Ranking Prospects 2024-25

[Frank E]

Well this is disappointing https://t.co/H1pOYlnxwO pic.twitter.com/3koPid1W6E

— MatthewsFan (@Matthewsfan_) March 3, 2025

Boo hiss

The quote there from Wickenheiser is quite resolute...he needs to get stronger and play tougher, but just hasn't done that.

It's kind of too bad...I'd really like to have seen the Leafs develop a serviceable top 4 d-man, but I guess since they've got their top-5 signed for another few years, it's not a big priority.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

That's too bad, but only really because I had hoped he still could have at least been some kind of trade chip. Although even that's probably a year too late at this point.

 

[herman]

Topi Niemela’s agent Mika Rautakallio on the rumours of the Maple Leafs prospect signing in Lulea, Sweden: “No truth to this. Topi is 100% committed to playing in North America.”

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 3, 2025

But wait

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Topi Niemela’s agent Mika Rautakallio on the rumours of the Maple Leafs prospect signing in Lulea, Sweden: “No truth to this. Topi is 100% committed to playing in North America.”

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 3, 2025

But wait

I'm betting this is mostly damage control considering Niemela is still of course under contract through the rest of the season and playing with the Marlies. Would be a pretty bizarre report to have absolutely zero truth to.

 

[herman]

I'm betting this is mostly damage control considering Niemela is still of course under contract through the rest of the season and playing with the Marlies. Would be a pretty bizarre report to have absolutely zero truth to.

That's what I think too. Lulea didn't get the memo to keep it quiet until the offseason.

 

[cw]

He's at the bottom of the Marlies +/- stats. No gaudy points totals.
He never seems to be a thought or in discussions for a call up - still down the depth chart after nearly 2 AHL seasons.
Whether it is his on ice performance or perceptions off the ice, actions seem to speak louder than words.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

All the hype around him when he was drafted has fizzled out into a nothing burger. Unless he's a late bloomer, who cares.

 

[herman]

Easton Cowan has a PP and SH goal again tonight

 

[herman]

EASTON COWAN GOES SHELF 🤩@MapleLeafs | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/cV2ZyQjWrS

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 8, 2025

Pew pew

 

[Guilt Trip]

EASTON COWAN GOES SHELF 🤩@MapleLeafs | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/cV2ZyQjWrS

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 8, 2025

Pew pew

I'm glad they kept the more offensive guy if the choice was between the 2. Minten was never regarded to be a very offensive guy. I wish him well though. He seemed like a very good kid. Either way he was a great pick up at 38 overall.

 

[herman]

Valis splits the D, the rest is history. His 7th goal against the Giants this season 🤩@MapleLeafs | @CarlsJrCA https://t.co/IB7monjJWl pic.twitter.com/5F6kIQTPks

— x - Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) March 9, 2025

The forecheck, the steal, the goal 🥵🥵🥵

This is your future, Leafs fans!@MapleLeafs | @CarlsJrCA https://t.co/Ptd5Pu3hmz pic.twitter.com/ymxWUZx47k

— x - Prince George Cougars (@PGCougars) March 9, 2025

 

[Guilt Trip]

Cowan assisted on London's 1st 3 goals and finished with 4 assists and a fight in a 9-0 romp over Sarnia. He now has 59pts in 42 games.

 

[herman]

Oops he did it again

No look Cowboy pass action for your Tuesday 🤠#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/3Om5Jsyi7X

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 12, 2025

Sam O'Reilly scoring first for the Knights after a Corey Perry lineup read 😉 @EdmontonOilers | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/nxiSgRzpAA

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 11, 2025

Dickie hammers home his 26th of the campaign 💥 @SanJoseSharks | #TheFutureIsTeal pic.twitter.com/hmXrDCH94L

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 12, 2025

LOGAN HAWERY IS ONLY 16 pic.twitter.com/OiFjwRI9jD

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 12, 2025

No look Cowboy pass action for your Tuesday 🤠#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/3Om5Jsyi7X

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 12, 2025

 

[L K]

What happened to Topi Niemla?

 

[herman]

What happened to Topi Niemla?

Fallen out of favour with this front office (didn’t really put on the strength and weight they asked him to); rumoured to be heading to Lulea in the SHL after this season.

 

[Guilt Trip]

What happened to Topi Niemla?

Still with the Marlies. Having a bit of a sophomore slump. He's not bad but I haven't seen anything yet that says NHL D man.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Oops he did it again

No look Cowboy pass action for your Tuesday 🤠#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/3Om5Jsyi7X

— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 12, 2025

Really don't mean for this to come off as a "Cowan bad" thing but it's kinda wild that even with this offensive explosion (17 points in his last 6 games) he's still nowhere near last seasons point pace. 1.78 PPG last season vs. 1.47 this season. Hopefully this hot streak continues into the playoffs.