Welcome to another edition of NHL Notebook, where we take a look at events across the league. It’s been a relatively quiet few days for the Toronto Maple Leafs, so we’ve got you posted on what’s happening elsewhere. Oilers formally introduce top prospect Isaac ‘Ike’ Howard Isaac ‘Ike’ Howard was formally introduced by the Edmonton … Read more
Of all the 2025 MLB draft prospects, one of the hardest prospects to get a good feel for has been Patrick Forbes, a pitcher out of Louisville. Coming out of high school, Forbes was looked at as one of the top prep prospects in the 2022 draft, but as a power bat who could play … Read more
Image credit: © Sam Greene – The Cincinnati Enquirer / USA TODAY Sports Subscribe to Baseball Prospectus One of these pitchers is already in the bigs, and another is on the doorstep, but all eight are worth examining. Full access to this article is for Premium Baseball Prospectus subscribers. Sign up today to get access … Read more
It’s safe to say that Day 2 of the this year’s entry draft has been much more eventful for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were forced to sit on the sidelines through Round 1. And with their first of their two fifth-round picks on Saturday, they grabbed William Belle, an 18-year-old forward from the United … Read more
Karl Annborn 2024-25 Team: HV71 J20 (J20 Nationell)Date of Birth: March 6, 2007Place of Birth: Örebro, SWEHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Karl Annborn is a reliable defenseman at both ends of the ice. Whether it’s breaking up plays, or creating chances for his teammates, he’s an effective … Read more
Topias Hynninen 2024-25 Team: Jukurit (Liiga)Date of Birth: Dec. 19, 2005Place of Birth: Vihti, FINHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 176 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 second-year eligible Rankings Not seeing Topias Hynninen get selected at the 2024 NHL Draft was a bit of shock as he did show some upside, being productive at the U20 level … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect Easton Cowan was named to the CHL’s third all-star team after an outstanding season with the London Knights. Cowan helped the Knights win a second consecutive OHL championship, before going on to capture the Memorial Cup. The 20-year-old was named Memorial Cup MVP after posting three goals and seven points … Read more
Reese Hamilton 2024-25 Team: Regina Pats (WHL)Date of Birth: Mar 26, 2007 Place of Birth: Whitewood, SaskatchewanHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 170 poundsShoots: Left Position: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Reese Hamilton is an impressive left-shot defender from Whitewood, Saskatchewan, who has caught some eyes around the NHL because of his impressive skating and stickhandling ability. He doesn’t have … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Roni Hirvonen will be heading back to Finland as he signed a one-year deal with Oulun Kärpät of Liiga on Monday. Hyökkääjä Roni Hirvonen Kärppiin! ✍🏻🔥 Kärpät on kiinnittänyt tulevaksi kaudeksi riveihinsä hyökkääjä Roni Hirvosen. Sopimus on yhden vuoden mittainen. 👉🏻 Lue tiedote osoitteesta https://t.co/zR82sD7eX8#Kärpät #Liiga pic.twitter.com/n4zsRaaLlX — Oulun Kärpät (@OulunKarpatFi) … Read more
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