The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably … Read more
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. Rather than hard and fast limits on age or NHL games played to determine “prospect” eligibility, our group decided on a more nuanced approach to include any reasonably … Read more
About once a month, we do a little check in on the Nationals farm system to see who is doing well and who is struggling. That time has come to see how some of the Nats top youngsters did in July. It was a bit of a mixed bag with some standouts, some struggles and … Read more
The annual summer project of counting down to the top prospect in the Maple Leafs system kicked off yesterday with the list of players not receiving any recognition from the voting panel. Some distinguished former prospects on that list would include Pierre Engvall, Pontus Holmberg, and Dakota Joshua. It isn’t damning as much as it … Read more
In the coming years, the NHL may welcome a new Gonchar. Sergei, known for his time with the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, not only lifted the Stanley Cup but was also considered one of the top defensemen of his time. After retiring, he became a coach. Meanwhile, in Magnitogorsk, his nephew — Artyom Gonchar … Read more
With the 2024-25 season over and the Ottawa Senators settling into a quiet offseason, it’s time to hand out some awards to the team’s best prospects. It’s no secret that the Senators no longer have a top farm system. While most of their top prospects graduated to the NHL, many high draft picks were dealt … Read more
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