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Prospect Info: Marlies/Prospects Thread - 2021/22 PART II

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FreeBird said:
And then there was Percy
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With Percy, I think people expected something along the lines of a TJ Brodie, a high IQ guy who could play smart and add value beyond his sort of average physical tools, lack of skating, etc. But not really.
 
Stephen said:
No, he wasn't good in the AHL and he didn't even produce in the AHL. But I was always remember being pretty shocked that he looked like a convincing pro on one live play and always wondered why he couldn't ever apply those tools beyond an ECHL career. I guess what I'm saying is you'd think he was a 'fridge' pick but he really wasn't...
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i agree sort of, because truthfull, organizations decide whether prospects "make it" or not. It's all about opportunity. For example how was Mason Marchment a nothing prospect with us but a first liner with Florida?
 
At the very least it seemed like Tyler Biggs wasn't very committed to hockey career. His dad was a standout undersized minor leaguer (Don Biggs), look it up. He was like the AHL Brad Marchand. Probably would have played in the NHL in the modern day.

At least Percy was a legit AHL defender with some possible NHL upside. There is a long history of bubble defense talent chosen in the 2nd half of the 1st round and early part of the 2nd round.
 
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francis246 said:
i agree sort of, because truthfull, organizations decide whether prospects "make it" or not. It's all about opportunity. For example how was Mason Marchment a nothing prospect with us but a first liner with Florida?
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Some of it is opportunity, some of it is line mates, and some of it is system fit.

For Marchment specifically, I think system fit is the number one reason. He fits better with Florida than he did here, but he still has a lot of the same inconsistencies he had with the Marlies. While he only played 4 games with the Leafs, he played over 100 games with the Marlies with Keefe as head coach and with the same system as the Leafs. Keefe knew what he had in Marchment, at least in terms of what the Leafs could do with him, and he did not see a spot for him.

Malgin was plagued more by opportunity with us and fit with Florida. We had Nylander, Marner, and Kapanen ahead of him at the time. The thing with Malgin is that we probably could have developed him into a good role player, and given he has developed quite well in the NLA the past two years, he probably could be a good depth player for us right now... Or we could easily move him to another team that would have more of an opportunity for him (like Chicago or Montreal, since he probably wants to play for an original 6 team).
 
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BertCorbeau said:
I thought he had a big hip injury too which took some his mobility away too?

He looked good in his few NHL games.
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I think it was his ankle, and his skating was already only average at best.

I don't think he would have been anything special, but I think he could have been something similar to Dermott had he not been hurt.
 
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BertCorbeau said:
I thought he had a big hip injury too which took some his mobility away too?

He looked good in his few NHL games.
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I don't know if it was injury related but it was definitely his skating that killed his career.
 
aingefan said:
Hoping this guy can finish strong.

Marlies up 3-1, Abramov with an apple as well. He’s hitting the scoresheet a lil more too.
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I like that kid, I thought winger originally (@stickty111 and I had a pretty solid discussion on that one a few months back) but he's looking like maybe he could do a job as a 3C if everything goes well

As he's gotten offensive opportunity he's started scoring which is a decent sign
 
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Kiwi said:
I like that kid, I thought winger originally (@stickty111 and I had a pretty solid discussion on that one a few months back) but he's looking like maybe he could do a job as a 3C if everything goes well

As he's gotten offensive opportunity he's started scoring which is a decent sign
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He had a slow start performance wise, but he has been one of the more consistent players since. Hopefully the numbers can continue to catch up. Still not sure what Moore is doing with him though. He rotates between the 4th line and top 6 for some reason.
 
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stickty111 said:
He had a slow start performance wise, but he has been one of the more consistent players since. Hopefully the numbers can continue to catch up. Still not sure what Moore is doing with him though. He rotates between the 4th line and top 6 for some reason.
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I think they buried him defensively at the start to help his 2-way game but since he's been playing higher up the lineup he looks like a genuine top of the lineup forward

Here's hoping he keeps it going
 
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The complete Maple Leafs prospect rankings, winter 2022 edition - The Athletic

1. Topi Niemela, RHD, 19 (Karpat)

5-foot-11 | 170 pounds | Acquired: 3rd round, 64th, 2020

Spring 2021 ranking: 4

2. Nick Robertson, LW, 20 (Toronto Marlies)

5-foot-9 | 164 pounds | Acquired: 2nd round, 53rd, 2019

Spring 2021 ranking: 1

3. Rodion Amirov, LW, 19 (Ufa Salavat Yulayev)

6-foot-0 | 191 pounds | Acquired: 1st round, 15th, 2020

Spring 2021 ranking: 2

4. Matthew Knies, C/LW, 19 (University of Minnesota)

6-foot-3 | 205 pounds | Acquired: 2nd round, 57th, 2021

Spring 2021 ranking: NR

5. Nick Abruzzese, 22, C (Harvard University)

5-foot-10 | 174 pounds | Acquired: 4th round, 124th, 2019

Spring 2021 ranking: 15

6. Alex Steeves, 22, C/RW (Toronto Marlies)

5-foot-11 | 185 pounds | Acquired: Free agent signing

Spring 2021 ranking: N/A

7. Roni Hirvonen, C/RW, 19 (HIFK)

5-foot-9 | 172 pounds | Acquired: 2nd round, 59th, 2020

Spring 2021 ranking: 9

8. Pontus Holmberg, 22, LW (Vaxjo HC)

5-foot-11 | 179 pounds | Acquired: 6th round, 156th, 2018

Spring 2021 ranking: 20

9. Mikko Kokkonen, LHD, 20 (Lahti Pelicans)

5-foot-11 | 194 pounds | Acquired: 3rd round, 83rd, 2019

Spring 2021 ranking: 5

10. Mikhail Abramov, C, 20 (Toronto Marlies)

6-foot-0 | 172 pounds | Acquired: 4th round, 115th, 2019

Spring 2021 ranking: 6
 
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I still think Knies is the best or will be very soon. He’s unreal. Love everything about him. Size skill speed smarts. Will be a leaf very soon.
 
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