Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Gritty bottom-six forwards with good size
  • Character players in all positions
  • Two-way defenseman
Weaknesses
  • Top-end talent in goal and at forward

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

Legend of Players' Leagues
Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Garret Sparks CHL 7.0 D
2. Ben Scrivens Pro 6.5 B
3. Mark Owuya CHL 6.5 C
4. Jussi Rynnas Pro 6.5 D

Right Wing

League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Carter Ashton Pro 7.0 C
2. Tyler Biggs CHL 7.0 C
3. Connor Brown CHL 6.5 D
4. Kenny Ryan Pro 6.0 C
5. Greg Scott Pro 5.0 B
6. Tyler Brenner Pro 5.0 C

Left Wing

League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Brad Ross Pro 6.5 C
2. Josh Leivo CHL 6.5 C
3. Jerry D'Amigo Pro 6.5 C
4. Jamie Devane Pro 6.0 C
5. David Broll CHL 6.0 C

Centers

League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Joe Colborne Pro 7.0 C
2. Spencer Abbott Pro 6.5 C
3. Greg McKegg Pro 6.5 C
4. Tony Cameranesi NCAA 6.5 C
5. Dominic Toninato Junior 6.5 C
6. Andrew Crescenzi CHL 6.0 C
7. Sam Carrick Pro 6.0 C
8. Ryan Rupert CHL 6.0 C

Defensemen

League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Morgan Rielly CHL 8.5 C
2. Matt Finn CHL 7.0 C
3. Jesse Blacker Pro 7.0 C
4. Stuart Percy CHL 7.0 C
5. Tom Nilsson Europe 6.5 C
6. Petter Granberg Europe 6.5 C
7. Viktor Loov Europe 6.5 D
8. Korbinian Holzer Pro 6.0 B
9. Kevin Marshall Pro 6.0 C
10. Eric Knodel NCAA 6.0 C
11. Andrew MacWilliam NCAA 6.0 C
12. Dennis Robertson NCAA 6.0 C
13. Max Everson NCAA 6.0 D
14. Simon Gysbers Pro 5.0 C

Morgan Rielly big winner in Toronto Maple Leafs prospect awards

by John-Eric Iannicello
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Garret Sparks - Toronto Maple Leafs

Photo: Goaltender Garret Sparks had a breakout season in 2012-13, posting a 36 wins and 2.65 goals against average. Sparks was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the seventh round of the 2011 NHL Draft. (courtesy of Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

The following article details the 2012-13 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Award winners. Morgan Rielly was the big winner with three awards, while Tony Cameranesi also took home multiple awards. The annual award winners were selected by the author with input from Hockey's Future staff members.

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Hockey’s Future Prospect of the Year, 2013

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Yevgeni Kuznetsov - Washington Capitals

Photo: Forward Yevgeni Kuznetsov is widely considered to be the top young hockey player not playing in North America. Kuznetsov is currently playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL. (courtesy of Yury Kuzmin/KHL Photo Agency via Getty Images)

With every regular season in hockey finished, it is once again time to select the Hockey's Future Prospect of the Year. Though there were many fantastic performances outside of the NHL, none were quite as good as Yevgeni Kuznetsov (WAS), who this season further cemented himself as the best hockey player not currently in North America.

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Team Rankings: Columbus Blue Jackets system has contributed to NHL playoff push

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Cam Atkinson - Columbus Blue Jackets

Photo: Cam Atkinson is one of several Blue Jackets prospects who has seen regular time in the lineup for Columbus during the 2013 NHL season (courtesy of Jason Mowry/Icon SMI)

Welcome to the Hockey's Future Spring NHL Team Rankings, the staff's ranking of each NHL team's system based on the strength of the entire prospect pool. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The ranking is done twice a year, with this edition being an update to the Fall ranking.

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Toronto Maple Leafs have decent depth at European and NCAA levels

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North Dakota v Minnesota

Photo: Defenseman Andrew MacWilliam recently signed an entry-level deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. MacWilliam spent the season playing for North Dakota. (courtesy of Scott A. Schneider/Getty Images)

The Maple Leafs have several prospects playing at the NCAA and European level. Tony Cameranesi boasts the most impressive season out of any NCAA prospect, while a strong performance from Swedish defenseman Tom Nilsson has earned him an entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs. All three of the Maple Leafs European prospects are Swedish.

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Morgan Rielly continues reign as Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect

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Morgan Rielly - Toronto Maple Leafs

Photo: Defenseman Morgan Rielly maintains his spot as the top prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rielly was selected 5th overall by the Leafs in 2012. (courtesy of Abelimages/Getty Images)

The shortened 2012-13 NHL campaign has seen the Toronto Maple Leafs use a number of developed players throughout the season. Eight players who are 26 years old or younger, have suited up for the Maple Leafs this season – all of them playing vital roles for the Toronto Marlies earlier this season . This is a testament to the process the Maple Leafs have implemented in recent years to develop and promote more prospects.

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