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Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
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David KämpfLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW271 of 2
62
M6
Has settled into a role in Toronto. Used mostly regular shift and on the penalty kill. Averaged over 15:00 TOI in 21/22 Good size. Moves well. Plays within himself. Clearly tries to be responsible and takes few risks. Better than average secondary point producer. Enough skill to be used in a variety of roles. Does some heavy lifting defensivelyFeb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Ilya LyubushkinLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD271 of 6
58
P3
Good size Right shot Defensive 'D' . Used ES and PK. Easy to evaluate. He plays a physical, low risk, complimentary game. Gaps up in his lane. Simple with the puck. Solid bottom pairing option who can move into top 4 in a pinchFeb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Morgan RiellyLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLD271 of 2
69
P1
Logged over 24:00 AVG TOI in 21/22 Sees the ice. Makes plays offensively His element is offense , transitioning pucks, and making plays on the PP. Easy to poke holes in his game, at times, defensively but he plays against top opponents every nightFeb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Timothy LiljegrenLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD221 of 3
47
P3
A frustrating player to evaluate at times but making positive progress He appears ready to take the next step with his development and play to his identity He came into the league projected to be a skating , two-way / leaning transitional 'D' Plenty quick and fast enough to play that style of game but his execution has been inconsistent. He can lead the rush. He can join as an extra layer. Has started to limit his turnovers. Decision making is improving.Feb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Auston MatthewsLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC241 of 4
72
FP
The most pure goal scorer in the NHL Can play quick and fast for his stature Elite thinker in the offensive zone with a lethal release. At times his overall detail can be better but it has improved over the years Playing heavier / harder in big games.Feb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Mitchell MarnerLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW241 of 3
67
FP
Franchise player who brings offense and contributes on the penalty kill Pucks run through him on the power play. Creative mind He has a skill set that cannot be taught. A gifted player. 'Big game' results have been slow to arrive in playoffs Team needs him to take his detail and impact to another level at the hardest time of the year The kind of player that teams build around.Feb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Jake MuzzinLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLD331 of 1
58
P2
Veteran player who is starting to break down a bit. His pace has started to fall off. He has also worked himself back from injuries, including concussions. Generally logged heavy minutes in all situations. Avg TOI 21:00. Knows how to manage the game and will make small plays that contribute to team success. Starting to lean towards being a #5 instead of a top 4 Managing his ice time has become a reality. For the first time in many years he found himself on the wrong side of the +/- line.Feb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Max DomiLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC261 of 5
58
M6
Average TOI has trended down for back to back seasons Deployed at ES and 2nd PP. Rarely used on the PK Up ice pressure as F1 and physical element remain in place. Plays on the edge and sometimes over it. Young enough to carve out a secondary, middle six, role moving forward.Mar. 1, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Mark GiordanoLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLD381 of 3
73
P2
Veteran player who still has plenty of game. AVG TOI (21:29). Used in all situations. Reliable 3 zone awareness. High end hockey IQ. He identifies and anticipates very well. Durable. Has clearly taken good care of his body. Great stamina for a soon to be 39 year old NHL 'D' There are times his small area, and neutral zone turnover defending could be better.Mar. 2, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
John KlingbergLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD292 of 6
65
P2
Averaged nearly 22:00 TOI in 21/22 and was used in all situations in Dallas. Walks the line on the PP. Patient. Makes plays. Distributors through seems. Pucks to net form distance for tips and rebounds. Occasionally leads the rush out of his zone. On the PK he rotates well and has good jump to small areas. Area defender with occasional physical element. . Not shot blocker. There are times in games that he turns pucks over in key areas of the ice / loses his focus and attention to detail.Mar. 2, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Ilya SamsonovLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsG241 of 5
72
1B
His stats do not tell the entire story for the season. His GAA is the highest it has been but his Save % is similar. The team is giving up more quality chances against they have in recent seasons and has to be considered in the equation. An active goalie who relies on quickness and athleticism. At times his crease composure is too hectic and he finds himself desperately searching for his net to make second saves. Good feet. Decent gloves. Average playing the puck. More consistency required moving fwdFeb. 15, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
John KlingbergLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD291 of 6
63
P2
A veteran 2-way / Transitional 'D' who has ability to skate pucks from his zone and lead the rush. Also capable of joining the rush as and extra layer when he identifies open space Used in all situations No easy minutes. His ice time averaged around 21:00 per night in 2021-2022 and the bulk of that time was against top 6 opponents. He will surprise, at times, with some physical push back. Generally an area defender. Decent gap control killing zone entries. There are times in games he turns pucks over in key areas of the ice.Jan. 20, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Semyon Der-ArguchintsevLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC211 of 1
44
DP
Undersize, light, skilled forward More of a distributor than shooter at the pro level His play from his red line down leaves a lot to be desired and puts added pressure on the rest of his team mates in their defensive zone Not elite enough to be considered for a top 6 NHL role. Not detailed enough for a bottom 6 Not detailed enough to play anywhere else in the lineupJan. 19, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Nicholas RobertsonLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLW202 of 4
53
RL
An undersize skill forward who has produced offense at the OHL and AHL levels Has struggled with durability Robertson has the IQ for the game in the offensive zone but he isn't elite for his stature Play away from the puck and three zone detail has improved A good skater who will drive to the net if he gets the edge A depth role at even strength with a 'customized' role on the power is possibleJan. 19, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Dennis HildebyLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsG201 of 4
C+
#3
A butterfly goalie who is massive in the net. He sits tall when down and takes up the majority of the top of the net. Decent gloves. At times pucks will simply hit him through screens. Rebound control is mostly sound but there is room for improvement. Average at playing the puck. He needs proper coaching. At times he loses his net / crease composure and gets too active. An older prospect for the NHL draft but one with a solid foundation to work with.Mar. 18, 2022Jul. 9, 2022
Fraser MintenLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW171 of 4
C+
L4
A good size prospect who brings reliable compete and detail. His ability to take key defensive zone face-offs, penalty kill, and match up against top lines is attractive. Not a player who is a threat off the rush at this stage of his development. His pace has room to improve. He has better than average puck skill and sees the ice. His role on the PP is usually net front. He is willing to battle around the crease and find rebounds and tips. Half of his goals in 2021-2022 came on the PP (10). If his skating improves he has a chance to be a bottom 6 NHL prospect.Feb. 2, 2022Jul. 3, 2022
Topi NiemeläLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD201 of 5
C+
P3
Easy to identify his element and potential upside for the NHL game. Solid skater. A transitional 'D' who can QB the PP. With the extra attacker he is very efficient with the puck and makes reliable decisions. He distributes very well. On occasion he will direct pucks on net and shows a quick, accurate release. Rarely do his shots get blocked. His overall IQ is very strong. Not the heaviest defender. He won't over power opponents along the boards or around his crease. Upside as a 4 or 5 at ES.Apr. 2, 2022Jul. 2, 2022
Nicholas MoldenhauerLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW171 of 2
C+
RL
A skilled forward who competes with and without the puck. He plays a reliable three zone game. Good stick. Capable of scoring goals and distributing. Below the hash marks and the goal line in the offensive zone he competes to win battles. When he doesn't have the puck he works to get it back. Missed time with a significant injury in 2021-2022. His fitness suffered during his recovery but he has time to improve his strength and endurance. His skating will get more explosive with added strength. His stride is sound.Apr. 23, 2022Jul. 1, 2022
Nicholas RobertsonLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLW201 of 4
54
RL
He suffered through injury this season but worked hard to rehab and made progress with his overall game. Now playing with the most pace he has shown at the pro level. A capable playmaker who creates through his hard work. Leans goal scorer more than distributor overall. Has potential to eventually become a middle 6 option who can possibly slot into a top 6 role when needed. His results have been slow to arrive at the NHL level but the pandemic and injuries certainly slowed his progress. Undersize skill forward. Element is offense.Dec. 5, 2021May 24, 2022
Alex SteevesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC211 of 1
63
RL
A solid start to his pro career in 2021/2022. A short stint with the NHL team but mostly played at the AHL level with the Marlies. Works. Competes. Good quickness out of the gate. Has shown he can contribute on the PP with 8 of his 23 goals coming with the man advantage. When he had a chance to get into NHL games he was used on the wing. Not overpowering but certainly involved. Has the ability to compete for an NHL job next season. Element leans offense but he works full 200ftDec. 5, 2021May 24, 2022
Pontus HolmbergLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC221 of 2
62
L4
A skilled forward who finds quiet ice in the offensive zone and produces offense. A capable shooter as well as distributor. On the PP he comes off the half wall and makes plays from the perimeter. Defensive detail is average. He is quick out of the gate but has a relatively short stride and not a ton of open ice separation. At times he bodies up / shields pucks and shows he can spin off a check or get the edge and drive to the net. While playing at the SHL level in Sweden he was used primarily RS, PP, and 4vs4. Occasionally PK. Element is offense.Dec. 5, 2021May 24, 2022
Joseph WollLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsG231 of 4
62
BU
Good size Butterfly style. He dressed for some NHL games in 2021/2022. Shutout vs NYI on Nov 21/21. He followed up with a win on the road in San Jose. When he is on he tracks the play well through traffic and moves fluidly from side to side. Better than average gloves. Big in his butterfly. Area of concern is his timing. Has allowed goals that go through him when he drops too late. Stats at NHL level are better than AHL. Has chance to be a backup and play some games. Still developing. Only 23 years old.Dec. 5, 2021May 24, 2022
Roni HirvonenLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC201 of 3
C+
L4
A highly competitive player that gets involved in all three zones and leads by example. Never takes a shift off. Whatever role he is thrust into by the coach he empties the tank. Plays quick and fast. In North America he projects to be more of a depth / role player who will bring energy, can be used in D-zone starts, and will sacrifice his body on the penalty kill. A prospect with high end character.Apr. 2, 2022May 13, 2022
Ty VoitLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW181 of 3
43
DP
An undersize skill forward who brings potential offensive element at the pro level 200ft effort at the OHL level leaves much to be desired. Used at (ES) and (PP) Off the puck detail is marginal at best Moody when things aren't going his way. As he turns pro he will need to play faster, compete more consistently and commit to more detail overall. Depth prospect.Apr. 2, 2022Apr. 8, 2022
Nick AbruzzeseLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC221 of 1
D+
M6
AVG TOI (18:33) over 10 game segment at end of the season / contributed (2G-6A) Deployed (ES and PP) Does not PK . A good skater but not a burner in transition. Small stature. Light. Not the kind of player that will extend plays in the hard areas. His element is his offensive upside. Very good stick. Has ability to make plays in small areas. On the PP he is equal parts distributor and shooter. His play off the puck and defensive detail will have to improve for the NHL game. Added weight and strength required.Mar. 11, 2022Mar. 26, 2022
Matthew KniesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLW192 of 7
B+
T6
AVG TOI (15:33) (ES and PP) (Potential to be a top 6 forward) In the 31 games leading into the NCAA tourney (12G-17A-29pts)(+14) (31pims) 4 goals on the PP. Generated the 3rd most shots on goal (90) on the team. Big body. Attacks with speed. Goes to hard areas. Ability to extend plays along the boards and down low (below the goal line) is an attractive element. Not just a power forward. He brings an element of finesse as well. Sound IQ. Aware. Reads/Reacts in all three zones.Mar. 12, 2022Mar. 25, 2022
Calle JärnkrokLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC302 of 4
68
M6
AVG TOI just shy of (17:00). A player who can play up and down the lineup and be used in all situations. Provides secondary offense. Has the three zone commitment to be deployed against top flight opponents. Creates turnovers with his tenacity. High end compete. Seems to always be around the play. He will go to the net looking for tips and rebounds. Trustworthy middle of the lineup forward who plays quick and doesn't back down.Mar. 16, 2022Mar. 17, 2022
John TavaresLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC312 of 3
56
T6
His recent 10 segment of games has seen his TOI drop slightly to (17:30) per night. Used at ES and on the PP Fought through a goal scoring slump. He has averaged a PPG over the last 10. Elite offensively IQ. Great hands. Sees the ice. Can be dangerous offensively ... especially on the PP. His pace is off and appears to be trending (quickly) in the wrong direction. There are some nights he struggles to keep up with the NHL game overall.Mar. 13, 2022Mar. 14, 2022
William NylanderLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC252 of 6
62
T6
AVG TOI (18:20) Used at ES and on the PP Easily identified. Offense is his element. Quick. Fast. Creative. Dangerous off the rush. High end impact on the PP. His off the puck detail and push back in the hard areas leaves much to be desired. Historically he has shown he can play with better detail but he lacks consistency at this time. Elite skill.Mar. 13, 2022Mar. 14, 2022
Timothy LiljegrenLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRD222 of 3
46
P3
AVG TOI (16:28) Being used at ES and on the PK A skater. 2-way Transitional 'D'. His defensive detail has improved. More reliable than the past in his zone. A bumper. Not overly physical. Having said that he still has a long way to go. There are times when his gaps / reads are not well timed ... leading to odd man rushes against or hectic small areas defending. At his best when he keeps his game simple.Mar. 13, 2022Mar. 14, 2022
Calle JärnkrokLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC301 of 4
64
M6
Avg TOI just shy of (17:00) Being used in all situations. His PK minutes/role range. Team guy. Brings energy and compete. Quick out of the gate. Presses opponents when he doesn't have the puck. He can create turnovers on the F/C. On most teams in the league he wouldn't be tasked with a first unit PP role but that he is in Seattle. Willing to go to the net/ tip pucks / create traffic. Not a natural playmaker. This is the kind of player who works for his results. Character middle 6 forward. Better than average on the defensive side of the game.Mar. 2, 2022Mar. 3, 2022
Wyatt SchingoetheLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLW191 of 1
D+
DP
2-way forward who currently plays a simple but energetic game Consistent compete Short / choppy stride Good awareness away from the puck / he's responsible Doesn't possess an elite element offensively Tends to follow the play more than handle the puck Has time on his side at the college levelDec. 3, 2021Jan. 12, 2022
Veeti MiettinenLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsRW201 of 1
D+
DP
Undersize forward who brings explosive style to the game More quick than fast Does his best work when arriving first on the scene When opponents physically engage him he has a tough time escaping and utilizing his element 5vs5 play ranges There are times he gets swallowed up in the game and has limited impact A motion player who has the ability to create offense if not defended properlyNov. 20, 2021Jan. 6, 2022
Max EllisLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC211 of 2
C+
RL
Infectious player. Brings energy, enthusiasm, and better than average skill. Used in all situations. Part of the leadership group. A 'lead by example' player. Quick to space. Difficult to defend in tight spaces. Tenacious. Creates turnovers via compete. On the rise. Size is not a concern. Could add 10-15% more separation in open ice.Dec. 3, 2021Jan. 2, 2022
Ryan TverbergLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsC191 of 4
B+
M6
Has taken another step in his development. Relentless energy and compete. Used in all situations at the college level. Leans offense but is willing to get in the lane and block shots on the PK. A bit on the light side but he also battles in the trenches and comes out with pucks off the wall more often than not. Trending up. Contributing in all areas of the game while not losing his offensive element.Nov. 21, 2021Jan. 2, 2022
Cade WebberLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLD201 of 2
D+
RL
Big body defender Average quickness and agility Skill set overall leans average (with and without the puck) Used RS and PK at the college level Agility in tight quarters (net to corner / corner to net / containing in traffic) needs to improve Leans defensive 'D' as a pro if he can improve on his skating and read / react Willing to gap up and lean on opponentsOct. 23, 2021Jan. 1, 2022
Matthew KniesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLW191 of 7
C+
T6
Off to a great start in his Freshman season Averaging over a PPG Big body forward who moves very well. Quick in transition. Backs opponents off. Uses his size to his advantage in the hard areas Extends plays along the boards and down low in the offensive zone. Well rounded prospect who brings combination of power and finesse Reliable and skilled enough to be used in all situations.Nov. 26, 2021Dec. 15, 2021
Mike KosterLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLD201 of 1
D+
DP
Undersize defender A solid skater He is more quick than fast. He is agile. Good head for the game overall. Used on the 2nd power play unit at the college level. More of a distributor than a shooter. Has to pick his spots physically in the hard areas as he does give up height and weight. Relies on his quickness and hockey IQ in 1/1 defending scenarios along the wall and out front his net. The kind of player who doesn't possess an elite element but also doesn't have any glaring weaknesses.Nov. 26, 2021Dec. 15, 2021