Toronto Maple Leafs Mid Season Prospect Rankings #3

[KGL]

Rankings:
1. William Nylander - 82.35%
2. Mitch Marner - 94.59%​

Now that the obvious top two choices are out of the way I'll put a poll up every couple days (assuming there are no more blowouts).

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[ViewsFromThe6ix]

imo
Kapenen
Brown
Dermott
Johnson
Timashov
Percy
Nielsen
Valiev
Bracco
Harrington
Shoshnikov

 

[mikebel111*]

Brown for me

 

[GoodNewfieBoy]

Gonna be a toss up between Kappy and Browny. I basically voted Kappy because of draft position which is not right but sue me

 

[KGL]

This one is a toughie between Kap and Brown. I went with Kap on it though. Some people look at his point totals in the A and don't think they're all that impressive but when you consider he typically wouldn't even be in the AHL right now, they are actually pretty solid. He's still in the top 25 all-time for 19 year AHL scorers (P/PG). Ahead of guys like Anisimov, Tatar, JT Miller, Nathan Horton, Brandon Sutter, Mika Zibanejad, and others.

Brown will likely be with the Leafs next year while Kap will likely be back with the Marlies, but in the end I think Kap ends up as the better player.

 

[Judas Tavares]

I think Brown will be the more complete player

 

[topched]

Was close but I've gotta go with Kap here.

In his draft + 2 year brown was still in the OHL (albeit winning a scoring title).

Kapanen is have a similar year (despite injury troubles) that Brown did in his draft + 3 season, a year earlier. Greater ceiling, even though Brown is probably higher on the call-up totem pole

 

[Warden of the North]

Brown

 

[pheasant]

I love Kapanen, and I think he is doing far better than his AHL numbers show right now (like KGL said). The kid has all-around game. I voted for Brown by a hair. But I wouldn't argue with anyone picking Kasperi.

Add Jeremy Morin.

 

[LeafsNation149]

Brown easily for me

 

[ACC1224]

Brown.

How did Marner not win with 100% in the last one?

 

[Jerkini]

Timashov all the way.

 

[al secord]

Toss up between Timashov and Brown. I think Timashov can be a very special NHL'er

 

[Leafidelity]

Was a close call between Brown and Kapanen for me, went with Brown

 

[saltming]

I voted brown over kapanen only because atm brown is closer to nhl ready imo. Kapanen could have a huge spurt though

 

[Banic]

I voted Kapanen - he's younger and slightly higher upside imo (if he pieces it all together). Brown being injured this year also plays a role for me. Some people don't bounce back from injuries and I want to ensure he does before I would vote for him.

 

[Morgs]

I went with Brown because every time someone doubts him, he exceeds expectations. Also think he has the best work ethic on the team, and is a guy that can be a future captain.

So hard not to pick Kappy though Harder for me than Nylander/Marner

 

[mallory67]

Torn between Johnson, Kapanen and Timashov.
All performing VERY well for their age and league.

Don't think Connor Brown's game translates to the show ... he doesn't have the speed or agility to create seperation. He might be OK in the NHL ... but I think the 3 above are easily better.

Went with Kapanen though ... love the speed ... love how he is already in the A.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Went with Kapanen.

I value potential high.

 

[rdogg]

It's basically a coin flip between Brown and Kapanen.

I voted for Brown but it was a tough decision.

 

[BackHandShelf22]

Don't think Connor Brown's game translates to the show ... he doesn't have the speed or agility to create seperation. He might be OK in the NHL ... but I think the 3 above are easily better.

Wholeheartedly disagree. He's probably the one that will find transitioning to the NHL the easiest. While his offensive potential at the top level is a bit of a mystery, his instincts, positioning, defensive ability and work ethic are top notch. Who knows how far that will take him, but I think he'll be a player Babcock will love.

 

[Mess]

Brown has been successful at all levels to date.

 

[Jerkini]

Would Kapanen have that many votes if he wasnt' drafted in the first round?

 

[mikebel111*]

Would Kapanen have that many votes if he wasnt' drafted in the first round?

Maybe not but he is still a very good prospect

 

[Warden of the North]

Would Kapanen have that many votes if he wasnt' drafted in the first round?

I dont see why thats a reason to discredit the votes. Professional scouts chose him high for a reason, and many here put some level of trust in that selection.