(Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. Russia's forward group is also quite strong up the middle. The 2023 NHL Draft eligible prospect just turned 17 and is one of the most electrifying prospects in all of hockey reflected in his consensus No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. And. What do you think of my list? Lets also hope this doesnt effect any other team at the tournament either. NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from August 8-September 8. While a majority of. The team took Matthew Knies in the second round, 57th overall, before selecting Voit at 153rd overall in the fifth round and Vyacheslav Peksa at 185th overall in the sixth round. Hes got really good offensive instincts., Drafted: 2020 (fourth round, 106th overall). Whether drafted or undrafted, it is a great opportunity to showcase their talent. Tony Ferrari takes a deep look at what the team's future looks. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; The first major move of the Toronto Maple Leafs . Giving him the fairest chance to make the Maple Leafs is the ultimate goal.. But knock Dubas all you want, his draft classes since he took over GM duties look promising, and should be given a chance to flower before the abilities of him and his scouting team are questioned. 64 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: Karpat (Liiga): 48 GP, 10-22-32. The 2023 World Junior Championship begins today with four games: Finland/Switzerland, Sweden/Austria, Latvia/USA, and Czechia/Canada. Matthew Knies, F How. Nice addition to the organization, Roni Hirvonens last-minute heroics send through to the #WorldJuniors semifinals. Tverberg getting chosen by Team Canada for the 2022 World Junior Championship was a bit of a surprise. 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. To order copies of Lilley says: Our expectations for him is were hoping he has a prominent role in the Russian team. Its telling that the Team USA roster has all but completely shunned the CHL (only 2 call-ups play in the CHL). Here is a look at each of those four prospects. Topi Niemela - Finland - The Finnish born defenseman was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs 64th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Who cracks your list? Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. He had six points in seven games at last years tournament and helped Finland beat Russia in the Bronze Medal game. While no Maple Leafs prospects will be representing Team Canada this year, they will have some representation in North America. Ryan Tverberg is a 2020 seventh-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hes a smart player, hes got excellent speed. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. 59 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: HIFK (Liiga): 46 GP, 9-17-26. Finland will have its sights set on Gold this year. Fraser Minten is staring out the window of a Sandman Hotel in Prince George, B.C. All Jan 2, 2021 Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Republication or distribution of this content is He's putting up nearly a point a game in the minors and showed well . He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. As such, perhaps that sort of thinking no longer rings true. It speaks volumes to a United States program that seems to insist upon being insular and looking specifically for college hockey players as opposed to exploring those options that play in Canada. Both players aged out this time around and werent able to return with Finland to the tournament being held in Moncton and Halifax leaving the hopes of the Maple Leafs having representation at the tournament on the shoulders of their more recent prospects. He's played primarily in the VHL for Ak Bars, where he has a .910 sv% in. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). TopiNiemel had an impressive year withKrpt in the Finnish Liiga; he ranked eighth among defensemen in points (10 goals and 22 assists). It was awesome to have a good buddy drafted by the same team, and hopefully well get to play there together, said Hirvonen, taken 59th overall in 2020. Lets hope he can pick up his offensive production over the next few games and lets hope Finland can finish in the gold medal game. Leave a comment below and let me know. The roster. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Knies has been taking reps on Team USAs second line alongside 2022 draft eligible prospect Logan Cooley and Florida Panthers prospect Mackie Samoskevich. 159 pick in 2018 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: Vaxjo (SHL): 46 GP, 11-30-41; Toronto (AHL): 6 GP, 2-2-4. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. They were drafted five picks apart in 2020. He saw time on their penalty kill and on the powerplay, suggesting that he is certainly well-rounded and able to adapt to the different roles, despite his youth and the fact hes playing against men. Komarov is 5-foot-10 and 213 pounds. The rearranged World Juniors give everyone a chance to get a dose of hockey this summer, not in the least Toronto Maple Leafs fans wholl have high expectations. Follow on Twitter. 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. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Interestingly, in both comparisons, we likened him to players who were larger. Certainly, in the next one or two seasons, we want to see him make a jump. His motor has been compared to that of former Leaf Zach Hyman, and his play last season was impressive enough to the point where there were talks of him joining the Maple Leafs at the end of the 2021-22 season. 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. Here are some 2020/21 highlights from the newest #Leafs prospect, Alex Steeves He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, World Juniors, and the NHL Entry Draft, and is also part of the Sticks in the 6ix Podcast, presented by THW. Hes also second among defenseman in scoring, only two points behind the highest-scoring defenseman. Through three games in the KHL, he has a .904 save percentage, in eight games in the second division, he has a .935 save percentage, and three games at the junior level, he has a .926 save percentage. The move was to acquire Nick Foligno and Stefan Noesen for a run in the playoffs. 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. The Leafs will have six prospects three with Russia and three with Finland competing at the 2021 world junior hockey championship in Edmonton, starting on Dec. 26. The 23-year-old, entering the final year of his entry level contract, was loaned to Vaxjo of Sweden's top professional league last season and responded by averaging almost a point per game. Roni Hirvonen is a 2020 second-round pick. He could make his NHL debut following the end of Minnesota's season. Some teams fear Russian players will choose to play in the lucrative KHL. The 5-10, 177-pounder scored 55 goals in 46 games in his final year with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League in 2019-20 and will be looked upon to provide offense in the NHL this season. Perhaps it speaks less to Voits amazing form and more so to an inability to look beyond their borders for players. 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). Here are the top 10 NHL players to come out of the tournament that was won by Team USA 10 years ago. He likes to play and he wants to compete. But the Leafs havent drafted a Canadian in the first round since taking Marner fourth overall in 2015. Republication or distribution of this content is All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping a close eye on their four prospects and hoping to see great things. rights reserved. Still, no first round pick and just two of those picks came in the first three rounds with Fraser Minten going 38th overall in the second round and Nicholas Moldenhauer going 95th at the tail end of the third round. Torontos group of prospects include Matthew Knies, Topi Niemela, Roni Hirvonen, and Ryan Tverberg. #Leafs #LeafsForever, Maple Leafs Acquire Matt Murray & Draft Picks For Future Considerations, Maple Leafs Commentary: Matt Murray, Goalie Solution or Mrazek Mistake. December is here, which means the World Junior Championship is soon approaching. Hes had a good start to the season., Drafted: 2019 (third round, 84th overall). The Americans finished undefeated in their group after they hung on . The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2022. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Niemela is a puck-moving defenceman with three assists in nine games for Karpat in Finlands top league. The Kamloops Blazers centre and 2022 Maple Leafs second-round draft pick recently finished a six-hour bus trip . The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be represented well at the 2022 World Junior Championship. Theyve known each other since they were kids. All rights reserved. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Niemel picked up an assist in Mondays loss to Canada, his fourth of the tournament. The 18-year-old has five goals and four assists in 21 games for Assat in Finlands top league. In Finlands seven games, Roni Hirvonen had seven points and Niemela had six points. Finland coach Antti Pennanen said the comparison is warranted. Perhaps the stand-out of Roni Hirvonens performances is the fact that, per EliteProspects, in 11 games with the Finnish Under 20s team last season, he scored 12 goals and added a further 3 assists for 15 points; statistically that shows through. Knies will be representing Team USA at the World Junior Championship. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ovchinnikov was one of the stories of Toronto's prospect pool last year, putting up a massive season in the MHL with 20 goals and 31 assists in just 40 games. Its the luck of the draw. While Minten is proving to still be a reputable pick, the Blackhawks used the first-rounder to take Sam Rinzel 25th overall in 2022 and it was another first-round selection the Maple Leafs had to move to shed salary from a contract they signed. Tverberg currently has nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in 14 games. NHL Prospect Roundup: Toronto Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll is a brick wall. 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"One thing he really elevated was his shot selection and choosing when and where to shoot the puck. That said, the Maple Leafs do have five picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft and have yet to move their first-round pick. It was announced this week that a pair of Leafs prospects, Matthew Knies and Ryan Tverberg, will compete for spots on their respective World Juniors teams. 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. It will be easier to go there because you have a good friend with you, said Niemel, standing with Hirvonen in the media centre at Rogers Place. Knies had three points in five games. 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To order copies of ", How acquired: Selected with No. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Hes working on his defence. Our expectations for him are to make a little bit of a jump. In fact, with Justin Holls deal expiring this coming summer, there is certainly going to be places up for grab on that side of the Toronto Maple Leafs defense. 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. rights reserved. "He played exceptionally well for them," Dubas said of Holmberg's brief AHL stint. Instead, guys like Noah Laba, Tyler Boucher and Sam Lipkin got call-ups when theyre useful role players but have hardly stood out this season on their respective teams. The organizations 2020 NHL Draft may have been their last major haul. Nick Robertson will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Niemel was drafted 64th overall. He scored twice, tops among Finnish blueliners. 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. All three will be playing pivotal roles for their teams and will look to do the Maple Leafs organization proud. 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. Matthew Knies is seemingly the most likely to make the Leafs in the short-term, but that doesnt mean thatNiemel and Hirvonen cant aspire to making the NHL. The Finns. Again, this could easily change over the coming games and for the Finnish teams fortunes, lets hope it does. The 19-year-old is having a good season in the NCAA for the University of Minnesota. He was undrafted but signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs as an 18 year old after the 2021 NHL draft. He beats you offensively and on defence., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Nick Moldenhauer is another long shot to make Team Canada, but he is leading the USHL in goals and is second in points right now with 10 goals and 18 points in 13 games. Niemela is one of two Toronto prospects representing Team Finland at the World Junior Championship. Like his good friend Niemela, he's not the biggest player (5-9, 164) but has good leadership qualities and served as Finland's captain at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, where he had seven points (three goals, four assists) in seven games. Its an awesome opportunity for these young men to play in the best amateur tournament there is, for them to play against their peers, and for us to compare, said John Lilley, the Maple Leafs director of amateur scouting. 53 pick in 2019 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: Toronto (AHL): 28 GP, 16-12-28; Toronto (NHL): 10 GP, 1-0-1. Niemela will be defending his title as the top defenseman from last years tournament. Should the Toronto Maple Leafs hang onto their first-round pick in the 2023 Draft, they'll select a very talented player. After winning every game in the preliminary round, USA was upset by Czechia in the quarter finals while Finland won the silver metal after taking Canada to overtime in the gold medal game. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. But, for the first time since 1982, the Toronto Maple Leafs won't have a single prospect taking part in this year's World Juniors. 1 slot for the 2023 draft. Among moving other picks in the Mark Giordano trade and the Ilya Lyubushkin trade, maybe the toughest one to swallow came in July 2022.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',828,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_10',828,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1');.large-mobile-banner-1-multi-828{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. If he continues to progress, hell have a better shot at making the team the year. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Relatively unknown to the Leafs fan base, Amirov was a surprise pick. 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. You can follow him on Twitter at @AndrewGForbes. Absolutely, Ty Voit is undersized and may never be a regular NHL player with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a result. Hirvonen has had a great season to date with HIFK of Finlands SM-Liiga, with 18 points through 26 games thus far. Hirvonen will be joining Niemela on Team Finland at the 2022 World Junior Championship. If you care about the team with the maple leaf on its jersey, youll be watching Canada at the world junior hockey tournament. 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. The sixth-place team in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild (22-13-2), host the 11th-ranked St. Louis Blues (19-17-3) at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET.Minnesota grabbed a 5-1 victory at home its last time out on January 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.In its most recent game "On the ice and off the ice, he wants to know what the best are doing and how they're achieving their fitness standards, for example," Wickenheiser said, "and he really has a plan for himself of where he wants to see himself go. The Maple Leafs drafted him as an overage prospect in 2019, and he immediately had a breakout season for Harvard in 2019-20 before the season was canceled due to COVID-19. Fantasy; Betting; Shows; Schedule; Player News; Starting Goalies; Line Combos; Ad. Credit: Photo by Steven Ellis . 553 With the World Junior Championship in the rearview mirror, here's a look at 10 prospects making noise as of late. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nick Robertson will unfortunately have zero impact on the 2022-23 season, as he underwent shoulder surgery, ultimately keeping him out six months. Lets hope this doesnt derail USAs tournament as theyre poised to really make some noise and defend their gold medal from last year. Hirvonen is five-foot-nine, an inch shorter than Granlund, but a terrific playmaker with a high hockey IQ. Andrew is in his 8th year reporting for The Hockey Writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the club's 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, MI. World Juniors; Hockey Canada; Olympics; Euro; . For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. Prior to the season . This is the most exciting time of the year for everyone that loves hockey.. He provides analysis on the top draft-eligible players, prospects drafted by NHL teams and all other relevant prospect information. Mike Zeisberger, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. He is not as good a skater as Makar, but some day hes going to be a power player and a penalty-killing defenceman, Pennanen said. He was invited to USAs camp in the summer and currently leads the OHL in points with 30 points in 16 games. Artur Akhtyamov (G) entered this season as arguably the Leafs' top goalie prospect, but his season has been up and down. As I wrote about the other day, the Toronto Maple Leafs have three prospects at this years World Juniors and all should play a key role for their countries if they are to make it far. PHILADELPHIA (AP) John Tavares had a goal and two assists, Mitchell Marner added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Sunday night. The Flames used it to take Aidan Thompson with the 90th overall pick and retained 50 percent of Rittichs contract. He scored in all three games and was named MVP at the Karjala Cup as Russias under-20 team beat senior teams from Finland, Sweden and the Czech Republic. He certainly is undersized but with any luck that isnt going to hold the 19 year-old back from one day cracking the Toronto Maple Leafs roster. Just five picks before the Maple Leafs selected Niemela. The Toronto Maple Leafs 2021 fifth-round (153rd overall) pick has. Fraser Minten was a late cut from last summers makeup tournament after getting an invite to Canadas camp. Prospect Pool Overview: Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs have some notable names in the prospect pipeline. Toronto will have prospects representing Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Finland at this years World Junior Championship. Related: 2023 Guide to the World Junior Championship. In both games hes logged over 21:30, logging 22:11 against Austria even though he took two minor penalties. Hirvonen and Niemel worked out with the likes of John Tavares and Michael Bunting while getting to know the organization and city before returning to Finland to attend their world junior camp. Matthew Knies is a 2021 second-round pick of the Leafs selected #57th overall in that draft. [Maple Leafs 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy breakdown] 1. Topi Niemela (TOR) scores his first goal of the tournament. It was a really good experience, Hirvonen said. What makes Niemelas role even more important is that he was drafted for the advanced defensive instincts he possessed for his age, which makes his newfound offensive ability that much more of a pleasant surprise. His skills have been on full display for the University of Minnesota so far in 2021-22, and his impressive start should be enough to earn him some proper looks in Team USAs top six. 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. He has a very nice shot to go along with some sneaky speed for his size, and a solid physical game as well. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. On the other side of the trade, Rittich played just four games for the Maple Leafs going 1-1-1 with a 2.72 goals against average (GAA) and .888 save percentage (SV%). Ty Voit (#96) tallied another 2 assists over the weekend. There have been some standout performances by players throughout the system and . The tournament kicked off on August 10 and the Maple Leafs have three prospects playing in the tournament. "We feel he'll challenge for the roster here.". Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies saved his best game for the last one of the group stage, helping USA win Group B. . 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