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2009-2010 EDITION
The Toronto Maple Leafs
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EHSL Toronto Team Roster
http://members.shaw.ca/dave.housman/EHSL/EHSLRosters.html#Toronto
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Head Coach: Barry Trotz
Assistant Coach: Kirk Muller
Assistant Coach: Doug Jarvis
Goalie Coach: Roland Melançon
Equipment Manager: Eddy Palchak
Head Scouting: Trent McCleary
Team Doctor: Dr. Noah Forman
President: Cliff Fletcher
General Manager: Mathieu Joyal
Assistant General Manager: Serge Savard
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Zach Parise (90) - Joe Thornton (87) - Daniel Alfredsson (88)
Ray Whitney (86) - Tomas Plekanec (78) - Shane Doan (89)
Joel Ward (79) - Patrick Berglund (77) - Patrick Kane (82)
Tomas Fleischmann (76) - Ian Lapperiere (76) - Cal Clutterbuck (75)
Artem Anisimov (70)
Nick Foligno (74)
Max Pacioretty (70)
Chris Stewart (74)
Viktor Tikhonov (72)
Zdeno Chara (91) - Zbynek Michalek (81)
Andrei Markov (84) - Keith Yandle (76)
Kris Russell (75) - Cory Murphy (75)
Garnett Exelby (74)
Cody Franson (70)
Ryan O'Byrne (70)
Alexandre Picard (74)
Roberto Luongo (94)
Semen Varlamov (76)
Karri Ramo (70)
Team Captaincy
Daniel Alfredsson (C)
Andrei Markov (A)
Joe Thornton (A)
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The Toronto Marlies
Head Coach: Paul Maurice
Assistant coach: Don Lever
Goalie Coach: François Allaire
General Manager: Peter Stastny
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CENTERS
Artem ANISIMOV - 7.0B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/artem_anisimov
Jonathan JOHANSSON -
Andrei KUCHIN -
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/5994
Viktor TIKHONOV - 7.5B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/viktor_tikhonov
LEFT WINGS
Max PACIORETTY - 7.5B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/max_pacioretty
RIGHT WINGERS
Alexander AVTSIN - 7.0D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/alexander_avtsin
Scott GLENNIE - 7.5C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/scott_glennie
Simon HJALMARSSON - 7.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/simon_hjalmarsson
Danny KRISTO - 7.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/danny_kristo
Kirill PETROV - 7.0D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/kirill_petrov
Chris STEWART - 7.5B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/chris_stewart
Maxim TRUNEV - 7.0D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/maxim_trunev
DEFENSEMAN
Yuri ALEXANDROV - 7.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect/yuri_alexandrov
Simon DESPRES - 8.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/simon_despres
Cody FRANSON - 7.0B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect/cody_franson
Tyler MYERS - 8.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/tyler_myers
Nick PETRECKI - 7.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/nick_petrecki
PK SUBBAN - 7.0B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/p.k._subban
Ryan WILSON - 6.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/ryan_wilson_col
GOALTENDERS
Jaroslav JANUS - 6.0D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/jaroslav_janus
Michael LEE - 7.0D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/mike_lee
Edward PASQUALE - 6.5D
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/edward_pasquale
Chet PICKARD - 8.0C
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/chet_pickard
Semen VARLAMOV - 8.5B
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/semen_varlamov
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Red Shirts
1- Alexander Avtsin (2nd round; 60th overall in 2009)
2- Simon Despres (1st round; 30th overall in 2009)
3- Scott Glennie (1st round; 13th overall in 2009)
4- Simon Hjalmarsson (1st round; 25th overall in 2007)
5- Danny Kristo (2nd round; 42nd selection in 2008)
6- Edward Pasquale (3rd round; 86th overall in 2009)
7- Kirill Petrov (2nd round; 43rd overall in 2008)
8- Maxim Trunev (3rd round; 69th overall in 2008)
(39 players + 8 Red Shirts) with a contract in the Toronto Maple Leafs organisation.
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Players Salaries: Cap Hit
| Zdeno Chara | $7 500 000 | | Joe Thornton | $7 200 000 | | Roberto Luongo | $6 750 000 | | Andrei Markov | $5 750 000 | | Daniel Alfredsson | $4 875 000 | | Shane Doan | $4 550 000 | | Ray Whitney | $3 550 000 | | Zach Parise | $3 125 000 | | Tomas Plekanec | $2 750 000 | | Joel Ward | $1 500 000 | | Garnet Exelby | $1 391 667 | | Zbynek Michalek | $1 250 000 | | Patrick Berglund | $1 246 667 | | Keith Yandle | $1 200 000 | | Ian Lapperiere | $1 166 666 | | Patrick Kane | $875 000 | | Max Pacioretty | $875 000 | | Viktor Tikhonov | $875 000 | | Artem Anisimov | $850 000 | | Nick Foligno | $850 000 | | Chris Stewart | $850 000 | | Semen Varlamov | $850 000 | | Alexandre Picard | $800 000 | | Kris Russell | $744 444 | | Cal Clutterbuck | $725 833 | | Tomas Fleischmann | $725 000 | | Robbie Earl | $630 000 | | Cody Franson | $629 000 |
Top 23 players salaries: $XX XXX XXX
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Draft Selection
Fantasy Draft Selection
1st Round - 10th Overall: Martin St-Louis
2nd Round - 51st Overall: Wade Redden
3rd Round - 70th Overall: Marc André Fleury
4th Round - 110th Overall: Ryan Malone
6th Round - 171st Overall: Tim Taylor
8th Round - 230th Overall: Brian Holzinger
10th Round - 291st Overall: Tomas Holmstrom
11th Round - 310th Overall: Sami Salo
12th Round - 350th Overall: Ryan Suter
12th Round - 370th Overall: Jozef Stumpel
13th Round - 410th Overall: Stanislav Chistov
14th Round - 411st Overall: Igor Grigorenko
14th Round - 430th Overall: Darius Kasparaitis
15th Round - 470th Overall: Jason Woolley
16th Round - 471st Overall: Greg Johnson
17th Round - 499th Overall: Pierre-Marc Bouchard
18th Round - 531st Overall: Dan Hinote
19th Round - 550th Overall: Brad May
20th Round - 591st Overall: Ivan Majesky
21st Round - 610th Overall: Jim Fahey
22nd Round - 651st Overall: Chris Mason
23rd Round - 670th Overall: Brian Savage
25th Round - 730th Overall: Alex Henry
26th Round - 771st Overall: Tuomas Pihlman
27th Round - 790th Overall: Kyle Wharton
28th Round - 831th Overall: Brett Carson
29th Round - 850th Overall: Mitch Maunu
30th Round - 891st Overall: Alex Berry
31st Round - 910th Overall: Roman Tesliuk
31st Round - 921st Overall: David Booth
32nd Round - 951st Overall: Justin Pogge
33rd Round - 970th Overall: Julien Ellis-Plante
33th Round - 988th Overall: Alexei Voltkov
35th Round - 1030th Overall: Shawn Weeler
2005 Rookie Draft Selection
1st Round - 1st Overall: Sidney Crosby
2nd Round - 32nd Overall: Paul Stastny
3rd Round - 62nd Overall: Kris Russell
5th Round - 112nd Overall: Cody Franson
2006 Rookie Draft Selection
1st round - 3rd Overall: Nicklas Backstrom
2nd round - 33rd Overall: Yuri Alexandrov
2nd round - 41st Overall: Cal Clutterbuck
2nd round - 57th Overall: Codey Burki
3rd round - 65th Overall: Oskar Osala
4th round - 91st Overall: Andrei Popov
2007 Rookie Draft Selection
1st round - 3rd Overall: Patrick Kane
1st round - 25th Overall: Simon Hjalmarsson
2nd round - 36th Overall: Oscar Moller
2nd round - 38th Overall: Max Pacioretty
2008 Rookie Draft Selection
2nd round - 42nd Overall: Danny Kristo
2nd round - 43rd Overall: Kirill Petrov
2nd round - 56th overall: Patrice Cormier
3rd round - 69th overall: Maxim Trunev
2009 Rookie Draft Selection
1st round - 4th overall: Evander Kane
1st round - 13th overall: Scott Glennie
1st round - 30th overall: Simon Despres
2nd round - 60th overall: Alexander Avtsin
3rd round - 86th overall: Edward Pasquale
4th round - 112th overall: Michael Lee
2010 Rookie Draft Selection
Nashville 2nd round pick
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« Reply #1 on Feb 22, 2007, 11:58am » | |
Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospect
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
05/01/06
The Maple Leafs are maybe not the powerhouse team they used to be in the past, but they can certainly be considered to have one of the best pool of prospect in the entire league.
Since the departure of the NHL (1917-2004) and the arrival of the new ''best league in the world'', EHSL, Toronto has crumbled at the bottom of the standing, playing mediocre hockey with less than impressive players. Maple Leafs fan had find some comfort though as the terrible 2004-05 season had place their favorite team a top contender for the ''Sidney Crosby Lottery'', which we know now, they have won.
Sidney Crosby is easily the most talented and hyped prospect that have played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) since Mario Lemieux. The 5'11, 190 pounds center have demonstrate his awesome skill, talent and vision in the last two years with the Rimouski Oceanics with 120 goals and 293 points in only 121 games. This year, Number 87 is almost on the pace of reaching the record of Mario Lemieux for most points in a single season(282 points in 70 games), with 123 points in only 32 games. Always compare to the former Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby will be, without any doubt, the face of the franchise for the next 20 years.
Crosby isn't the only talented prospect in the organisation though. The Maple Leafs is considered of having one of the best defensemans prospects around the league, with talented young man like Ryan Suter, Brent Seabrook, Kris Russell, Kyle Wharton, Brett Carson and so on. They also have a great depth in net, as they have Marc-Andre Fleury, who have take the job between the pipes since the departure of Ed Belfour, Julien Ellis-Plante (who's playing with Shawinigan in the QJMHL), James Howard and Rejean Beauchemin (Both playing with the Marlies).
Three players from the 2005 draft are up in the top 10.
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Top 20 prospect in the Maple Leafs organization
1- Sidney Crosby, C
1st Round; 1st Overall in 2005, 5’11, 190 lbs, 18 years old
Crosby is considered to be the next big star in the EHSL. A generational player with pure speed, raw skills and incredible playmaking talent. Sidney Crosby have lot of determination, he's never intimidate and he never stop working. He can also handle pressure quite easily. He do almost everything perfectly, with skills, effort and passion.
Future: Best player in the world, franchise forward
Grade: 10,0 C
2- Marc-Andre Fleury, G
1st Round; 1st Overall in 2003, 6’2, 172 lbs, 21 years old
Marc-Andre Fleury is the type of goaltender you want to build your team around. He got an excellent technique and he's already one of the quickness goaltender in the world. Fleury is definitely the guy you want between the pipes when an important game is on the line.
Future: Franchise goaltender
Grade: 8,5 B
3- Ryan Suter, D
1st round; 7th overall in 2003, 6'1, 188 lbs, 20 years old
Ryan Suter is an incredible, all-around defenseman. He can shot, deke, make excellent passes and throw hits. He has great speed and he have a sixth sense to anticipate and read plays; that's his main quality.
Future: First pairing defenseman
Grade: 8,5 A
4- Brent Seabrook, D
1st round; 14th overall in 2003, 6'3, 220 lbs, 20 years old
Seabrook his a two-way defenseman with some great skills. He have a heavy shots and he make excellent decisions and passes under pressure and he can throw some big hits. He's a natural leader, a future captain in the big leagues. He need to improve his skating to perform to his full potential.
Future: First pairing defenseman
Grade: 7,5 B
5- Igor Grigorenko, RW
2nd round; 62th overall in 2001, 5'10, 180 lbs, 22 years old
Grigorenko his a gifted forward with raw skills and speeds. He's creative with the puck and can combine great dekes at high speeds. Grigorenko his an offensive mind players. Griorenko need to improve his physical play. Hopefully, he should have fully recovery from a car accident in 2004.
Future: Scoring line winger
Grade: 8,5 C
6- Paul Stastny, C
2nd round; 32th overall in 2005, 6'0, 200 lbs, 20 years old
Paul Stastny his the son of the former NHL superstars Peter Stastny, and actually general manager of the Toronto Marlies. Paul play the same style as his father, using his great playmaking talent, his speed and his body to find open space. He have a great vision of the game and an excellent work ethic.
Future: Scoring line Center
Grade: 7,5 B
7- James Howard, G
2nd round; 63th overall in 2003, 6'1, 204 lbs, 20 years old
This US born goaltender has the potential to become the next trust goaltender in international competition. Howard is a big goaltender with poise, who play with confidence and focus. He isn't afraid of using his stick, since he's a good puck handler. He have some great reflexes and he's a natural talent. He needs to improve his rebound control and he need to protect more effectively the upper part of the net.
Future: Starting goaltender
Grade: 7,5 B
8- Julien Ellis-Plante, G
6th round; 189th overall in 2004, 6'0, 177 lbs, 19 years old
Ellis-Plante his another QJMHL goaltender who pay an efficient butterfly style. He's not a big goaltender, but he's quick and it's very difficult to score low on him. He's a calm goaltender, who play intensely. Have to learn to control his rebound more efficiently.
Future: Starting goaltender
Grade: 7,0 C
9- Fredrik Sjostrom, RW
1st round; 11th overall in 2001, 6'0, 198 lbs, 22 years old
Sjostrom as all the skills to become an impact player in this league. Unfortunately, he still hasn't been able to gather all together. He's got lot of skills and he isn't afraid of using his body. He's got a good work ethic and a good attitude and that should help him in his progression.
Future: Scoring line forward
grade: 7,0 B
10- Kris Russell, D
3rd round; 62th overall in 2005, 5'9, 160 lbs, 18 years old
Kris Russell is an extremely talented defenseman with some great anticipation. He can control a game on his own and he's a very intense player. He would have been considered a bluechip defenseman is it wasn't of his small height (5'9). Russell is a hit or miss, but he could become a power play quarterback in the new EHSL.
Future: Second line pairing
Grade: 6,5 C
11- Kyle Wharton, D
2nd round; 59th overall in 2004, 6'2, 190 lbs, 19 years old
Wharton is a defenseman with lot of offensive attribute. He has good speed and isn't afraid of contacts. He sometime lack of intensity. This year, he was invited to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) all-star.
Future: Third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,5 B
12- Brett Carson, D
4th round; 109th overall in 2004, 6'4, 220 lbs, 20 years old
Brett Carson is limited offensive defenseman with some speeds and grit. He play a very physical game and he almost never make a bad play in the defensive zone, plus he's an excellent passer.
Future: Third pairing defenseman
Grade: 7,0 C
13- Tuomas Pihlman, LW
2nd round; 48th overall in 2001, 6'3, 210 lbs, 23 years old
Tuomas Pihlman was a highly promise kids that hasn't live up to the expectation. He's a power forward with some natural abilities. He also skate well for his seize. He isn't the offensive machine some think off and will probably finish as a grinder in the EHSL.
Future: Third or fourth line winger
Grade: 5,5 B
14- Cody Franson, D
5th round; 112th overall in 2005, 6'4, 205 lbs, 18 years old
Cody Franson as impress everyone since the start of the season. In 2004-05, Franson scores 2 goals and produce 13 points in 60 games. This year, he notch 9 goals and produce 31 points in 40 games. Having the height and the weight to perform in the big league, Cody need time to mature and work on his skills, before graduating into the big league.
Future: Third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,0 C
15- Rejean Beauchemin, G
6th round; 191th overall in 2003, 6'1, 193 lbs, 20 years old
Beauchemin has been disappointing since the start of year, working his way up and down from the American Hockey League (AHL) to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). He have the ability to become an EHSL goaltender but need to work on his constancy. Beauchemin his a quick and atletic goaltender with a good ethic.
Future: Backup goaltender
Grade: 7,0 C
16- Cody Bass, C
4th round; 105th overall in 2005, 6'0, 191 lbs, 19 years old
Cody Bass is a hard working man who his builted in the mold of Kris Draper. Cody he's a defensive specialist with grit and leadership. He don't have any offensive talent, so he won't score more than 10 goals a year in the big league. He have some skating ability though.
Future: Third or fourth line center
Grade: 6,5 B
17- Perttu Lindgren, C
5th round; 124th overall in 2005, 6'0, 180 lbs, 18 years old
Lindgren has the potential to become a scoring forward in the EHSL. He has the skills, the finesse, the hands and he can do some good passes. Perttu Lindgren style of play isn't really adapt to the north american style of play and he will have to adapt himself if he want to play in the EHSL.
Future: Scoring line winger
Grade: 7,0 D
18- David Booth, LW
2nd round; 53th overall in 2004, 6'1, 217 lbs, 21 years old
Booth his a power forward player. He use his strength to take advantage of his opponent. He's not a great skater, nor a good playmaker, but he have some offensive ability and he's responsible in his own zone. Probably don't have the talent to become an efficient scoring power forward in the big league.
Future: Fourth line winger
Grade: 6,5 C
19- Roman Tesliuk, D
2nd round; 44 overall in 2004, 6'1, 205 lbs, 19 years old
Roman Tesliuk is one of the most disappointing player from the 2004 draft. Select in the 2nd round, Tesliuk hasn't yet show his offensive upside. He's not the constant, great playmaker and powerplay quarterback the Maple Leafs have draft.
Future: Third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,0 C
20- Tomas Malec, D
3rd round, 64th overall in 2001, 6'2, 193 lbs, 23 years old
Tomas Malec hasn't really lived up to his potential. He have excellent skating and playmaking abilities, but wasn't able to gather all together. He still have the potential to become an EHSL'er some day though.
Future: Minor league defenseman
Grade: None
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Strenghts
1. Goalie Depth/World Class Goalies
2. Defenseman Depth/World Class Defensemans
3. Center Depth/World Class Centers
4. Leadership
Weaknesses
1. Lack of high potential wingers
2. Lack of powerforwards
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Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury Out With a Groin Injury
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
16/01/06
In the past weeks, the whole journalistic crew covering the Maple Leafs actions had shown some concern about the use of goaltender Marc-André Fleury. Having played all 24 games of his team, jounalist thought he was ''over used''. Seems we were right ...
A tile have fall on the head of the Maple Leafs organisation as their superstar goaltender Marc-André Fleury had injured is groin in the middle of the third period, in the matchup between the Leafs and the Minnesota Wilds. After making a brilliant pad save over left winger Martin Gelinas, he (Gelinas) never slow down and run directly on Fleury. Gelinas was ejected from the game, but after revewing the play, the EHSL and the discipline committee havn't seen reprehensive act worth a suspension. Team doctor Noah Forman comment the injury: '' The mixture of the fast movement and the hit probably cause the injury. Mr. Fleury will be out of the rink for about one month, but we can always hope for a fast recovery''
Coach Claude Julien was very upset at the press conference after the game. Some journalist was questionning his decision to keep Marc-Andre Fleury in the lineup night after night: '' Every night, we work like crazy to gain victory [...] My job is to put the best available players on the ice, and Marc-André Fleury was my best goaltender available. Mathieu Chouinard will now have the chance to prove himself, and I know he his able to do the work.''
Journalists were unable to talk to Marc-Andre Fleury for reason out of our control, as we was carried to hospital for further test.
Now that Fleury is out of the lineup, Mathieu Chouinard, a former 1st round pick, will be the starter for the next couples of games. The Maple Leafs recall goaltender James Howard from the Marlies, as he was having a great season start, with a 12-5-1 record, 2.21 goal average, and 918. save percentage.
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Team Captain Eric Daze is Exchange to the New Jersey Devils
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
17/01/06
General Manager Mathieu Joyal have decided to exchange his captain, a third and fourth round pick in the next entry draft for Left Winger and high regard prospect Tomas Fleischmann, defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani and Los Angeles 2nd round pick in the 2006 entry draft (previously acquired by New Jersey general manager Dave Housman)
Journalists around the Maple Leafs organization, including myself, remain very septic about this move by the general manager. Without a doubt, the organization receive in this trade two tremendous prospect having great years and a solid round pick, but this move also mean that the Maple Leafs organization have give up on their quest to a playoff spot. I would have prefer seeing a move like that at the trade deadline if the Maple Leafs were too far from the 8th spot in the east.
In a second press conference organize by the Maple Leafs organization in two days, general manager Mathieu Joyal, accompanied by his assistant Serge Savard, coach Claude Julien and president Cliff Fletcher, comment the trades: '' As we are building for the future, Tomas Fleischmann and Marc-Andre Gragnani are fantastic acquisition for our team. Obviously, we are sad to lose such a great man and captain in Eric Daze, but it was a decision I have decided to made. He will have the chance to play with a great offensive team. ''
Eric Daze was cruising this year in the EHSL even with belows average linemate. He had notch 12 goals and had collected 9 assists in 24 games. Here again, just like in the Marc-Andre Fleury situation yesterday, Eric Daze haven't comment yet on the trade, as he was directly sent in New York; his new team playing the Islanders tomorrow night.
As for the new acquisitions, Tomas Fleischmann was having a good season with the Albany River Rats, as he scored 10 goals and 29 points in only 28 games. Mr.Joyal have announced that Fleischmann will automatically report himself to the Marlies in the AHL.
For Marc-Andre Gragnani, he will remain with his junior club, the Prince Edward Island Rocket, as he's having an incredible year, with 9 goals and 48 points in only 37 games.
Finally, coach Claude Julien hasn't decided yet which player will wear the ''C'' on his jersey for the rest of the year. He only say that: '' the team will decide which players will be next captain in the next days. ''
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Young Russian and Superstar Defenseman Andrei Markov is the 19th Captain in Maple Leafs History
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
19/01/06
A private reunion between coaching staff and team members take place after the matchup between the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs to decided which players would be the next team captain. After almost two hours of debate between team members, the Maple Leafs crew have decided to elect Russian Andrei Markov, succeeding to Eric Daze who had been exchanged to the New Jersey devils a couple of days ago.
The mood after the reunion wasn't very high as it seem that lot of controversy east left from this meeting. From what I have learned, almost a quarter of the team were in list become next team captain, as right winger Tomas Holmstrom, Center Greg Johnson, defenseman Willie Mitchell but mostly center Radek Bonk, who's having an incredible season this year in the EHSL, were mention.
The debate continued outside the conference room as some players comment the nomination '' I respect Andrei as a player and a human being, but i don't think he have the charisma and the leadership to become a good captain in this organization'' says veteran Jassen Cullimore. Tough defenseman Ivan Majesky add to the controversy, saying we was ''disappointed'' that a leader like Radek Bonk wasn't choose.
Radek Bonk can comfort himself, as he was name assistant captain. A consolation he didn't really appreciate. He made a quick comment after the reunion, saying: '' Markov is a marvelous talent with lots of abilities, but he don't have any qualification to be a team captain. Come on, I found out a week ago that this guy was able to talk! ''
Overachieving since the start of the season, we will see if the recent lost of Eric Daze and Marc-Andre Fleury, and today controversy will make the Leafs fall in the standings, as they are now in 13th place, only 6 points from a provisional playoff spot.
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Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospect (Updated)
1. (1) Sidney Crosby, C (10.0C)
2. (4) Brent Seabrook, D (7.5B)
3. (3) Ryan Suter, D (8.0A)
4. (5) Igor Grigorenko, RW (8.5C)
5. (6) Paul Stastny, C (7.5B)
6. (NR) Dustin Penner, LW (7.5C)
7. (NR) Tomas Fleischmann, LW (7.0B)
8. (NR) Dave Bolland, C (7.0C)
9. (7) James Howard, G (7.5B)
10. (8) Julien Ellis-Plante, G (7.0C)
11. (NR) Thomas Greiss, G (7.5C)
12. (NR) Alexei Emelin, D (7.5C)
13. (10) Kris Russell, D (6.5C)
14. (NR) Marc-André Gragnani, D (6.0B)
15. (13) Tuomas Pihlman, LW (6.0B)
16. (NR) Mathieu Aubin, C (7.0B)
17. (15) Rejean Beauchemin, G (7.0C)
18. (14) Cody Franson, D (6.0C)
19. (11) Kyle Wharton, D (6.5B)
20. (12) Brett Carson, D (7.0C)
Miss the Cut: (18) David Booth, LW (6.5C)
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Norris Winner Scott Niedermayer a Toronto Maple Leafs
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
05/08/06
No one covering the activities of our belove Toronto Maple Leafs could have found out that this year offseason would be one of the most thrilling and exciting of the past decade. After acquiring defenseman Francis Bouillon from the Ottawa Senators, Toronto general manager Mathieu Joyal made a splash by trading left winger Brad May, defenseman Ivan Majesky and a first round pick for young netminder Alex Auld. Obviously, only Joyal knew it wasn't over.
The press conference took place in the Air Canada Center at 14:00PM today. Surrounded by newly acquired Scott Niedermayer at his left and president Cliff Fletcher at his right, general manager Mathieu Joyal was very happy about the acquisition:'' The organisation and I are very confident that this acquisition will help our team making the playoff and even go further. Scott is one of the best 2-way defenseman in this league and we're thrill to have him in our team. We gave a promising asset in Ryan Suter and a young winger with good potential in Andreas Nodl, but we felt it was a great move for the direction we want to take as a team.''
Looking at his new team, Niedermayer said being confident to see the Maple Leafs doing great this year and even surprise: '' This team have load of potential in each position, from Sidney Crosby to Brent Seabrook, this team has the potential to become a force in this league and I'm excited to be part of it.'' He also talk about the group of defenseman:'' Even though the Maple Leafs is a very young team, the defensive core have a lot of experience. We will need to help our young goaltenders and set out our forwards fastly."
Was this move the point of the iceberg or does general manager Mathieu Joyal haven't finished yet?: '' I am still looking to add one or two wingers into our starting formation. However, I would be confident starting this year with these players.''
Finally, Scott Niedermayer was named assistant captain with Tomas Holmstrom. Defenseman Andrei Markov remained the captain.
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2006-07 Maple Leafs Season Preview
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
30/10/06
On the verge on a new exciting EHSL season, the Maple Leafs sure look a lot different than last year. After the acquisition of all-star defenseman Scott Niedermayer and the trade of young phenom Sidney Crosby, does this team will finally earn a playoff spot?
Even though the Vancouver Canucks won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Pittsburgh in four straight games, the show was in Toronto this offseason. The rebuilding concession took a new curve this offseason, a dangerous one, by cutting the corners to get faster to a playoff spot.
This agitating offseason start slowly by the acquisition of 5'8 gritty defenseman Francis Bouillon of the Ottawa Senators for a third round pick. After trading european goaltender Thomas Greiss for a second pick, the real show started by the acquisition of young goaltender Alex Auld of the Florida Panthers, who will share the duty with Marc-Andre Fleury this year. Gaving a first round pick, defenseman Ivan Majesky and veteran Brad May in this trade, the Maple Leafs received a third pick, which they used to select young powerforward Oskar Osala.
The second big trade of the Maple Leafs offseason went afterwards, when the Leafs trade young defenseman Ryan Suter with late bloomer Andreas Nodl for all-around defenseman Scott Niedermayer. The 33 years old veteran will bring stability to the defensive squad while helping the kids in their development.
While we thought the Niedermayer trade was a big one, we never estimate that general manager Mathieu Joyal was ready to give up young phenom Sidney Crosby and next year first round pick to have a better chance to access to the playoffs. Well, he did, and receive Jason Spezza, Ales Hemsky, Chuck Kobasew and Robert Nilsson, four young forwards in the process.
While analyst have no doubt that these offseason moves will help the Maple Leafs accesing to the playoffs this year, a lot of us are doubting that these trades, especially the Crosby trade, will help the Leafs in the future. If results arn't coming soon enough, all these activities in this offseason could put Joyal in a lot of trouble in the future.
Offseason Lost
Brett Carson
Sidney Crosby
Jassen Cullimore
Thomas Greiss
Ivan Majesky
Brad May
Willie Mitchell
Andreas Nodl
Ryan Suter
New Jersey 1st round pick (2006)
Toronto 3rd round pick (2006)
Toronto 1st round pick (2007)
Toronto 3rd round pick (2007)
Offseason Acquisition
Alex Auld
Francis Bouillon
Ales Hemsky
Chuck Kobasew
Scott Niedermayer
Robert Nilsson
Tomas Plekanec
Jason Spezza
Carolina 2nd round pick (2006)
Florida 3rd round pick (2006)
San Jose 4th round pick (2006)
Carolina 3rd round pick (2007)
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Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospect: 2006-07 Edition
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
30/10/06
With all these changes in past couple of months in the Maple Leafs organization, this year portrait look a lot different.
Last year performance by the Maple Leafs weren't impressive at all and for results, they still managed to finish last in the conference. While these results were disapointing, they've been rewarded by another high pick in this year draft, the third overall, and with it, they grabbed young talent Nicklas Backstrom.
Backstrom was born in Galve, Sweden, a city of about 100 000 persons. Nicklas was raised in a family of hockey players. His father, Anders, is a well known player who played 10 seasons with the Brynäs IF and his brother, Kristoffer, play in the second tier of the Sweden elite system with the Hammarby IF. At 18 years of age, Nicklas was known as one of the most talented prospect to come out of Sweden in more than a decade. He also joined the Brynas IF in the Sweden Elite League and quickly became one of the most important player of his team. He received the rookie player of the year award for his brilliant display all year long. This year, he will still play for the Brynas IF, before attaining to North America in 2007.
Even with the departure of Sidney Crosby, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization can still count on a great bunch of prospects. At center, Nicklas Backstrom is leading the pack, but 2005 second round pick Paul Stastny and acquired Dave Bolland arn't that far behind, both developping very well. At left side, they can count on Robert Nilsson, who will play on the fourth line at the start of the year, Dustin Penner, who will probably see some action in the EHSL this year and Tomas Fleischmann. On the other side, Igor Grigorenko isn't the elite prospect he used to be, but he's still solid.
With the trade of Ryan Suter and the graduation of Brent Seabrook, The Leafs don't have any elite talent at defense, but they have a lot of depth, starting with last year defenseman of the year in the Western Hockey League, Kris Russell. Second round pick of last year draft Yuri Alexandrov. Cody Franson, Alex Emelin, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Staffan Kronwall and Andy Greene are all solid prospect who can believe to make the EHSL one day. At last, the goalie depth of Toronto isn't as impressive as last year, but they can still count on James Howard, who saw some action in the EHSL last year, Julien Ellis-Plante and Rejean Beauchemin.
Two players from the 2006 entry draft are up in the top 10, respectivly first and tenth.
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Top 20 prospect in the Maple Leafs organization
1- (NR) Nicklas Backstrom, C
1st Round; 4th Overall in 2006, 6'0, 190 lbs, 18 years old
An awesome talent, Backstrom have demonstrate in any level he played that he could dominate with constancy. Althought his offensive game his very impressing, he also have a great defensive game. Overall, his game has been compared to fellow Peter Forsberg of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Future: franchise forward
Grade: 8,5 B
2- (5) Paul Stastny, C
2nd round; 32th overall in 2005, 6'0, 200 lbs, 21 years old
In his last year in the NCAA, Paul Stastny proved he was more than only Peter's son. In 39 games, he scored 19 goals and 34 assists for 53 points, finishing first in points with Matt Carle. This year, he will play with the Marlies to acquire some professionnal experience, and will battle for a spot with the big club as soon as next year.
Future: scoring line center
Grade: 7,5 B
3- (6) Dustin Penner, LW
UNDRAFTED, 6'4, 240 lbs, 24 years old
Dustin Penner came out of nowhere to become of the most touted prospect in the EHSL. As he went undrafted, the Maple Leafs gave him his chance by claiming him in the waivers. He quickly became a dominant player in his league. With his vision and his great hands along with his work ethic and his size, Penner could become a dominant power forward in the EHSL.
Future: scoring line winger
Grade: 8,0 C
4- (NR) Robert Nilsson, LW
1st round; 15th overall in 2003, 5'11, 176 lbs, 21 years old
Newly acquired Robert Nilsson is in the verge to make his debut in the EHSL, as coach Julien officially put him on his fourth line to start the year. Nilsson development as a bit stagnate since his draft year. However, Nilsson is an highly skilled winger who combine skating with incredible deking abilities, which still make him a great prospect.
Future: scoring line winger
Grade: 8,0 B
5- (9) James Howard, G
2nd round; 63th overall in 2003, 6'1, 204 lbs, 21 years old
James Howard development in the last year was good enough to became the backup goaltender to Marc-Andre Fleury. However, with the arrival of Alex Auld, Howard will start the year with the Marlies. Even his some goaltenders would take this demotion very badly, Howard confidence will help him to rebounce greatly. Howard have shown in could be a starter in this league in the next few years.
Future: starting goaltender
Grade: 7,5 B
6- (4) Igor Grigorenko, RW
2nd round; 62th overall in 2001, 5'10, 180 lbs, 23 years old
Having recovered from a car accident in 2004, Grigorenko is still considered an important prospect form the Maple Leafs. However, having decide to stay with his russian club, the Tolyatti Lada, for the 2006-07 campaign was disappointing for the whole organization, who would have like to see him coming to North America this year. Having said that, Grigorenko is still the offensive threat he was in his draft year, and could become an important player in the Leafs organization in the next few years.
Future: scoring line winger
Grade: 8,0 D
7- (7) Tomas Fleischmann, LW
2nd round; 63th overall in 2002, 6'0, 178 lbs, 22 years old
Tomas Fleischmann offensive qualities are undeniable. He play a high speed game with skill and desire, which will make him a fan favourite. He also have good playmaking abilities and a great wrist shot. However, he need to be more conscious of the defensive part of the game to become a solid EHSL player.
Future: scoring line Center
Grade: 7,5 C
8- (8) Dave Bolland, C
2nd round; 32th overall in 2004, 5'11, 171 lbs, 20 years old
Dave Bolland offensive has been shown widely with the London Knights last year. With a campaign of 57 goals and 130 points in only 59 games, Bolland is ready for a new challange. This year, he will play with the Marlies in the American Hockey League. Even thought he's known for his heavy shot and above average speed, Bolland love to finish his check and can be a gritty player.
Future: scoring line forward
grade: 7,0 B
9- (13) Kris Russell, D
3rd round; 62th overall in 2005, 5'9, 160 lbs, 19 years old
The small height of Kris Russell (5'9) havn't prevented Kris Russell to play an incredible campaign with the Medecine Hat Tigers and being named on Canada Junior Squad. Moreover, he earn the Bill Hunter award, giving to the top defenseman in the Western Hockey League. Despite is height, Russell is just too talented to not become a EHSL players. However, it's difficult to tell where he will stand in all this.
Future: second pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,5 C
10- (NR) Yuri Alexandrov, D
2nd round; 33rd overall in 2006, 6'1, 174 lbs, 18 years old
A player with great leadership, Yuri Alexandrov is the kind of player who can elevate his play when the situation matter. Alexandrov is a great skater with great playmaking abilities and a strong shot. His lack of strenght and size should be corrected if he want to play in the big league. Overall, he's a typical two-way defenseman.
Future: second pairing defenseman
grade: 7,5 B
11- (18) Cody Franson, D
5th round; 112th overall in 2005, 6'4, 205 lbs, 18 years old
Cody Franson last year production was amazing for a defenseman considered as strickly defensive. In 71 games, he scored 15 goals and earn 55 points, which is more than four time his 2004-05 total points. Being one of the most improved player of the 2005 draft, Franson is looking to continue is fast progression.
Future: second pairing defenseman
Grade: 7,0 B
12- (10) Julien Ellis-Plante, G
6th round; 189th overall in 2004, 6'0, 177 lbs, 19 years old
Julien Ellis-Plante last year performance was good enough for him to be invite to the Canada junior camp. While not being taken (Justin Pogge and Devan Dubnyk were taken), Ellis-Plante have shown to a lot of septic that he could compete with the best player of his age. This year, he's looking to perform with the Marlies.
Future: starting goaltender
Grade: 7,0 C
13- (12) Alexei Emelin, D
3rd round; 84th overall in 2004, 6'1, 187 lbs, 20 years old
Alexei Emelin is a big defensive defenseman, who can punish the opposition with his big body check. While he isn't an offensive threat, his good wrist shot can be good enough to score sometime in the big league. He will need to stay discipline and bulk up to be efficiant in the EHSL.
Future: second pairing defenseman
grade: 7,5 B
14- (NR) Staffan Kronwall, D
9th round; 285th overall in 2002, 6'1, 180 lbs, 24 years old
Staffan Kronwall is the little brother of stud defenseman Niklas, who's playing with the New York Islanders. While he don't have the offensive tool his older brother possess, his defensive awareness and his physical play will be good enough for him to play a role in the EHSL.
Future: third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,0 B
15- (14) Marc-Andre Gragnani, D
5th round; 128th overall in 2005, 6'3, 210 lbs, 19 years old
Marc-Andre Gragnani willingness will be his strongest asset in his career. However, this isn't is only asset, as he's very smart, he possess defensive awarness and he protect the puck well. This year, he will return to his junior club, where he should dominate the league.
Future: third pairing defenseman
Grade: 7,0 C
16- (NR) Andy Greene, D
UNDRAFTED, 5'11, 180 lbs, 24 years old
It's still a mystery how Andy Greene never been drafted. He possess some tremendous skating abilities, while being efficient on both way of the ice. His vision and positionning allow him to be a step ahead on most plays. Greene is a year away to play in the EHSL, he still need to take confidence in a professionnal league.
Future: third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,5 B
17- (NR) Codey Burki, C
2nd round; 57th overall in 2006, 6'0, 190 lbs, 18 years old
Codey Burki 61 points campaign in a low scoring league help him elevate his confidence. No doubt Burki possess the offensive skills to become an EHSL'ers, but he has been known as a tricky player, dominating one game and playing an erased role the next one. He's the typical hit ot miss player.
Future: scoring line center
Grade: 7'0 C
18- (NR) Cal Clutterbuck, RW
2nd round; 41th overall in 2006, 5'10, 196 lbs, 18 years old
A natural leader, Cal Clutterbuck is coaches favourite players. Having great work ethic, he always give all he got on the ice. Moreover, he's one of the best body checker in the Canadian Hockey League. He's the kind of agitator you want on your third or fourth line.
Future: third or fourth line winger
Grade: 6,0 C
19- (NR) Oskar Osala, LW
3rd round; 65th overall in 2006, 6'4, 217 lbs, 18 years old
Oskar Osala had a slow start last year, because he needed to adjust to the North American style of play. There's no doubt that Osala possess all the skills to become a EHSL player. Having said that, he need to prove he can stay constant on a full schedule.
Future: third or fourth line winger
Grade: 6,0 C
20- (19) Kyle Wharton, D
2nd round; 59th overall in 2004, 6'2, 190 lbs, 20 years old
Kyle Wharton didn't had the year expected. While having offensive tools, he didn't seems to use it often enough. On the other hand, having been trade for the second time in two years didn't help me to find his constancy. He will play with the Marlies this year.
Future: third pairing defenseman
Grade: 6,5 B
Miss the Cut
(NR) Andrei Popov, RW (NR)
(17) Rejean Beauchemin, G (6.5 C)
(15) Tuomas Pihlman, LW (6.0 C)
Graduated
Brent Seabrook (7.5)
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Strenghts
1. Center Depth/World Class Centers
2. Left Winger Depth
3. Defenseman Depth
4. Leadership
Weaknesses
1. Lack of high potential defenseman
2. Lack of defensive awarness forwards
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The Maple Leafs Have Traded Their Number One Goaltender in a 9 Players Swap
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
06/03/07
While hopes were very high on the verge of the 2006-07 season, yesterday blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers clearly demonstrate the frustration of the Maple Leafs organization.
In a 9 players swap, the Leafs traded goaltender Alex Auld, center Ryan Malone, defenseman Francis Bouillon, right winfer Chuck Kobasew and prospect Robert Nilsson. In exchange, the Leafs received another goaltender in Andrew Raycroft, a young and promising center in Zach Parise and two defenseman: Henrik Tallinder and Garnet Exelby.
While the majorities of expert recognize that the Maple Leafs received a great return for the players they gave, they also see their playoffs hope fading and almost vanishing by giving up four regular players in Auld, Malone, Bouillon and Kobasew.
In yesterday press conference at the Air Canada Center, general manager Mathieu Joyal explain his lastest move '' While I believe that this team is suited for better results than the one showed since the start of the year, constancy, in my opinion, has been our biggest flaw. Admiting this fact, I decided to trade some players who I think lack this constancy we're looking for. [...] Yes, I admit I give up the present for the future. However, I firmly believe that this future his as near as next year.''
Moreover, Claude Julien has already present to the medias his full alignment for friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. While the first line stay the same, Nedved will join the second line, taking Ryan Malone position. Plekanec will join the third line, while newly acquired Zach Parise will join the fourth line. For the defensemans, Tallinder will be pair with Markov on the second unit while Exelby will play with McCarthy. In net, Andrew Raycroft will start. Coach Julien have specified that an alternation system between Raycroft and Mason will be in place: '' until one of the two prove me he deserve to be in net more often.''
At last, Fredrik Sjostrom, who havn't saw a lot of action this year, will take place on the fourth line with Chris Simon and Parise, while defenseman Alexei Semenov, acquired via waivers, will be send with the Marlies in the American Hockey League.
To see all the new acquistion in person, Leafs fan will have to wait until sunday's game, when the Boston Bruins will visit the Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Center.
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Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospect: 2006-07 Edition (Updated)
1. (1) Niklas Backstrom, C (8.5B)
2. (2) Paul Stastny, C (7.5B)
3. (3) Dustin Penner, LW (8.0C)
4. (NR) Rob Schremp, C (8.0B)
5. (NR) Jiri Hudler, RW (7.5B)
6. (NR) Alexandre Picard, D (6.5B)
7. (NR) Marcel Goc, C (6.5A)
8. (11) Cody Franson, D (7.5B)
9. (6) Igor Grigorenko, RW (8.0D)
10. (7) Tomas Fleischmann, LW (7.5C)
11. (8) Dave Bolland, C (7.0B)
12. (9) Kris Russell, D (6.5C)
13. (13) Alexei Emelin, D (7.5B)
14. (17) Codey Burki, C (7.0C)
15. (10) Yuri Alexandrov, D (7.5B)
16. (NR) Jean-Philippe Levasseur, G (7.5C)
17. (14) Staffan Kronwall, D (6.0B)
18. (NR) Mark Popovic, D (6.0B)
19. (18) Cal Clutterbuck, RW (6.0C)
20. (15) Marc-Andre Gragnani, D (7.0C)
Miss the Cut: Julien Ellis-Plante, G (7.0C), Jan Mursak, LW (7.5C), Andrei Popov, RW (6.5D), Oskar Osala, LW (6.0D)
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Toronto Will be a busy Organization on Entry Draft Day
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
13/06/07
The Stanley Cup winner wasn't even announce yet when the Maple Leafs general manager Mathieu Joyal had pulled the thrigger on a deal shipping center Jason Williams and two 3rd round pick in the upcoming draft for Tampa Bay 1st and 2nd round pick.
'' We just saw the opportunity to upgrade our position in the first few rounds'' said Joyal at the press conference. With Spezza, Plekanec and the arrival of young phenom Paul Stastny, freshly unloaded from the University of Denver, there was no place in the lineup for Williams: '' He would of played 4th line minutes, with no Power Play time all season. It would of been unfair for a young man who have shown he could pay top-9 minutes at the NHL level.''
Joyal also talked about winning for the second time in three years the draft lottery: '' It is very pleasant to receive such unnexpected gifts. We stole Sidney Crosby in 2005, which was a tremendous boost for our franchise. Moving up from the 7th position to the 3rd position enable us to get an even better prospects than expected. I believe in Trent and my scouts, so that's why I pulled the thrigger on this on.''
The EHSL entry draft will be held the 23rd and 24th of June in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maple Leafs Top 20 Prospect: 2007-08 Edition
Dave Schneizer, TSN Staff
02/04/08
Another year, another deception for any Maple Leafs fan. Even though the Leafs managed to collect 32 wins in 2007, a franchise record, they still managed to finish far away from a playoff spot, at the 12th spot in the East.
With these results, the Leafs were awarded the 7th spot in this year entry draft. However, this was before the lottery draft, as for the 2nd time in 3 years, the blueshirts won the lottery and were able to move 4 spot up, selecting 3rd instead of 7th. This enable them to select a young talent from the Ontario Hockey League: right winger Patrick Kane.
Five foot nine Patrick Kane is born in Buffalo, Connecticut. He played all his minor hockey in the United States, most notably playing for the United States Development Program at 16 and 17 years old. Last year, he decided to accept the London Knights offer to play for them. In 58 games, the young phenom notched 62 goals and assisted 83 passes for a grand total of 145 points. Moreover, with his brilliant play at the World Junior Cup, he established himself as one of the best prospect in this year draft. Looking to trade up to select him, the Toronto Maple Leafs were fortunate enough to select him at their own spot, 3rd overall.
Again this year, the Maple Leafs can count on a plethora of of young and talented prospect, starting at the center position, where Niklas Backstrom is still considered one of the best prospect in the world. Paul Stastny, son of former NHL star Peter Stastny, will play an important role in this year Leafs squad. Jiri Hudler is playing bottom line, but constant minutes with the Leafs while Dave Bolland will mostly play all year with the Marlies. At the left side, David Booth is playing great hockey so far and his playing 4th line minute with the Blue Shirts. Tomas Fleischmann is still struggling to find a spot at the ESHL level and will probably spend the year in the minor while Oskar Osala and Simon Hjalmarsson are plating great hockey in Europe. At the other side Patrick Kane is leading the pack, but he’s accompany with great, talented players such as Chris Stewart and 2007 draftees Max Pacioretty and Oscar Moller.
The Maple Leafs didn't selected any defenseman, nor goaltender in this year draft, but still managed to acquired defenseman Alexandre Picard and goaltenders Jean-Philippe Levasseur and Joel Gistedt through waivers. Nonetheless, prospects as Cody Franson and Kris Russell have well evolved in the past year and are still considered as prospects with a lot of potential.
Patrick Kane is the only player from the 2007 entry draft to make his debut in the top-10, sitting at number 3.
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Top 20 prospect in the Maple Leafs organization
1- (2) Paul Stastny, C
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2nd round; 32th overall in 2005
In the AHL last year, Stastny tremendous scoring abilities shown, notching 58 goals in only 75 games. Having won the Les Cunningham Award as the league Most Valuable Player, Stastny his currently playing 2nd line minutes with the Maple Leafs and he’s one of the better rookie in the EHSL this year.
Future: Franchise center
Grade: 8,5 B
2- (NR) Patrick Kane, RW
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1st round; 3rd overall in 2007
Qualified as the most gifted player in the 2007 entry draft, Kane small frame is the only reason why he wasn't a first overall selection. His passing and shooting ability, his speed and tenacity his what will makes him an efficient player at the ESHL level.
Future: Franchise winger
Grade: 8,5 C
3- (NR) Jiri Hudler, C
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UNDRAFTED
As his teammate Kane, Hudler has all the tools, except the size, to be a dominant player in the ESHL. While being a natural leader and having a great work ethic, it is his offensive abilities that will make him an ESHL'er. Starting the year on the Leafs fourth line, he will have to show all these skills if he wants to move up the ladder.
Future: Scoring line center
Grade: 7,5 B
4- (8) Cody Franson, D
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5th round; 112th overall in 2005
Cody Franson has tremendously improve, since 2005. The big defenseman has shown that his large frame weren’t the only asset in his game. The talented defenseman has shown some good offensive abilities and great defensive conscience so far this year with the Marlies. Franson will probably need another year or two before establishing himself as an ESHL’er.
Future: Two-way defenseman
Grade: 7,5 B
5- (NR) Patrik Berglund, C
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1st round; 24th overall in 2006
Recently acquired from the Anaheim Ducks, Patrik Berglund is a big center with good offensive abilities along with a good defensive conscience. While is skating is still an issue, the gifted center is still considered as one of the most complete center of the 2006 entry draft. Berglund is expected to come in North America in 2008 to play with the Maple Leafs affiliation team.
Future: Scoring line center
Grade: 7,5 B
6- (NR) Keith Yandle, D
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4th round; 94th overall in 2005
Another acquisition by general manager Mathieu Joyal, Keith Yandle stock has tremendously rise since his selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005. The young defenseman have shown an offensive flair that few had suspected back on draft day. Right now, Yandle is widely considered as one of the best offensive defenseman coming out of the 2006 entry draft and he should be a fixture on the Maple Leafs defense for years to come.
Future: Offensive defenseman
Grade: 7,0 B
7- (NR) Chris Stewart, RW
![[image]](http://www.spoor.ch/uploads/pics/stewart_chris.jpg "[image]")
1st round; 20th overall in 2006
Chris Stewart is the young brother of Boston Bruins pro player Anthony. However, Chris is considered as the better player of the two and should make a greater impact in the ESHL. The six-foot-one, 228 pounds power forward is a physical force with great instincts and good offensive abilities. He is currently playing for the Marlies and will probably need another year or two before being ESHL ready.
Future: Power forward
Grade: 7,5 C
8- (NR) Joel Gistedt, G
![[image]](http://www2.frolundaindians.com/archive/bilder_nyheter_action_05_06_hemma/Joel-Gistedt.jpg "[image]")
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Joel Gistedt is an overager goaltender who was eligible for the 2006 entry draft, but no one selected him. In 2007, Gistedt proved he was the real deal, as he posted great numbers with Frolunda in the Sweden Elite League. The agile netminder had better statistics than experienced and past NHL goaltender Tommy Salo. Signing him at the end of the year, the Maple Leafs organization expect him to continue developing with his european team for the next couple of years.
Future: Starting goaltender
Grade: 8,0 C
9- (12) Kris Russell, D
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/players/k_russell.jpg "[image]")
3rd round; 62th overall in 2005
Playing great hockey for the Marlies this year, Kris Russell small frame has not prevent him to be an offensive force for them, especially on the power play, were he lead all defenseman in power play goal with 13. The young defenseman play might earn him a tryout with the big club as soon as next year.
Future: Power play specialist
Grade: 6,5 C
10- (NR) Max Pacioretty, RW
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/img/user_uploaded_img/m_pacioretty.jpg "[image]")
2nd round; 38th overall in 2007
Selected in the second round of last year entry draft, the young power forward have shown enough skill to be selected on team USA at the World Junior Cup. However, his leg injury prevent him to play an important role for the team, who finished in 4th place. Constancy is an issue for the talented winger, although his skillset and skating abilities enable him to be a force with his team at the University of Michigan, sitting 4th in teams point.
Future: Power forward
Grade: 7,5 C
11- (NR) David Booth, LW
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/img/user_uploaded_img/booth_d.jpg "[image]")
31st round; 921st overall in 2004 fantasy draft
This year, David Booth is one of the biggest revelation on the Maple Leafs organization. Coming out of the left field, the power forward has establish himself as the Leafs 4th line winger. In 15 games this year, Booth has scored 2 goals and managed 1 assists in very limited ice time. Booth has the potential to become a good, constant scorer at the ESHL level.
Future: Power forward
Grade: 6,5 C
12- (NR) Semen Varlamov, G
![[image]](http://www.themightymjd.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/SemenVarlamov.jpg "[image]")
1st round; 30th overall in 2006
Semen Varlamov is a very athletic goaltender with good mobility and great puck awareness. His glove is one of the best and his positionning his excellent. Varlamov will still need another three years before enting the EHSL, but his future seem very bright.
Future: Starting goaltender
Grade: 7,0 C
13- (10) Tomas Fleischmann, LW
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/img/user_uploaded_img/fleischmann_t.jpg "[image]")
23rd round; 671st overall in 2004 fantasy draft
This year seems to finally be Tomas Fleischmann year. Having struggle since his selection in 2004, the flashy winger finally start to play with constancy in the AHL. Fleischmann, with 15 goals and 32 assist in 44 games, is second in points on the Marlies, only behind Niklas Backstrom. Playing alongside Backstrom and Chris Stewart, this line is the most feared line in all the American Hockey League. His fine work in the minor earned him a stint of 4 games with the big club.
Future: Scoring line winger
Grade: 7,5 D
14- (19) Oskar Osala, LW
![[image]](http://www.jatkoaika.com/albumit/album15/IMG_3441.jpg "[image]")
3rd round; 65th overall in 2006
Having played in the Canadian Hockey League in the past two years, Osala returned in Europe to play with the Blues in the Finland National Hockey League. The six-foot-four left winger has shown incredible hockey skills with them, to become one of the team top player at only 21 years old.
Future: Top-9 winger
Grade: 6,5 C
15- (15) Yuri Alexandrov, D
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/players/y_alexandrov.jpg "[image]")
2nd round; 33rd overall in 2006
The well-rounded defenseman has really improved his game in the last year. Playing in the Russia Super League since he’s 18 years old, Alexandrov has now become one of the top defenseman on his team. The offensive mind defenseman his expected to come in North America next year to play for the Marlies.
Future: Offensive defenseman
grade: 7,0 D
16- (NR) Oscar Moller, RW
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/img/user_uploaded_img/o_moller.jpg "[image]")
2nd round; 36th overall in 2007
Oscar Moller is having a great year with the Chilliwack Bruins in the Western Hockey League, currently the scoring leader on his team with 26 goals. The solid two-way player have shown grit, heart and leadership with his team. Moller is expected to play another year in the WHL before making the jump in the pro with the Marlies.
Future: Top-9 winger
grade: 7,0 C
17- (NR) Simon Hjalmarsson, LW
![[image]](http://www.hockeycentralen.se/Nyhetsscript/data/upimages/hjalmarssonsimon_portratt.jpg "[image]")
1st round, 25th overall in 2007
Simon Hjalmarsson is having an above average season with Frolunda in the Sweden Hockey League. The very talented winger as shown incredible skillset, speed and intensity in the last two years with his team. The strong two-way player will probably stay another year or two in Europe before turning pro in North America
Future: Scoring line winger
grade: 7,0 C
18- (13) Alexei Emelin, D
![[image]](http://www.habsworld.net/isource/albums/pics/10002/normal_3980005.jpg "[image]")
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Alexei Emelin is an incredible talent, playing in the Russian Super League. The Physical, stay-at-home defenseman is very strong with the puck while having a good point shot and above average skating abilities. Next year, he will come over North America to play for the Marlies.
Future: Stay-at-home Defenseman
grade: 7,5 B
19- (6) Alexandre Picard, D
![[image]](http://www.phantomshockey.com/sightsound/egreetings/images/ValentinesDayPicardTHUMB.jpg "[image]")
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Picard his a big defenseman with a heavy shot who has the ability to throw big hits. The six-foot-two defenseman is playing a key offensive role with the Marlies this year and he’s expected to be a fixture as a third pairing defenseman for the Blue Shirts in the following years.
Future: Third pairing defenseman
grade: 7,0 B
20- (NR) David Fischer, D
![[image]](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/players/d_fischer.jpg "[image]")
1st round; 26th overall in 2006
David Fischer development is slow, but steady at the University of Minnesota. The tall defenseman is a steady two-way defenseman who has good reach and can throw hits from time to time. However, Fischer will still need a good 3 years of development before entering the ESHL. For now, he’s logging big minutes with his university team.
Future: Two-way defenseman
grade: 7,0 C
Miss the Cut
(NR) Petri Kontiola, C (6,0 B)
(19) Cal Clutterbuck, RW (6,0 C)
(20) Marc-Andre Gragnani, D (7,5 C)
(NR) Viktor Tikhonov, RW (NR)
(16) Jean-Philippe Levasseur, G (7,5 C)
(NR) PK Subban, D (7,0 D)
(9) Igor Grigorenko, RW (7,0 C)
(14) Codey Burki, C (7,0 C)
(NR) Kristoffer Berglund, D (NR)
Graduated
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Strenghts
1. Center Depth
2. Right Winger Depth/World Class Right winger
3. Defenseman Depth
4. Goaltending depth
5. Leadership
Weaknesses
1. Lack of high potential defenseman
2. Lack of high potential left winger
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Holy, your team is fricken good now haha.
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« Reply #14 on Jun 9, 2008, 12:08pm » | |
Jun 9, 2008, 7:58am, FlamesGM wrote:| Holy, your team is fricken good now haha. |
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Heh, a far cry from the team that won the draft lottery not 3 years back. Definantly a competitor for a few years to come. Ohh well should be some good fuel for the rivalry 
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