Jolly January for Leafs Prospects
While the Maple Leafs struggled through a horrific 3-10-2 record to start the new year at the NHL level, many of the organization’s top young prospects enjoyed a very productive month of January on the scoresheet. Jerry D’Amigo (left) continued to build off a strong World Junior tournament, Mikhail Stefanovich seemed to finally turn the [...]
What About the Kid?
Dion Phaneuf was far and away the biggest name exchanging teams in the Toronto-Calgary deal on Sunday morning, and as a result, young defenseman Keith Aulie may have gotten a little overlooked in the shuffle. But make no mistake about it: Aulie was a significant piece in this trade for Brian Burke and the huge, [...]
Naz Tracker
Nazem Kadri had quite the eventful game earlier today against the Ottawa 67’s. On one play, young centre crashed into the 67’s goalie while going to the net and found himself dropping the gloves against defenseman Tyler Cuma. Summary: Kadri dummied him with a vicious left. Boy, I can’t wait until this kid’s up here [...]
Nazem Kadri Selected To Team Canada
Highly-touted Maple Leafs’ prospect Nazem Kadri has made the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship team.
Via TSN:
“London Knights centre Nazem Kadri, selected seventh overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in June, is also on the roster and is expected to be the team’s second-line centre.”
Friday Night Prospects Roundup + Tickets
- The Toronto Marlies took a thrilling 5-4 shootout decision against the Chicago Wolves, with each of the College Frat Pack making an impact. Tyler Bozak recorded a goal and an assist, Stalberg scored once, while Hanson chipped in an assist. Defenseman Juraj Mikus added an assist and tallied the shootout winner.
- Nazem Kadri continued [...]
Kadri Scores a Beauty against Saginaw
Nazem Kadri continues his torrid play with another 2 goals last night against the Sagniaw Spirit. The first one was an absolute beauty, really highlighting upon all of Kadri’s strengths. He’s deep in the corner boards of his own zone, makes a clearing attempt that eventually squeaks out, bursts out of his end with a [...]
Big Night for Leaf Prospects Calls for some Champagne
Friday night saw a host of impressive performances from a few Maple Leaf prospects; among them is QMJHL power forward Joel Champagne of the PEI Rockets who turned in a ridiculous 7 point performance. Nazem Kadri also chipped a pretty shorthanded goal and 2 assists for London. Meanwhile, Phillipe Paradis was held scoreless in his [...]
Down on the Farm
The big club’s off until a Friday night date with the struggling Hurricanes, so let’s take this opportunity to review the progress of several Maple Leafs’ prospects across various levels and highlight upon the season’s surprises and disappointments thus far. The verdict: fairly encouraging results early on across the board.
Ryan Leaves BC, Blacker Demands Trade
It appears that the players on the on the Maple Leafs’ NHL roster aren’t the only ones in the organization stirring up news. Both of the Leafs’ 2nd round selections from the 2009 NHL Entry Draft this past June, winger Kenny Ryan and defenseman Jesse Blacker are reportedly on the move, ironically in different directions [...]
Keeping Tabs on the Kids
With very little good happening at the NHL level, it’s time to see how the kids are doing elsewhere. The Marlies dropped a 5-3 decision this afternoon against Rockford, falling to 2-1 on the young season. Jiri Tlusty scored a pair of goals, bringing his totals up to 3 goals and 4 points in 3 [...]