The Blazers didnt pick him until the fourth round. pic.twitter.com/wFAL1y5E0E. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be sending three of their prospects to the 2022 World Juniors. Toronto Maple Leafs 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. He factors into our offence for sure. Even the draft, and that Canada under-20 camp in the summer in Calgary, and his time living with Spezza and then for a week with Rielly feels like a long, long time ago.. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. Team Finland will play Germany in the tournaments first game on December 26th at 2 pm ET. 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 20-year-old's 2021-22 season was derailed early when he sustained a non-displaced fracture of his right fibula in the second game of the AHL season and was out for four months. Drafted by the Maple Leafs in the second round (57th overall) in the 2021 NHL Draft, the Phoenix native will bereturning to the University of Minnesota upon completion of the tournament. Hes also second among defenseman in scoring, only two points behind the highest-scoring defenseman. "There's been a change and he's in a unique situation, but that's the business. What they may not have known, however, is that COVID plus other factors derailed the start of his 2021-22 season. The 2022 tournament is shaping up to be a big one. He finds ways to get better. Team Canada will boast the likes of both 2022 projected first overall pick Shane Wright along with 2023 projected top pick, 16 year-old phenom Connor Bedard. The 2022 IHF World Junior Championship kicks off Tuesday, April 9 with Slovakia taking on Czechia at 2 p.m. Akhtyamov is no slouch, though. With the departures of Lundell and Winnipeg Jets prospect Ville Heinola, who served as captain last year, Hirvonen will have some extra responsibility. "He played exceptionally well for them," Dubas said of Holmberg's brief AHL stint. Finland will have its sights set on Gold this year. Niemela is still far enough out of an NHL job that I dont feel comfortable ranking him as the top prospect in this organization, but its safe to say that his step forward in 2021-22 increased his chances at a role with this team down the road. 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. 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. He has a great shot. Were excited for him. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. "I thought within his game, he always had his strong attributes," Toronto AHL coach Greg Moore said. In the one game his team played before the pandemic shutdown at the World Juniors, Knies scored a goal and hes expected to be a productive forward for the Americans once again. Hes the kid who didnt make any of Canadas three teams for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (I dont know how, Sandland said) and wasnt invited to Canadas under-18 camp in Calgary. "I think Sheldon has done a lot of really, really good team things," Treliving said Thursday, when he was introduced as general manager of the Maple Leafs. 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. Steeves was 2nd in the NCAA in primary even-strength points with 20, including 13 of his 15 goals. Months later, when Sandland was on a phone call talking about his teams alternate captain, hes recalling that story in explaining how if theres one thing hed like people to know about Minten, its just how humble he is. If Toronto wants to bank on one of their prospects becoming a star offensive defenceman one day in the NHL, Niemels resume makes him look like the best bet. Regardless of which team he is playing for, just playing in the tournament will be an incredible experience for him. Of the four Toronto Maple Leafs prospects that did get selected, there will be three countries represented. After exchanging hey, how are you(s)? Sandland asked Minten, whod just spent most of his summer and early fall in Toronto rehabbing a wrist injury, How was it?. This is the most exciting time of the year for everyone that loves hockey.. 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. Hirvonen will be joining Niemela on Team Finland at the 2022 World Junior Championship. There would. 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Roni Hirvonens last-minute heroics send through to the #WorldJuniors semifinals pic.twitter.com/aRRyzAtZJt Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 2, 2021, Roni Hirvonens last-minute heroics send through to the #WorldJuniors semifinals pic.twitter.com/aRRyzAtZJt. 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. But on top of the production, he was also 552 for 1,027 in the faceoff circle (53.7 percent) and he became lethal attacking off the wall on the power play (where he scored 17 of his goals, fourth-most in the WHL). Relatively unknown to the Leafs fan base, Amirov was a surprise pick. He also had a strong 2021 World Junior tournament, finishing with six points in seven games and scoring the game-winning goal in the quarter-final against Sweden. Toronto's group of prospects include Matthew Knies, Topi Niemela, Roni Hirvonen, and Ryan Tverberg. They all look up to him but heres this kid who got drafted in the second round by Toronto, Sandland said, quietly laughing to himself. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Enter Search Term. Personally, the way I try to lead is by example, he said when pressed. ", How acquired: Selected with No. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Hes 18 but I think he should be another guy that plays a pretty prominent role on their team. Ryan Tverberg is possibly one of the quickest risers on the Maple Leafs prospect depth chart since he was drafted in 2020. Receive direct access to our top content, contests and perks. Lilley says: Hes playing in three different leagues, but quite frankly hes doing his part in stopping the puck. Position: D The 2023 World Junior Championship begins today with four games: Finland/Switzerland, Sweden/Austria, Latvia/USA, and Czechia/Canada. He had a good season in 2020-21, putting up 23 points in 45 games, but it was the 2021 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoffs where he really shined. But hes also the kid who told Sandland in the aftermath of both those omissions that while he was really disappointed, hed prove them wrong, and eventually did, securing an invite back to Calgary for Canadas under-20 camp last summer, where staff said he was one of the better forwards. By years end, his smart play, penalty killing and 71 points in a combined 84 regular-season and playoff games as a 17-year-old second-year player with the Blazers had vaulted him all the way up to No. TORONTO -- Brad Treliving said he wants to "get to know" Sheldon Keefe before determining whether the coach will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2023-24 season. On that team, Mathew Ward, drafted in the first round in their shared 2019 WHL Draft class, also garnered more attention than Minten. 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. Keefe is 166-71-30 in four seasons since replacing Mike Babcock as coach Nov. 20, 2019. He has an offensive game, yet he doesnt give up a lot of defensively., Drafted: 2019 (fourth round, 115th overall). Selected in the third. Leading the OHL in goals per game might be enough to at least get him a look. In Finlands seven games, Roni Hirvonen had seven points and Niemela had six points. But Minten had to earn that status, a status he now shies away from, through a slow, steady climb. My outside lens of Sheldon, I look at a team the last two years as a full-time coach, 115 points and 111 points, I think he's a really good coach. Hes always engaged in whatever were doing. Hirvonen will take part in his second World Juniors. Its unbelievable. The physicality piece has been an area where he has really shown growth. He finished the 2021-22 season with 33 points in 28 games for Harvard and celebrated with an entry-level contract, nine games with the Maple Leafs, and his first NHL goal in the final game of the season. #Leafs #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/gisjWtAa2Q. Fraser Minten, left, and Blazers teammate Emmitt Finnie. This is a great opportunity to compare him against his peers, the top players in his own age group. I think my shot has come a long way, just being able to get it off quicker and add some power behind it, he said. NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from August 8-September 8. Niemela is a puck-moving defenceman with three assists in nine games for Karpat in Finlands top league. Here are some 2020/21 highlights from the newest #Leafs prospect, Alex SteevesTore it up with Notre Dame this year with 15 G, 32 PTS in 29 GP. [Maple Leafs 32 in 32: Season preview | 3 Questions | Fantasy breakdown] 1. The 18-year-old has five goals and four assists in 21 games for Assat in Finlands top league. @MapleLeafs prospect Topi Niemela scores on the powerplay for his second point of the night against Team USA pic.twitter.com/bIE5YC6Af4. Maple Leafs Commentary: Will Dubas Target Darcy Kuemper? He was invited to USAs camp in the summer and currently leads the OHL in points with 30 points in 16 games. The Leafs, in recent year, have drawn from all over the globe when drafting players, unafraid as some teams are of drafting Russians. 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. Knies, who was a second round pick of the Maple Leafs in 2021, is off to a blazing start in his freshman season with the University of Minnesota where he has 16 points in 18 games to start the season. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Its not quite clear when Hirvonen will make the jump to North America to play for the Leafs or Marlies as hes yet to sign his entry-level deal, but hell have another chance to make a strong impression for Toronto fans this year. The Leafs top draft pick in 2021, Matthew Knies is on the American roster that is looking to defend their gold medal in last years tournament. Boy oh boy, is Niemela ever a fun prospect. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 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. So when he put on a clinic at the 2021 World Juniors to take home defenseman of the tournament with eight points in seven games, eyes and ears started to perk up a little bit. Toronto will have prospects representing Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Finland at this years World Junior Championship. 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. Hirvonen has had a great season to date with HIFK of Finlands SM-Liiga, with 18 points through 26 games thus far. Dec 21, 2021 43 While the Maple Leafs will have half the prospects at the 2022 world juniors compared to last year's tournament, that doesn't mean those prospects won't be worth watching.. 2021 Top Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect: Nick Robertson. And hes playing well. In his first full professional season, he tallied 46 points in 58 games, and even earned a three-game look at the NHL level, picking up one assist. Trending Players. Minten, middle, celebrates with his Kamloops teammates. 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. If he reaches the NHL level, his floor is likely a bottom-six checking winger, with his ceiling being a second-line winger with the ability to contribute on the power play. But he has had a good start in the KHL with Ufa-based Salavat Yulaev (five goals, three assists). To order copies of Dubas, who was Toronto GM for five seasons and was replaced by Treliving, was hired as president of hockey operations by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. 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..@MapleLeafs prospect Topi Niemela scores on the powerplay for his second point of the night against Team USA pic.twitter.com/bIE5YC6Af4 TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 23, 2020, . He spent most of the season in a sheltered role, starting as a third-line centre for the club and eventually working his way up to the second-line centre role with some occasional reps on the first line. Torontos group of prospects include Matthew Knies, Topi Niemela, Roni Hirvonen, and Ryan Tverberg. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. I would expect him to have a better shot this season, and at minimum, get more than three games at the NHL level. He has five goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 25 games so far this season. pic.twitter.com/Dj1cO35Xum TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 2, 2021, FINLAND PULLS AHEAD!Roni Hirvonen puts Finland ahead 3-2 with just 23.3 seconds to go. Heres a look at the three Leafs youngsters getting a chance to represent their country at the World Juniors this year: Position: LW Published. LAVAL, QC - OCTOBER 27: Semyon Der-Arguchintsev #19 of the Toronto Marlies takes a shot near Michael Pezzetta #23 of the Laval . He led the Tigers in scoring with 76 points, including 35 goals, in 63 games last year, and has four goals and 10 assists in nine games this season. Though Minten registered 15 goals and 65 points in just 29 games in his WHL bantam draft year, Bedard scored 64 goals and 88 points in those games. Its the luck of the draw. 4-4. Niemela produced at over a point-per-game pace with two goals and six assists in seven games at the 2021 World Juniors and was named the top defenseman for the tournament. December is here, which means the World Junior Championship is soon approaching. This year, Hirvonen will be serving as Finlands captain. With the process we go through, we compile lists, and we have had lots and lots of Canadians on our lists, but the way the lists go, we just havent had those guys in the spots where we were picking, said Lilley, a Leafs scout since 2006. The Los Angeles Kings have nine players in Edmonton, the Detroit Red Wings have seven prospects, followed by the Anaheim Ducks, the New Jersey Devils and the Leafs with six each. Meanwhile, Team Russia will be icing a phenom of their own in fellow 16 year-old Matvei Michkov, whos projected to be a top-two pick in 2023 along with Bedard. I think his ceiling is as a second-line forward in the NHL, but a middle-six forward with strong defensive capabilities is probably a safer bet. He currently has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 16 games. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound centre spent the 2021-22 season playing for a stacked Kamloops Blazers team that featured the likes of Dallas Stars second-round pick Logan Stankoven and Buffalo Sabres prospect Mats Lindgren. If theres any prospect Maple Leafs fans are going to be watching closely this year, its Niemela. Hes a big part of our power play and hes one of our top penalty killers most nights. And its all of that not any one thing that defines Mintens game. Roni Hirvonen was acquired alongside the pick that turned into fellow Finn and World Junior teammate Topi Niemela in another trade-down move in 2020, and so far, its looking like a good one for the Maple Leafs. He was far and away the fastest player on the Marlies, and he didnt look out of place in his few games with the Maple Leafs. The 5-foot-11 winger can play centre as well as the wing, and while his plans for next season are unknown as of yet, he could be a prime breakout candidate this season and could jump into my top five next year. Topi Niemela got drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the 2020 NHL draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be represented well at the 2022 World Junior Championship. The 59 forward is expected to centre Finlands top line, as the Finns aim to win their third medal in the past four tournaments. The Maple Leafs drafted Minten in the second round, 38th overall at the 2022 NHL Draft and have since seen a player develop into an eventual NHL talent something the Maple Leafs' management . Difficult cuts. Here, Rasmus Sandin starts the breakout on the powerplay and it leads to a nice chance for the Leafs 2018 6th round pick Pontus Holmberg. I feel like his game is just going to go to another level, I really do.. Matthew Knies is a 2021 second-round pick of the Leafs selected #57th overall in that draft. Age: 19 But given his style of play, I think hes capable of handling it. Hes so reliable and his hockey IQ is off the charts. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. Selected in the third. Its hard to be optimistic about the draft when you sacrifice your picks for assets in hopes of a deep playoff run each year, only to be let down seven games in. 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. Related: 2022 World Junior Championship Team Canada Final Roster. The dynamic, two-way center scored a goal for Finland in the two games they played before the tournament was put on hold. Nice addition to the organization pic.twitter.com/oWIkB2NFV6. Kressler may be a long shot to join Team Canada, but hes had a hot start with 8 goals and 12 points in 8 OHL games after starting the season hurt. Braeden Kressler is an interesting prospect. Said Joshua Roy (MTL) was the other. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping a close eye on their four prospects and hoping to see great things. Tverberg currently has nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in 14 games. It wasnt until after the COVID-19-shortened pandemic season that Minten began to build some cache of his own. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. He notes how lucky he was to live with a player of Spezzas pedigree as someone who just finished his playing career. Der-Arguchintsev centred the Marlies' second line on most nights in the AHL last year, but was surprisingly moved to the right wing for the Prospect Tournament. He definitely deserves an invite to camp, but if he doesnt make the team this year, hes eligible for the 2024 tournament as well. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Hes good defensively. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Latest Leafs Prospects Matthew Knies signs with the Maple Leafs: Breaking down the background, the player, and the NHL projection Alex Drain - Apr 10, 2023 Leafs Prospects Joseph Woll. Its good for me to get lots of space and time, and when I have time and space I think I think the game well enough to find and use seams and lanes to get the puck through or make a play.. Treliving has a previous history of retaining a coach who was in place when he assumed the role of GM. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Golden Knights vs. Panthers. When they selected him in 2021, the numbers werent all that promising. Where Clouston says he can normally pinpoint this is the area where he has really grown with his other players, he insists thats not really the case for Minten. One of the reasons he was selected is his productive season at the University of Connecticut in the NCAA. "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. Roni Hirvonen served up a very solid showing at last years tournament, winning a bronze-medal while putting up six points (two goals, four assists) in his seven games. The Finnish defenseman put up points at a blistering pace this season in Liiga. Though it spilled into October and cost him the start of his post-draft season with Kamloops, he felt he had a good start to the year and came back more confident than hed ever been. Im more confident throwing checks. Its everything.. Two are top-line wingers, and one is a very intriguing defenceman, impressing early. Maybe more importantly is that none of this was ever promised. Hirvonen was one of Finlands more clutch players last year and scored some crucial goals for them, and hes relentless on the puck to the point where it gets under his opponents skin. "I think . What gives Maple Leafs management reason for optimism was the point-per-game pace he put together in the AHL upon his return. Niemela, who plays for Oulun Karpat of Finlands SM-Liiga, is currently seventh in league scoring with 24 points in 30 games. You have to pry things out of him, Sandland said. Continue browsing to accept the use of all cookies. "We want to see him elevate his game and really take control from the blue line," Wickenheiser said, "and that's from a defensive standpoint as well in terms of being able to play two ways and be that outstanding defenseman that he was last year. If you care about the team with the maple leaf on its jersey, youll be watching Canada at the world junior hockey tournament. Finland goes up against Latvia at 6 p.m. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. They selected him with the #64th overall pick. The 20-year-old winger also got some looks at Team Canadas training camp ahead of the 2022 World Juniors but came just short of the final cut. rights reserved. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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. Maple Leafs Prospects Toronto Maple Leafs Must Set Nick Robertson Up For Success in 2022-23. When the conversation eventually shifted to his living arrangements, Sandland could tell that Minten didnt want to talk about it. 2021-22 stats: 31GP, 6 G, 18 A, 24 PTS expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto When he first showed up here, he wasnt that big and strong so I think hes kind of embracing that. Left Wing shoots Left. pic.twitter.com/bCoU1uzP6e. @MapleLeafs prospect Topi Niemela scores on the powerplay for his second point of the night against Team USA pic.twitter.com/bIE5YC6Af4 TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 23, 2020 Niemela, who plays. The Toronto Maple Leafs, on the other hand, only have three players representing at the tournament after 2020 seventh round pick Ryan Tverberg was one of Team Canadas final cuts. Knies has been taking reps on Team USAs second line alongside 2022 draft eligible prospect Logan Cooley and Florida Panthers prospect Mackie Samoskevich. Despite only having three prospects at the World Juniors this year, all three players I mentioned will be worth keeping an eye on as the tournament gets underway in Edmonton and Red Deer. Six is a fairly impressive number. To order So if I had to pick two areas, Id say being more physical and a better shot., This year is pretty much the first time Ive got consistent time on the power play, he said, chuckling. The most trending players last 12 hours. Though Kamloops played 14 games before falling in the third round to eventual WHL-champion Seattle Thunderbirds, he played in 10 of them and registered four points. The Toronto native finished the season with 41 points in 43 games but had a tougher go in 2021-22 than most of his draft class. The Richmond Hill native just completed his first full season for the University of Connecticut, finishing with 14 goals and 32 points in 36 games. Hes also physical for a centre, and seeing that the Maple Leafs have virtually no prospect depth up the middle, he will fill a massive need in the teams prospect pool. He tallied 14 points in 14 games en route to an SHL championship and earned playoff MVP honours along the way. He makes a good first pass and jump into the play. The 20-year-old signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs in May. He had a strong showing at training camp prior to the 2021-22 season, and while he didnt make the team out of camp, he wasted no time making a case to be the first player up in the event of an injury. 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