Prospect Info: 2020 3rd Rd Selection - #64 OA (via OTT) - RD Topi Niemela (Karpat) - 6'0 163

[aingefan]

Good news.
Exciting prospect who could move quick.

 

[canuckslover10]

So is he projected to be in the lineup next season?

 

[Leaf Fans]

So is he projected to be in the lineup next season?

He is expected to come to camp and compete for a spot.

 

[Sypher04]

So is he projected to be in the lineup next season?

I’d be surprised. I don’t think he’s that close yet.

 

[Anthrax442]

Good piece about him from a month ago: Scouting Report: Can Topi Niemela be a difference-maker for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

 

[DarkKnight]

So is he projected to be in the lineup next season?

Not a chance imo.

 

[Anthrax442]

Not a chance imo.

It would be nice if he gets a taste of it if injuries occur.

 

[weems]

How has his mobility looked especially when defending?

I haven't watched him play this season outside of training camp and this was really my only potential criticism of his game.

 

[DarkKnight]

It would be nice if he gets a taste of it if injuries occur.

Sure maybe as a call up, I just meant making the team next year.

 

[Anthrax442]

Altho there will be ample chance to. Gio and TJ will be gone. No chance both Edmonton and Booshmills staying. Maybe one of them. I don't think they will have money to sign someone great.

 

[Stephen]

According to THN Tyler Kleven is coming along as a prospect for Ottawa so it’ll be interesting to track him vs the Niemela and Hirvonen pair over the next few years. Another data point for the trade down hypothesis.