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Prospect Info: 2021 Leafs Board Prospect Rankings #9

Prospect Ranking #9

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Morgs

Morgs

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Ahktyamov was added with 4 votes. Vote for who to add next.

1. Each poll will be open for 24 hours.

2. As we never have a consensus way as to which players are still considered prospects, we'll be using my way (at least for the first few polls). The player must be U24 and have less than 50 GP in the NHL. The "prospects" that are left off because of these rules are Joey Anderson, Brennan Menell, Adam Brooks, Joseph Duszak, Vladimir Bobylev, and Nickolai Chebykin.

3. At this time we'll stick to the top-20, but if we want to go to 25 or 30 (I believe the Leafs have just over 30 guys that are eligible) I'll definitely go further.

Rankings:
1. Rasmus Sandin - 53.2%
2. Nick Robertson - 50.9%
3. Timothy Liljegren - 56.9%
4. Rodion Amirov - 90.6%
5. Topi Niemela - 62.1%
6. Matthew Knies - 45.4%
7. Roni Hirvonen - 61.1%
8. Mikhail Abramov - 47.5%
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On the Docket:
PlayerPositionAgeLeagueGPGoalsPointsPPGNHLeAcquired
Veeti MiettinenW19.9NCAA3111240.7711.26th Round Pick 2020
Mikko KokkonenLHD20.6Liiga501100.205.93rd Round Pick 2019
Nick AbruzzeseW22.2NCAA0000.000.04th Round Pick 2019
Semyon Der-ArguchintsevC21.0KHL10150.5025.33rd Round Pick 2018
Dmitri OvchinnikovC/W19.0MHL4020511.2817.85th Round Pick 2020
Pontus Holmberg W22.5SHL459230.5120.56th Round Pick 2018
Pavel GogolevW21.5AHL136120.931.2UDFA
Filip KralLHD21.9CZE486210.4414.25th Round Pick 2018
Mike KosterLHD20.4NCAA313120.397.35th Round Pick 2019
Artur AhktyamovG19.8VHL140000.9274th Round Pick 2020
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Next:
PlayerPositionAgeLeagueGPGoalsPointsPPGNHLeAcquired
Axel RindellRHD21.4Liiga477190.4012.06th Round Pick 2020
Alex SteevesC/W21.7NCAA2915321.1020.9UDFA
Ty VoitW18.2OHL0000.0005th Round Pick 2021
Ryan TverbergC19.6NCAA14470.508.47th Round Pick 2020
William VilleneuveRHD19.4QMJHL333200.617.94th Round Pick 2020
Mac HollowellRHD22.9AHL272100.3712.54th Round Pick 2018
Semyon KizimovW21.6VHL357140.408.87th Round Pick 2018
Kalle LoponenRHD20.5U20 Sarja4411360.824.97th Round Pick 2019
Wyatt SchingoetheC19.1USHL4410210.484.67th Round Pick 2020
Joe MillerC/W19.0USHL408180.454.46th Round Pick 2020
Kristans RubinsLHD23.7AHL22130.144.6UDFA
John FuscoRHD20.2USHL202120.605.87th Round Pick 2020
Ryan O'ConnellLHD22.4NCAA27060.224.27th Round Pick 2017
Vladislav KaraW23.4KHL23130.136.64th Round Pick 2017
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PlayerPositionAgeLeagueGPSV%Acquired
Ian ScottG22.6AHL10.8574th Round Pick 2017
Joseph WollG23.1AHL150.8923rd Round Pick 2016
Vyacheslav PeksaG19.0MHL170.9096th Round Pick 2021
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Past Results:
Prospect Info: - 2019 Leafs Board Prospect Ranking #20
Prospect Info: - 2020 Leafs Board Prospect Rankings #20
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Morgs

Morgs

#16 #34 #44 #88 #91
Jul 12, 2015
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I'm very close to tied between Miettinen and Kokkonen. Miettinen in his D0 set records in the U20 Sarja and then was great in the NCAA in his D+1 as a 19 year old freshman with skills that absolutely will translate to the pro level. Kokkonen was a #1 defenseman in a pro league, finally turned his rel stats around (for the first time in his career), and although didn't produce anything, he isn't the drag on offense that can be assumed because of it. These two guys end the 2nd tier for me.

I'm going to go with Kokkonen, but Miettinen is a great choice too.

Add Rindell.
 
stickty111

stickty111

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Kokkonen. He's established himself as a no 1 D even with low production which I expect to turn around now on a good team.
 

Twine Tickler

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It was Kokkonen for me at 8, surprised to see Abramov nudge him out. Like I said last time, Mikko has a very high floor IMO. Would say he has one of the highest likelihood's of playing in the show at some point out of our entire prospect pool. Felt like that was the key differentiator for me when comparing him to other prospects in this 3rd tier of our prospect pyramid. Sure his game may not be as flashy as Abramov's, Miettenen's or even Ovchinikov's, but to me he is the most likely to adapt to any style of play that's necessary to make the league. To me that is valuable when assessing a prospect. I don't know if I see that level of adaptability as much in the other guys around this point in our prospect pool. Nonetheless, Mikko feels like a no brainer here at 9 IMO.

On a side note, Already 8 players into this and we still have Miettenen, Kokkonen, Ovchinikov, Abrusezze, Koster, Holmberg, and Akhtyamov left.... remind me again when our prospect depth was better than this?
 
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Apex Predator

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I was between Kokkonen and Miettien and went with Kokkonen. He showed he can play in his fall stint in the AHL. If Miettien has a better year in the NCAA he will jump up our rankings.

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ponder

ponder

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Close between Gogolev, Kokkonen, Abruzzese and Miettinen. Went Gogolev by a hair, I think he’s got the best shot at becoming a top 6 forward/top 4 D, though it’s a slim chance for all of them. I like his skill, nice hands and shot, and he had an impressive debut with the Marlies last year.
 
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Knies iT

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Kokkonen has the best chance of being an NHL out of the names left on the list. The other options like Miettinen are higher upside but also have bigger weaknesses (size, first step) and aren't playing the same role/level of competition.

Poll 10 would be between Miettinen and Abruzzese IMO.

Add Villeneuve.
 
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ULF_55

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Looks like they have Sandin graduated ...

6. Nick Abruzzese (C, Harvard University, NCAA, 2019 4th Round, 124th Overall)

Abruzzese was undrafted in his first two years of eligibility, but he made massive strides following the 2017-18 season, upping his point totals from 36 in 56 games to 80 in 62 games, which undoubtedly caught Toronto’s eye. They were right to trust their gut with this pick, as Abruzzese had a stellar freshman season at Harvard, where he finished with 44 points in 31 games.
 
TheScandal89

TheScandal89

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If someone would be so kind. Can you tell me which of our prospects will be playing for the marlies next season, or at least likely to play for them
 
LeafChief

LeafChief

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Having watched a lot of Miettinen last season, I feel he's getting very underrated around here.

If Knies has a season this year like Miettinen did last year, we will be thrilled.
 

aingefan

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Kokkonen for me.
Loving this part of the prospect list. Love the profiles of guys who could make it as complementary guys.
Add Villeneuve.
 
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Cor

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The fact that two of Kokkonen, Abruzzese and Miettinen will be outside of our top 10 is a testament to the prospect pool Dubas (mainly) has put together.

Even Holmberg and Kral, will be solid role players in the NHL I think.

Our top 15 is very deep.
 
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stickty111

stickty111

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Cor said:
The fact that two of Kokkonen, Abruzzese and Miettinen will be outside of our top 10 is a testament to the prospect pool Dubas (mainly) has put together.

Even Holmberg and Kral, (non Dubas picks) will be solid role players in the NHL I think.

Our top 15 is very deep.
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Both Holmberg and Kral were drafted in Dubas's regime.
 
Morgs

Morgs

#16 #34 #44 #88 #91
Jul 12, 2015
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15,414
London, ON
Cor said:
The fact that two of Kokkonen, Abruzzese and Miettinen will be outside of our top 10 is a testament to the prospect pool Dubas (mainly) has put together.

Even Holmberg and Kral, will be solid role players in the NHL I think.

Our top 15 is very deep.
Click to expand...

(Only 1 will likely be outside the top-10)
 
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