Prospect
Detroit Red Wings: How Good is Albert Johansson?
In 2019, Detroit Red Wings’ new General Manager, Steve Yzerman, decided to load up on defensemen in the first two rounds of his first draft with Detroit. After selecting Moritz Seider and Antti Tuomisto with his first two picks and forward Robert Mastrosimone with pick #54, Yzerman selected Swedish defenseman Albert Johansson with pick #60. […]
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Oilers To Terminate Goaltending Prospect Contract: What Happens Next?
The General Manager of the Dynamo Moscow (KHL) has stated in an interview that Ilya Konovalov will join his team at the end of the NHL season, as the Edmonton Oilers will terminate his contract. This news will surprise many, as Konovalov was being valued as the #1 goaltending prospect in the Oilers organization. Ilya […]
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Report: Maple Leafs sign Nick Abruzzese
The Maple Leafs have reached a contract with one of their top prospects, Nick Abruzzese, to a 2-year entry-level deal worth $1,700,000 with an $850,000 cap hit. It has been rumored that the Maple Leafs were interested in bringing Abruzzese into the organization and potentially into the lineup down the stretch, which can be a […]
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Does Zach Senyshyn Deserve a Second Chance?
Second chances in sports are sometimes hard to come by, even if a player seems to deserve one and never got a chance the first time around. This is usually the case with young players who are trying to make a name for themselves and break on to the big stage. Sometimes overcrowding at a […]
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Liiga Scoring Leader is None Other Than Leafs Prospect Topi Niemela
Since taking over as GM of the Leafs, Kyle Dubas has done an excellent job extracting plus value from Toronto’s draft slots as a perennial playoff team. He’s taken big swings on skill and upside, unabashedly drafted smaller skilled players who are producing well in their respective leagues, and traded down several times to acquire […]
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Leafs 7th Round Pick Making A Name For Himself in Hockey East
He can’t legally drink in the United States, but he can bury the biscuit, and he’ll absolutely drill you if your head is down. Ryan Tverberg, one of Toronto’s three 7th round picks in 2020, is having a monster year for UConn in the NCAA. The 19-year-old is tearing it up to the tune of […]
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Joseph Woll Set To Make NHL Debut for Toronto Maple Leafs
23-year-old Leafs goaltending prospect Joseph Woll will make his NHL debut tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. The ever-smiling Woll has earned the praise of teammates and coaches alike after being recalled due to an injury to backup Petr Mrazek. During last night’s post-game presser, coach Keefe was asked about the young netminder, Starter Jack Campbell […]
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The Emergence of Timothy Liljegren and Where That Leaves the Leafs
Toronto’s 2017 1st round pick, Timothy Liljegren, entered the 2021-22 season under a lot of pressure to perform. Despite only being 22 years old, many in the media and the fanbase had already written him off as a career tweener despite clear year-over-year progression at the AHL level. He came to the AHL in his […]
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