Leafs Prospects

Comprehensive coverage of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospects in the system.

Luke Haymes, Toronto Marlies

Reviewing the Toronto Marlies’ 2024-25 Rookie Class

The by-product of the Toronto Maple Leafs living in win-now mode since 2017 has been a lack of vaunted prospects developing in the AHL. The...
Mark Leach, Director of Amateur Scouting for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs draft czar Mark Leach on the importance of size on defense: “Well,...

Ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach discussed preparation for a decentralized draft without a first-round pick, prioritizing size...

Tinus Luc Koblar drafted 64th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis &...

With their first selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (the last pick in the second round at 64th overall), the Maple Leafs have gone...

Tyler Hopkins drafted 86th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...

With the 86th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (acquired from San Jose in the Timothy Liljegren trade), the Maple Leafs have selected...

Will Belle drafted 137th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...

With the 137th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft (acquired from Pittsburgh in the Connor Dewar and Conor Timmins trade), the Maple Leafs...

Harry Nansi drafted 153rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting...

With the 153rd overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have grabbed their fourth consecutive forward, selecting 6'4, 180-pound right-shot center/winger...

Rylan Fellinger drafted 185th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

With the 185th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs have selected 6'4, 196-pound right-shot defenseman Rylan Fellinger. The Wawa, Ontario native...

Matthew Hlacar drafted 217th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have wrapped up their 2025 draft by selecting left-shot winger Matthew Hlacar of the Kitchener Rangers with the 217th overall selection.  The...
Mark Leach, Director of Amateur Scouting for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mark Leach on the emphasis on size in the Leafs’ 2025 draft class: “Apples...

After the end of the 2025 NHL Draft, Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach discussed the six selections made by the Maple Leafs and...
Hayley Wickenheiser, Assistant General Manager, Player Development

Hayley Wickenheiser on Easton Cowan’s NHL readiness: “He’ll be fit and prepared enough… The...

At the start of 2025 Development Camp, Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser discussed Esaton Cowan's NHL readiness, Ben Danford, Victor Johansson, and Luke Haymes' development,...

John Gruden on Easton Cowan at prospect camp: “It’s noticeable he’s put on a...

Ahead of the 2025 prospect showcase weekend, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed the development of Easton Cowan, Ben Danford, Jacob Quillan, Noah...

John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-3 loss to Ottawa: “Ben Danford was really...

Following the Maple Leafs' prospects' 4-3 loss to the Senators' prospects, head coach John Gruden discussed his team's performance and the standout individual showings. On...
John Gruden, head coach of the Toronto Marlies

John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-1 win over Montreal: “[Vyacheslav Peksa] looked really...

Following the Maple Leafs' prospects' 4-1 win over the Canadiens' prospects, head coach John Gruden discussed his team's performance and the standout individual showings. On...

The Maple Leafs’ standout performers and other takeaways from the 2025 prospect tournament

The new NHL season is finally upon us, with the prospects tournament now over and training camps set to open this week.  I have a...

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