Toronto selected six prospects in the draft, none in the first round, prioritizing size, skill and upside across positions. Tinus-Luc Koblar (2nd round, 64th) is a 6-foot-3 center with physical play and net-front presence but has only three points in 15 games for Leksands. Tyler Hopkins (3rd, 86th) has 11 points in 14 OHL games, shows quickness and a strong shot attacking the slot. Will Belle (5th, 137th) is a 6-foot-4 winger with speed and a powerful shot despite no points in eight NCAA games. Harry Nansi (5th, 153rd) has started well in Owen Sound.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs have drafted a handful of talented players in previous years. Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner are a few who have made an impact right away in the NHL. Even recently, Matthew Knies has become a valuable draft pick and asset to the team, especially being a second-round pick in 2021. In this year's draft, the Leafs made six selections."
"Drafted 2nd round, 64th overall: Koblar hasn't had a great start to the season, with only three points (three goals, one assist) in 15 games for Leksands. An upside is that he has a big frame, standing at six-foot-three. Being a big guy on the ice, he's not afraid to be physical, especially against the boards. Koblar's size also allows him to be a factor for net-front presence."
Read at Editor In Leaf
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]