Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Toronto signs Alex Steeves to ELC, 2021-22 start (3 years, $834k AAV)

[Amadeus]

Toronto gets the Notre Dame forward.

21 year old who had a good offensive year.

Source: TSN

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[bukwas]

Doesn't look like he's ever run up big numbers but fares well compared to his team mates.
Anyone have a scouting report?

 

[cyris]

Okay.....
Never heard of him but it’s not like I follow college hockey closely. Nothing wrong with a free prospect.

 

[Richard88]

Toronto keep hoovering up free talent.

 

[number72]

You gotta like this move by Dubas. He scooped up the most highly touted college free agent. There are a lot of GMs fuming right now.

 

[Sting]

You gotta like this move by Dubas. He scooped up the most highly touted college free agent. There are a lot of GMs fuming right now.

Are there? The vast majority of these signings either don't make it or struggle to carve out a 3rd/4th line role in the NHL.

 

[Didalee Hed]

Are there? The vast majority of these signings either don't make it or struggle to carve out a 3rd/4th line role in the NHL.

Close your eyes, and think of the Bozak

 

[devbouz12]

You gotta like this move by Dubas. He scooped up the most highly touted college free agent. There are a lot of GMs fuming right now.

Yeah I reckon they were lining right up for this guy.

 

[Waivers]

Close your eyes, and think of the Bozak

What if you think of Vesey by mistake?

 

[ole ole]

You gotta like this move by Dubas. He scooped up the most highly touted college free agent. There are a lot of GMs fuming right now.

What highly touted college free agent.

 

[CatchyTune]

What highly touted college free agent.

not anymore, because he isnt a free agent anymore

 

[BKarchitect]

He’s a good prospect. A bit undersized. I think his skating has definitely improved since his draft season. He’s quick and has a heavy shot and plays both ways. I think he can definitely be a guy who can top out as a third line utility guy who can play a little of both special teams.

In comparison to a current Leaf, he’s not as good of a playmaker/vision as Kerfoot but way better shot and more physically engaged/stronger despite being a similar size. But I think he can be that class of player.

 

[Sting]

Close your eyes, and think of the Bozak

"The vast majority"

 

[BKarchitect]

Steeves is not a nothing prospect, nor are the vast majority of the very top NCAA free agents each off-season (a group in which Steeves certainly is this year). The vast majority of any clubs prospect pool doesn’t amount to anything, that’s a stupid comment. I hate the Leafs but they got a solid prospect who has developed well and definitely has a good shot at some sort of career. No need for snark...I don’t see Leafs fans crowing about how awesome he is, they are just asking questions for the most part.

Steeves has quickness, tenacity and a damn good shot...he’s not some “guy” who is slow, weak and with a muffin shot who gets by putting up point totals at the NCAA level because things are slower and less physical. He’s got some legitimate translatable skill. It may not make him anything more than a depth guy but it’s found money.

 

[sansabri]

What if you think of Vesey by mistake?

Vesey was drafted tho

 

[Waivers]

Vesey was drafted tho

For every Sergei Bobrovsky, Tyler Johnson, Chris Kunitz, Nate Schmidt, Tyler Bozak and Artemi Panarin, there is a Ville Meskanen, Michael Lindqvist, Chris Nell, Vinni Lettieri, and Dawson Leedahl.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

What does Kerfoot + Steeves + 1st get us?

I kid , I kid

 

[BKarchitect]

It’s a good fit for Steeves too - good team who has a ton of older and free agent depth guys up front. The Leafs are going to need to rebuild their forward depth for the next few years so you can see why this is an enticing spot for him to land.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Steeves is not a nothing prospect, nor are the vast majority of the very top NCAA free agents each off-season (a group in which Steeves certainly is this year). The vast majority of any clubs prospect pool doesn’t amount to anything, that’s a stupid comment. I hate the Leafs but they got a solid prospect who has developed well and definitely has a good shot at some sort of career. No need for snark...I don’t see Leafs fans crowing about how awesome he is, they are just asking questions for the most part.

Steeves has quickness, tenacity and a damn good shot...he’s not some “guy” who is slow, weak and with a muffin shot who gets by putting up point totals at the NCAA level because things are slower and less physical. He’s got some legitimate translatable skill. It may not make him anything more than a depth guy but it’s found money.

Thanks for the additional info on him. We love you too.

 

[sansabri]

For every Sergei Bobrovsky, Tyler Johnson, Chris Kunitz, Nate Schmidt, Tyler Bozak and Artemi Panarin, there is a Ville Meskanen, Michael Lindqvist, Chris Nell, Vinni Lettieri, and Dawson Leedahl.

i agree

 

[TheBeastCoast]

For every Sergei Bobrovsky, Tyler Johnson, Chris Kunitz, Nate Schmidt, Tyler Bozak and Artemi Panarin, there is a Ville Meskanen, Michael Lindqvist, Chris Nell, Vinni Lettieri, and Dawson Leedahl.

Yes that is how pro sports work. Some players are good and others are bad. Water is also wet.

 

[Waivers]

Yes that is how pro sports work. Some players are good and others are bad. Water is also wet.

Perhaps you need to be reminded, but it’s not a 1:1 ratio. Have you ever heard of another “shot in the dark”? That’s what this is.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Perhaps you need to be reminded, but it’s not a 1:1 ratio. Have you ever heard of another “shot in the dark”? That’s what this is.

Really? You mean an undrafted free agent out of college isn't sliding onto the first line next season? Breaking down barriers here.

 

[Waivers]

Really? You mean an undrafted free agent out of college isn't sliding onto the first line next season? Breaking down barriers here.

Who said anything about a first line assignment? This guy at best will get 5 games with a Maple Leaf crest on the front.

 

[cupcrazyman]

Oh look, another small player.
My guess is he plays bigger than his size.
Sees the ice well.
From a weak hockey program