Another 18-year-old who will have to earn his ice time. Lets also hope this doesnt effect any other team at the tournament either. But given his style of play, I think hes capable of handling it. 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. 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. Knies will be representing Team USA at the World Junior Championship. He scored in all three games and was named MVP at the Karjala Cup as Russias under-20 team beat senior teams from Finland, Sweden and the Czech Republic. . Knies has been taking reps on Team USAs second line alongside 2022 draft eligible prospect Logan Cooley and Florida Panthers prospect Mackie Samoskevich. TORONTO Mitch Marner hit yet another milestone on Saturday. Today, the top five prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to NHL.com. Follow on Twitter. EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 02: Elmer Soderblom #25 of Sweden skates against Topi Niemela #7 of Finland during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship quarterfinals at Rogers Place on January 2, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. Some players will enjoy great careers, while other highly-touted prospects will fail to meet the lofty expectations. Related: 2023 Guide to the World Junior Championship. This is the most exciting time of the year for everyone that loves hockey.. Niemel picked up an assist in Mondays loss to Canada, his fourth of the tournament. 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}. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Tikkanen is 6-foot and 200 pounds. . It was a draft that saw the Maple Leafs make 12 selections over the seven rounds, including one in each round. Toronto will have prospects representing Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Finland at this year's World Junior Championship. All Rights Reserved. Theyve known each other since they were kids. Lets hope this doesnt derail USAs tournament as theyre poised to really make some noise and defend their gold medal from last year. NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from August 8-September 8. 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. Republication or distribution of this content is In Finlands seven games, Roni Hirvonen had seven points and Niemela had six points. Some teams fear Russian players will choose to play in the lucrative KHL. Matthew Knies, Left-Wing, Age 20. 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Nikita Korostolev 11-2-16 | KIT @ SAR | 1G 0A 1P | -1 But he has had a good start in the KHL with Ufa-based Salavat Yulaev (five goals, three assists). Ty Voit (#96) tallied another 2 assists over the weekend. In both games hes logged over 21:30, logging 22:11 against Austria even though he took two minor penalties. 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. Minten was added to Team Canadas summer camp earlier in the year, but was passed on by a team that had more than 10 returnees from the summer when Canada won a gold medal. With the departures of Lundell and Winnipeg Jets prospect Ville Heinola, who served as captain last year, Hirvonen will have some extra responsibility. 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. This year, Hirvonen will be serving as Finlands captain. 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"We feel he'll challenge for the roster here.". Jan 10, 2023. Hes only scored a single goal so far and no assists but this could change and things are clearly happening when hes on the ice as hes a +6 over the tournament as of now. 64 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, 2021-22 season: Karpat (Liiga): 48 GP, 10-22-32. Should the Toronto Maple Leafs hang onto their first-round pick in the 2023 Draft, they'll select a very talented player. 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. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. The move was to acquire Nick Foligno and Stefan Noesen for a run in the playoffs. To order copies of With Seattle Kraken prospect Matthew Beniers and Calgary Flames prospect Matthew Coronato set to lead the charge for the States, Knies has an opportunity to step into a big secondary role for the United States. Fast forward to the 2021 NHL Draft and the Maple Leafs had just three selections with only one of those picks coming in the first three rounds. The Toronto Maple Leafs may be on hiatus, but some of their prospects are keeping busy at the World Juniors. Mike Zeisberger, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. While Minten is proving to still be a reputable pick, the Blackhawks used the first-rounder to take Sam Rinzel 25th overall in 2022 and it was another first-round selection the Maple Leafs had to move to shed salary from a contract they signed. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 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. The same day the Maple Leafs landed Foligno, they also acquired David Rittich from the Calgary Flames for their 2022 third-round pick. The game airs on ESPN+ and Hulu.Colorado grabbed a 3-2 victory on the road its last time out on January 7 against the Edmonton Oilers.Florida lost 5-1 on the road against the All rights reserved. Expect him to slot right back into his role on Finlands top line and improve on last years tournament. If he continues to progress, hell have a better shot at making the team the year. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. 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. With three players headed to the World Juniors, Toronto Maple Leafs fans arent exactly spoiled for choice in terms of who to focus on, though one name certainly stands out. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. Lilley says: Its a 19-year-olds tournament. I hope all of the Leafs prospects do well in the tournament. The roster. Nothing against him as a player, but Canada chose him over some other more suitable players. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images). He makes a good first pass and jump into the play. Making his World Juniors debut, Knies opened the scoring in the first period, scoring aone-timer goal on a setup from teammate Logan Cooley. 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. Ryan Tverberg is a 2020 seventh-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Niemela is a puck-moving defenceman with three assists in nine games for Karpat in Finlands top league. "Physically, he is very imposing. While most NHL clubs have a horse in the race when it comes to this tournament, the Toronto Maple Leafs have no current prospects in the tournament for the first time since 1982 a span of 40 years. OHL; QMJHL; WHL . Moldenhauer was up against tough competition to even get an invite to the Canadian camp and their fourth-round pick Dennis Hildeby was an overager when the Maple Leafs selected him 122nd overall in 2022. We create the lists without any biases toward country or nationality. Like his good friend Niemela, he's not the biggest player (5-9, 164) but has good leadership qualities and served as Finland's captain at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, where he had seven points (three goals, four assists) in seven games. Watching Knies game, he has a play style similar to that of former Maple Leafs winger Zach Hyman. The Markham, Ont., native had a goal and an assist to hit the 500-point mark in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. They've known each other since they were kids. Alan Millar calls Ryan Tverberg (TOR) one of the two most improved players in the Hockey Canada program during the evaluation process this year. With the calendar turning over to 2023 and the World Juniors signaling the unofficial halfway point in the hockey calendar, it's an excellent time to reassess the Leafs' prospect pipeline. All three will be playing pivotal roles for their teams and will look to do the Maple Leafs organization proud. Topi Niemela got drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the 2020 NHL draft. Also like Niemela, it hasnt resulted in much success on the score sheet. Kind of a good all-around player., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. 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. 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. He beats you offensively and on defence., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. The Toronto Maple Leafs had three prospects playing in the tournament: Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemel played for Team Finland, and Matthew Knies played on one of the Team USA rosters. 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. He has a great shot. Matthew Knies is a 2021 second-round pick of the Leafs selected #57th overall in that draft. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2022. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images). The 19-year-old is having a good season in the NCAA for the University of Minnesota. Related: Maple Leafs Draft Picks That Got Away. I also predicted big performances from all three. Here is a breakdown of the Maple Leafs prospects at this years tournament: Drafted: 2020 (first round, 15th overall). to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about 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. 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. Now, the Americans have only played one game in the tournament so far. The World Juniors provides a sneak peek at the next crop of potential NHL stars. TopiNiemel had an impressive year withKrpt in the Finnish Liiga; he ranked eighth among defensemen in points (10 goals and 22 assists). Russia's forward group is also quite strong up the middle. Fantasy; Betting; Shows; Schedule; Player News; Starting Goalies; Line Combos; Ad. Tore it up with Notre Dame this year with 15 G, 32 PTS in 29 GP. Heres a look at the sacrifices made. The hockey world wasn't exactly taken by Zdeno Chara early in his career, either. He can make some plays. He also had three assists for the U.S. in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in August. The Leafs didnt draft any Canadians among their six picks in 2019, and only two of their 12 picks from 2020 were Canadian. The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers hit the ice in NHL play at Ball Arena on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30 PM ET. Toronto Maple Leafs After the COVID-19 forced the cancelation of the 2022 World Juniors last winter, the tournament will be restarted on Tuesday in Edmonton, Alberta. Sign up for our regular 'Maple Leafs Newsletter' for all the latest. Here are some 2020/21 highlights from the newest #Leafs prospect, Alex Steeves expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Whether drafted or undrafted, it is a great opportunity to showcase their talent. Still, no first round pick and just two of those picks came in the first three rounds with Fraser Minten going 38th overall in the second round and Nicholas Moldenhauer going 95th at the tail end of the third round. 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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Republication or distribution of this content is He has offensive instincts that should land him on the power play. The organizations 2020 NHL Draft may have been their last major haul. Instead, guys like Noah Laba, Tyler Boucher and Sam Lipkin got call-ups when theyre useful role players but have hardly stood out this season on their respective teams. The Leafs, in recent year, have drawn from all over the globe when drafting players, unafraid as some teams are of drafting Russians. 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. Of the four Toronto Maple Leafs prospects that did get selected, there will be three countries represented. 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. Or, you could see it from the standpoint that the Maple Leafs lack of representation comes from their lack of draft picks over the past few years at least in the first three rounds. To order copies of It was awesome to have a good buddy drafted by the same team, and hopefully well get to play there together, said Hirvonen, taken 59th overall in 2020. The 2023 World Junior Championship begins today with four games: Finland/Switzerland, Sweden/Austria, Latvia/USA, and Czechia/Canada. But the Leafs havent drafted a Canadian in the first round since taking Marner fourth overall in 2015. The tournament starts on December 26th, 2021, and ends with the Gold Medal game on January 5th, 2022. 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. Its telling that the Team USA roster has all but completely shunned the CHL (only 2 call-ups play in the CHL). 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. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. Through two games, Hirvonen hasnt scored a goal and only has one assist to show for his effort. As mentioned, Voit didnt even get the call for the American squad, while Knies hit the age of 20 as well and became unavailable to his country for the U20 tournament. Hes also second among defenseman in scoring, only two points behind the highest-scoring defenseman. All three players have aged out and are ineligible for this years tournament. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. One of the reasons he was selected is his productive season at the University of Connecticut in the NCAA. Who do you agree and disagree with? That interested fans were more focused on the 2023 draft eligibles with the hopes of getting an early glimpse at some of the names the Leafs may target this June. 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. This past year, the Maple Leafs rebounded with five selections over the seven-round draft. He's played primarily in the VHL for Ak Bars, where he has a .910 sv% in. The tournament kicked off on August 10 and the Maple Leafs have three prospects playing in the tournament. He had six points in seven games at last years tournament and helped Finland beat Russia in the Bronze Medal game. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. 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. 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. 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. His OHL lead in scoring had shrunk to 4 points with Pavel Mintyukov on his heels. Right now, there is already a log-jam of defensemen in the line-up, though the fact he shoots right might very well smooth his path to the Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs (25-9-7) hit the road to battle the Detroit Red WIngs (17-15-7) Thursday evening at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit in a battle between Original Six foes. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. 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. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. In the last Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Watch, we took a look at Juuso Valimaki. 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. EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 26: Joel Mtt #32, Topi Niemel #7 and Roni Hirvonen #22 of Finland celebrate a goal against Austria in the third period during the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 27, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. He needs to continue to work on his skating and mobility. 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. 7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the Worlds Best Hockey Player, Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, 3 Devils Who Can Join Jack Hughes at the All-Star Game, Red Wings Jake Walman Is Proving His Worth. The rearranged World Juniors give everyone a chance to get a dose of hockey this summer, not in the least Toronto Maple Leafs fans wholl have high expectations. Hirvonen, what a great player, unbelievable. Hirvonen is a centre, unafraid to compare his game to that of Mikael Granlund, a 10-year NHLer with Minnesota and Nashville. Firstly, the Maple Leafs were so close to having a prospect in the tournament had Voit been considered for the U.S. team. 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