"Koblar was drafted in the second round by the Maple Leafs, 64th overall, during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and spent the majority of the 2025-26 season playing with Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League. The SHL, which is Sweden's top-tier league and regarded as one of the best professional leagues in Europe, is a great spot for young players before they make the jump to North America. Koblar, who won't turn 19 until July 21, was one of the youngest players on a Leksands IF team that finished 14th in the league with a record of 16-27-2-7."
"In 47 games this year, Koblar recorded eight goals and six assists, finishing with the eighth most points among all Leksands forwards. Following Koblar's first season in the SHL, and following his selection by the Maple Leafs, Daily Faceoff and The Leafs Nation prospect expert Steven Ellis provided insight on the 6-foot-2 forward's game. As a 6-foot-3 center, there's a lot to like from his physical attributes. He's not a crushing presence, but he's competitive and strong enough to win out most individual battles."
"Mix in good skating and good hockey IQ and I think there's definitely some late-bloomer potential if he can unlock another level in his offensive game. While Koblar's offence may not have taken off during his season in the SHL, the 18-year-old was a big factor in Norway earning a promotion from the Division One A World Junior Tournament to the top division when the 2027 tournament commences in Edmonton in December. In five games, Koblar recorded five goals and five assists, finishing in a tie for third among all players during the tournament."
"Koblar helped lead Norway to a 4-0-1-0 record, ensuring that they would return to the top group for the first time since 2024 when the tournament was held in Gothenburg, Sweden. This will be Koblar's first time representing Norway at the senior level and"
Tinus Luc Koblar, a Toronto Maple Leafs prospect, will play for Norway at the 2026 IIHF World Championships. He was drafted 64th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and spent most of the 2025-26 season with Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League. Leksands finished 14th, and Koblar produced eight goals and six assists in 47 games, ranking eighth in points among Leksands forwards. His size, competitiveness, skating, and hockey IQ are viewed as strengths with potential for offensive growth. He also played a major role in Norway’s promotion from Division One A at the 2027 World Junior Tournament, posting five goals and five assists in five games and helping Norway reach a 4-0-1-0 record.
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