-round pick. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. "We feel he'll challenge for the roster here.". The Toronto Maple Leafs have six prospects at the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton. Tverberg getting chosen by Team Canada for the 2022 World Junior Championship was a bit of a surprise. He currently has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 16 games. as hes suffered injuries each year hes been directly in the Maple Leafs system, which has likely prevented him from getting some more looks in the NHL. Quite frankly, Im happy with our group.. Hes 18 but I think he should be another guy that plays a pretty prominent role on their team. Having said that, I still think hes got a future in Toronto, and if he sticks around, I see him as a high-octane second-line winger with 20-25 goal potential. 2023 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd, Matthew Knies Skates in Final Scrimmage of Maple Leafs Development Camp. The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few prospects eligible to play in the 2023 World Junior Championships which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick starting on. Spencer Knight of the United States makes a save against Roni Hirvonen of Finland during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) Although he wasn't the. If you care about the team with the maple leaf on its jersey, youll be watching Canada at the world junior hockey tournament. At his first World Juniors in 2021, Hirvonen scored two goals and added four assists in seven games and helped the national team win a bronze medal at the tournament. We create the lists without any biases toward country or nationality. Abruzzese is sort of like Steeves in the sense that his ceiling may not be overly high, but he makes this list because hes already had a taste of the NHL and could make an impact in the Maple Leafs lineup sooner than some of the other prospects. Left Wing shoots Left. Despite only having three prospects at the World Juniors this year, all three players I mentioned will be worth keeping an eye on as the tournament gets underway in Edmonton and Red Deer. The 18-year-old has five goals and four assists in 21 games for Assat in Finlands top league. Heres a look at the three Leafs youngsters getting a chance to represent their country at the World Juniors this year: Position: LW 2021-22 stats: 28 GP, 6G, 10 A, 16 PTS Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Keefe was promoted to coach by former Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas, who was told a few weeks ago that his contract would not be renewed after the season. What Niemelas been able to do in Finland this year is ridiculously impressive for a 19-year-old, and only makes his presence at the World Juniors that much more intriguing. "One thing he really elevated was his shot selection and choosing when and where to shoot the puck. [Maple Leafs 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy breakdown], How acquired: Selected with No. The playmaking center, who was the MVP of the SHL Playoffs in 2021 with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 14 games, joined Toronto of the AHL at the end of the 2021-22 season and had four points (two goals, two assists) in six games, impressing Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas in the process. 59 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: HIFK (Liiga): 46 GP, 9-17-26. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Niemela is a puck-moving defenceman with three assists in nine games for Karpat in Finlands top league. Meanwhile, Team Russia will be icing a phenom of their own in fellow 16 year-old Matvei Michkov, whos projected to be a top-two pick in 2023 along with Bedard. (Stats from eliteprospects.com). Nice addition to the organization pic.twitter.com/oWIkB2NFV6. By years end, his smart play, penalty killing and 71 points in a combined 84 regular-season and playoff games as a 17-year-old second-year player with the Blazers had vaulted him all the way up to No. He has the tools to be a top-six winger at the NHL level, but with the right development, I could definitely see him assuming a role on the left side of the top line someday. The one worry about Robertsons game is his durability. "I think . The Toronto Maple Leafs had three prospects playing in the tournament: Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemel played for Team Finland, and Matthew Knies played on one of the Team USA rosters. He notes how lucky he was to live with a player of Spezzas pedigree as someone who just finished his playing career. In the end, general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas was able to turn three picks into five. Selected in the third round (64th overall) by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Draft, Niemela had a goal in the first two games in the first version the 2022 World Juniors. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onToronto Maple Leafs and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. pic.twitter.com/Dj1cO35Xum. Age: 19 Related: 2022 World Junior Championship Team Canada Final Roster. Without further ado, here is my take on the Maple Leafs top 10 prospects heading into the 2022-23 season. Maple Leafs prospects at the world juniors: Who to watch and what to expect - The Athletic Maple Leafs prospects at the world juniors: Who to watch and what to expect By Joshua Kloke. Recently named captain of the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL, Abramov has matured as both a scorer and a leader. The following season, while still playing in Bedards shadow, Minten still finished just fourth on West Van Academys prep team in scoring. After losing 15 pounds due to an undisclosed illness in the summer of 2021 and missing the start of the United States Hockey League (USHL) season, Moldenhauer returned, only to suffer a terrifying skate laceration on his face. pic.twitter.com/wFAL1y5E0E. There would have been one more, American Nick Robertson, but the Leafs decided to keep the 19-year-old in Toronto to prepare for the upcoming NHL season, with training camp opening Jan. 3. Selected in the third. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be represented well at the 2022 World Junior Championship. You come back from camp and you realize Wow, these guys are really strong, Ive got to push. So he has definitely been a guy who engages in contact and stays in battles. Drafted: 2020, 2nd round, 59th overall. On that team, Mathew Ward, drafted in the first round in their shared 2019 WHL Draft class, also garnered more attention than Minten. He could make his NHL debut following the end of Minnesota's season. Last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs saw prospects Matthew Knies suit up for Team USA and Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemela play for Finland. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound winger had an impressive freshman season for the University of Minnesota, tallying 15 goals and 33 points in 33 games. Related: 2022 World Junior Championship Team Finland Final Roster, With the departure of Heinola from the teams defensive corps, Niemela will without a doubt be Finlands rock on the back end, especially considering the unit as a whole is relatively inexperienced. Difficult cuts. Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) December 13, 2021. Whether drafted or undrafted, it is a great opportunity to showcase their talent. If youre a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, heres the scoop on who the team is sending and what to expect from each prospect at this years tournament. Said Joshua Roy (MTL) was the other. MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Fraser Minten is selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs during Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. The 2023 World Junior Championship begins today with four games: Finland/Switzerland, Sweden/Austria, Latvia/USA, and Czechia/Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas as their new president of hockey operations. Oh, you know, it was great, Minten answered. Enter Search Term. Last season, Holmberg took yet another step in the SHL, finishing the 2021-22 campaign with 41 points in 46 games, good for second on his team in scoring. The 2022 tournament is shaping up to be a big one. 2021-22 stats: 31GP, 6 G, 18 A, 24 PTS Brandon Lisowsky is having a great season so far with 8 goals and 18 points in 16 WHL games, but it doesnt seem good enough to garner much interest for Team Canada. Who cracks your list? His combination of size and skill make him an integral part of the team, and theres no doubt in my mind that hell be utilized as such. Kevin Papetti - Dec 14, 2020 Advertisement The World Junior Hockey Championships have been a staple of the holiday season for decades. The Leafs top draft pick in 2021, Matthew Knies is on the American roster that is looking to defend their gold medal in last years tournament. Hirvonen will be joining Niemela on Team Finland at the 2022 World Junior Championship. Personally, the way I try to lead is by example, he said when pressed. pic.twitter.com/bCoU1uzP6e. He was invited to USAs camp in the summer and currently leads the OHL in points with 30 points in 16 games. Topi Niemela (TOR) scores his first goal of the tournament. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Try a week on us. Continue browsing to accept the use of all cookies. Though he has led the Maple Leafs to success during the regular season, Keefe has won only one Stanley Cup Playoff series during his tenure, when Toronto defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in the Eastern Conference First Round this season. He plays in the pro league as well playing against men. KAMLOOPS, B.C. He has a great shot. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He needs to continue to work on his skating and mobility. Though it spilled into October and cost him the start of his post-draft season with Kamloops, he felt he had a good start to the year and came back more confident than hed ever been. In terms of his ceiling, I see him as an energetic third-line player with the ability to take reps in the top six. Hes working on his defence. With the departures of Lundell and Winnipeg Jets prospect Ville Heinola, who served as captain last year, Hirvonen will have some extra responsibility. Niemela is a 19-year-old defenseman from Oulu Finland and is currently playing for Karpat in Liiga (Finnish Elite League). If theres any prospect Maple Leafs fans are going to be watching closely this year, its Niemela. ", How acquired: Selected with No. He makes the right plays over and over again. And with fans expected to be back in the buildings, this years festivities will be extra fun to keep tabs on. "This is about the Toronto Maple Leafs," Treliving said. As for his ceiling, I see him in a similar position to that of Steeves. Leave a comment below and let me know. This season, however, they could have a gaping hole on the left side of John Tavares and William Nylander, and if Robertson cant secure a spot, it might be wise for the Maple Leafs to trade him while his value is high. Likely a third-line player, but definite potential to make an impact in the top-six as well. Tverberg is a dual citizen, and many thought he had a better shot of making the Team USA roster than he did the Team Canada one. Its hard to be optimistic about the draft when you sacrifice your picks for assets in hopes of a deep playoff run each year, only to be let down seven games in. #Leafs #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/gisjWtAa2Q. He competed (in the world juniors) last year. Age: 19 Over the last 10 tournaments, the Leafs have sent only a handful of prospects to Canadas team at the world juniors: Nazem Kadri (2011), Morgan Rielly (2013), Frederik Gauthier (2014, 2015), Mitch Marner and Travis Dermott (2016), and goalie Ian Scott (2019). His performance was good enough to earn him defenseman of the tournament honours, and he was a huge factor for the bronze medal-winning Finns. 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