Difficult cuts. All three players have aged out and are ineligible for this years tournament. Oilers News & Rumors: Kulak, Kane, Campbell, Keith, Brown, Deslauriers, 2022-23 Projections for the 4 Oilers Who Received Qualifying Offers, Montreal Canadiens 2023 Trade Deadline Preview, 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Panthers Sam Bennett, Oilers List of Blue Line Trade Targets Includes Surprising Names, Blackhawks Reichel, Domi, & Kurashevs Line Hints at Bright Future, Lightnings Western Conference Road Trip Will Test Team, Ex-Maple Leaf Ilya Mikheyev & His Season With the Canucks, Devils Depth Key to 2022-23 Playoff Appearance, Blues Contract for Schenn Could Impact OReilly Re-Signing. 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. Matthew Knies is a 2021 second-round pick of the Leafs selected #57th overall in that draft. Our expectations for him are to make a little bit of a jump. Whats more is that the team only had the one selection in the first four rounds in 2021, which certainly doesnt help the case of having a top-end player from any country when it comes to this best-on-best set-up. World Juniors; Football. He currently has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 16 games. And Hirvonen is captain of the Finnish entry at the world junior hockey championship, while Niemel is an alternate captain. 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. Regardless of how you look at it, heres a look at how the Maple Leafs were left without a single prospect in this years U20 tournament. He competed (in the world juniors) last year. While a majority of. The 20-year-old is under contract with HIFK in Finland's top professional league but it's still undetermined whether he'll return this season. Enter Search Term. [Maple Leafs 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy breakdown], How acquired: Selected with No. 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. ", How acquired: Selected with No. The 20-year-old, under contract with Karpat in Finland's top professional league for another year, had six assists in seven games for Finland at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship and was voted the top defenseman at the 2021 World Juniors. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. 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. (Statistics as of. Some teams fear Russian players will choose to play in the lucrative KHL. Credit: Photo by Steven Ellis . The 19-year-old's ascension from second-round draft pick to point-a-game player in the NCAA was impressive enough to land him a spot representing the United States at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he had a goal and an assist in four games. Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. rights reserved. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images). He provides analysis on the top draft-eligible players, prospects drafted by NHL teams and all other relevant prospect information. The Finnish captain had a goal . He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. The Maple Leafs third-round pick in 2020 first made a name for himself at last years tournament, when he finished with eight points in seven games. So, How have things been so far? He makes a good first pass and jump into the play. Were excited for him. Interestingly, in both comparisons, we likened him to players who were larger. Republication or distribution of this content is He definitely deserves an invite to camp, but if he doesnt make the team this year, hes eligible for the 2024 tournament as well. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. 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. It was a draft that saw the Maple Leafs make 12 selections over the seven rounds, including one in each round. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. FINLAND PULLS AHEAD! What do you think of my list? Marat. Another 18-year-old who will have to earn his ice time. Knies, Niemela, and Robertson all look like they could become regular NHLers someday, and the rest of the prospects I listed certainly dont lack potential. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). In the last Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Watch, we took a look at Juuso Valimaki. Toronto Maple Leafs: Will Any of These Marlies Make the Jump. All three will be playing pivotal roles for their teams and will look to do the Maple Leafs organization proud. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. It was really cool.. He also had three assists for the U.S. in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in August. Also, it just broke today that they will forfeit their second game as there has been more than one player who has tested positive for Covid-19. (Hirvonen) can be good on the power player and everything else. 553 Nothing against him as a player, but Canada chose him over some other more suitable players. Its the luck of the draw. Hirvonen is five-foot-nine, an inch shorter than Granlund, but a terrific playmaker with a high hockey IQ. While no Maple Leafs prospects will be representing Team Canada this year, they will have some representation in North America. Nick Robertson will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. The fact he was picked in the second round back at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft points to the Toronto Maple Leafs seeing something in him. Jan 2, 2021 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. His OHL lead in scoring had shrunk to 4 points with Pavel Mintyukov on his heels. Russia's forward group is also quite strong up the middle. 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. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies will probably remember his opening game at the 2022 World Juniors for being in the middle of the most bizarre review and re-review of a goal. As good as Akhtyamov has been in the KHL and two lower leagues, hes not expected to get much ice time in the tournament with teammate Yaroslav Askarov seen as the next big thing in goaltending. Related: 2022 World Junior Championship Team Finland Final Roster. He beats you offensively and on defence., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution His 56-save effort against Laval on Sunday was also among the best save counts in franchise history. ", How acquired: Selected with No. If he continues to progress, hell have a better shot at making the team the year. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Like Kokkonen, hes played above his age bracket most of his teenaged career. Take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects that are representing their respective nations at the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship in Montreal and Toronto. He makes the right plays over and over again. 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. TORONTO Mitch Marner hit yet another milestone on Saturday. It was in his best interest and the best interest of everybody to give him the best opportunity to make the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lilley said. As I mentioned earlier, Maple Leafs 2020 seventh round pick Ryan Tverberg was among the last cuts for Team Canada, which largely had to do with the emergence of Bedard at selection camp. 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. Niemela is a 19-year-old defenseman from Oulu Finland and is currently playing for Karpat in Liiga (Finnish Elite League). Fraser Minten is staring out the window of a Sandman Hotel in Prince George, B.C. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about The Kamloops Blazers centre and 2022 Maple Leafs second-round draft pick recently finished a six-hour bus trip . Clearly a trade the Maple Leafs brass would like back considering the Blue Jackets used the first-rounder to select Corson Ceulemans with the 25th overall pick. The ceiling for Hirvonen with the Maple Leafs might very well cap out at the third line, but if he can offer anything close to what Pierre Engvall does, while on a cheaper deal, the Leafs will be laughing. Maple Leafs Commentary: Will Dubas Target Darcy Kuemper? Oilers Have Made 3 Forwards Available for Trade Who Goes? Beyond Matthew Knies, the Leafs only have two other players headed to Edmonton for this summers World Juniors. I think hell earn ice time., Drafted: 2020 (third round, 64th overall). All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. And hes playing well. Still the tournament is off to a great start with a number of NHL prospects leading the charge and some 2023 NHL Draft eligibles making noise for their respective countries. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). For those players that have not been drafted yet, playing well at a tournament such as this can do wonders for their draft position. Lilley says: He just doesnt make a lot of mistakes. Breaking ankles, scoring goals.Typical Saturday night for @Matthew_Knies pic.twitter.com/3jEZtTDXLl. Here's this week's look at some of the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects and how they're doing at the major junior level. 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. He needs more strength. 4-4. All Thats it so far, hopefully we get answers about the USA team soon and they can play their next game against Sweden on Wednesday at 9:30pm est. 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. 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}. 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. Whether drafted or undrafted, it is a great opportunity to showcase their talent. This year, Hirvonen will be serving as Finlands captain. Firstly, the Maple Leafs were so close to having a prospect in the tournament had Voit been considered for the U.S. team. Hirvonen, what a great player, unbelievable. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. On April 11, 2021, the Maple Leafs moved their 2021 first-round pick, their 2022 fourth-round pick which they eventually got back and their 2021 fourth-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Will Play Big Roles at 2022 World Juniors Maple Leafs Prospects Will Play Big Roles at 2022 World Juniors December 14, 2021 by Alex Hobson As we move. OHL; QMJHL; WHL . Despite his outstanding production at the junior level, he was unable to earn a legitimate look in the KHL until this season. Kind of a good all-around player., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. EDMONTONIt would seem Maple Leafs prospects Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemel are inseparable. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Lilley says: Hes playing in three different leagues, but quite frankly hes doing his part in stopping the puck. Hirvonen has two goals and four assists on the top line with Islanders prospect Aatu Rty and Joakim Kemell, drafted 17th by the Nashville Predators this year. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 30: Topi Niemela #7, Roni Hirvonen #22, Anton Lundell #15 and Kasper Simontaival #29 of Finland celebrate a goal against Slovakia during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 30, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. 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. Knies is being viewed as a future top-six power forward, though it still remains to be seen when he eventually leaves college hockey behind whether he can stand-out in the NHL. Komarov is 5-foot-10 and 213 pounds. He can make some plays. The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers hit the ice in NHL play at Ball Arena on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30 PM ET. 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. 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