Prospect Info: 2021 Leafs Board Prospect Rankings #9

[Isaac Nootin]

https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-top-10-prospects-2021-22/

Looks like they have Sandin graduated ...

6. Nick Abruzzese (C, Harvard University, NCAA, 2019 4th Round, 124th Overall)

Abruzzese was undrafted in his first two years of eligibility, but he made massive strides following the 2017-18 season, upping his point totals from 36 in 56 games to 80 in 62 games, which undoubtedly caught Toronto’s eye. They were right to trust their gut with this pick, as Abruzzese had a stellar freshman season at Harvard, where he finished with 44 points in 31 games.

Really like Abruzzese, but there's 2 issues.

1 - He's already 22 years old

2 - He just lost an entire year of development

 

[kb]

Really like Abruzzese, but there's 2 issues.

1 - He's already 22 years old

2 - He just lost an entire year of development

3 - And is coming off major surgery.

 

[Once]

Kokkonen easily and like many have already said, he has a skillset that can translate to the show. I think we see him in a Leafs sweater unless traded.

Add Villeneuve

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Assuming Kokkonen and Meeti round up the top 10 - that’s a pretty damn solid group. All have NHL potential