Lets hope this doesnt derail USAs tournament as theyre poised to really make some noise and defend their gold medal from last year. . He also had three assists for the U.S. in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in August. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Here is a look at each of those four prospects. Go To Comments. He is not as good a skater as Makar, but some day hes going to be a power player and a penalty-killing defenceman, Pennanen said. Its the luck of the draw. But he has had a good start in the KHL with Ufa-based Salavat Yulaev (five goals, three assists). The Leafs have typically not contributed a great deal of Canadian prospects, largely because they havent drafted that many, and prospect-rich Canada tends to draw from first-round picks. Niemela is one of two Toronto prospects representing Team Finland at the World Junior Championship. He currently has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 16 games. 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. There are six Leafs prospects at the world juniors in Edmonton three on the Russian team (forwards Rodion Amirov and Mikhail Abramov, and goalie Artur Akhtyamov) and three on Finland (defencemen Mikko Kokkonen and Topi Niemela and forward Roni Hirvonen). 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. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. But theres still time for that to change. 72. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Now he's older and will likely have a more prominent role for the team. 5 Maple Leafs' Prospects Flying Under the Radar January 5, 2023 by Peter Baracchini Compared to the other teams in the league the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect pool isn't as strong. Hes working on his defence. He's played primarily in the VHL for Ak Bars, where he has a .910 sv% in. The Kamloops Blazers centre and 2022 Maple Leafs second-round draft pick recently finished a six-hour bus trip . You can follow him on Twitter at @AndrewGForbes. Matthew Knies is seemingly the most likely to make the Leafs in the short-term, but that doesnt mean thatNiemel and Hirvonen cant aspire to making the NHL. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). He makes a good first pass and jump into the play. The Toronto Maple Leafs may be on hiatus, but some of their prospects are keeping busy at the World Juniors. Some might consider these sacrifices made by a club that has been a perennial first-round exit for the past six seasons. Hes had a good start to the season., Drafted: 2019 (third round, 84th overall). The 19-year-old is having a good season in the NCAA for the University of Minnesota. His OHL lead in scoring had shrunk to 4 points with Pavel Mintyukov on his heels. His combination of size and skill make him an integral part of the team, and theres no doubt in my mind that hell be utilized as such. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ty Voit certainly looks to be another late-round draft steal; to have a fifth-round pick putting up a projected 121 points (per Elite Prospects) in the OHL certainly speaks to a smart pick. rights reserved. He had six points in seven games at last years tournament and helped Finland beat Russia in the Bronze Medal game. The Americans finished undefeated in their group after they hung on . 648 Follow on Twitter. Auston Matthews, Calle Jarnkrok, Conor Timmins, Zach Aston-Reese and Timothy Liljegren also scored for Toronto, which swept its three-game season series with the Flyers. Lilley says: Hes playing in three different leagues, but quite frankly hes doing his part in stopping the puck. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. 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. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ty Voit has somehow been overlooked when it comes to the USA World Juniors camp. Hes the captain in Victoriaville this year, which for us is a step in the development department to not only be a good player on your team but then take that next step to be a leader. Komarov is 5-foot-10 and 213 pounds. And despite not making Team Canada, the fact that he was even considered to make the team considering where he was drafted should be seen as a positive sign. Niemela, who plays for Oulun Karpat of Finlands SM-Liiga, is currently seventh in league scoring with 24 points in 30 games. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. That said, the Maple Leafs do have five picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft and have yet to move their first-round pick. 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. 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. Now, the Americans have only played one game in the tournament so far. But given his style of play, I think hes capable of handling it. "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. Montreal Alouettes; CFL; NFL; . Team USA will be looking to defend their Gold Medal from last year. 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. But on top of the tenacity and physical play Hyman has, Knies also has a very good shot. And he has improved his game a lot since last year, and especially skating. 2022 World Junior Championship Team Canada Final Roster, 2022 World Junior Championship Team Finland Final Roster, Capitals Ties With Russia Run Deeper Than Ovechkin, Kings Have Several Options to Replace Edler. As I wrote about the other day, the Toronto Maple Leafs have three prospects at this years World Juniors and all should play a key role for their countries if they are to make it far. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Notably though, every defensemen ahead of him on that list was older. But, for the first time since 1982, the Toronto Maple Leafs won't have a single prospect taking part in this year's World Juniors. 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. Ty Voit probably has the best chance of any Leafs prospect at playing in this years World Juniors. Kind of a good all-around player., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Last time round they found themselves eliminated at the quarter-final stage by Czechia and it wouldnt be entirely surprising to see a similar result this time, especially given the insistence on not picking a squad of best possible options. Brandon Lisowsky is having a great season so far with 8 goals and 18 points in 16 WHL games, but it doesnt seem good enough to garner much interest for Team Canada. 53 pick in 2019 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: Toronto (AHL): 28 GP, 16-12-28; Toronto (NHL): 10 GP, 1-0-1. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. Its unclear whether they will venture to Toronto in September for what would be their first training camp with the Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs 2021 fifth-round (153rd overall) pick has been on fire with the Sarnia Sting this season, with 48 points in 27 games. 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. Six Maple Leafs prospects will take on the maple leaf at world junior tournament Toronto has three players each on the rosters of Finland and Russia. 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Steven Ellis. ", 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. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the club's 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament at Centre ICE Arena in Traverse City, MI. This year, there are no Leafs prospects guaranteed a spot in the tournament, but there are a couple with a great chance to represent their countries. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution He makes the right plays over and over again. He went on to play 15:17 in the 3-2 win over Slovakia. In both games hes logged over 21:30, logging 22:11 against Austria even though he took two minor penalties. 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