The Toronto Maple Leafs have the rights to a prospect with star potential. At the conclusion of the season, his stock has never been higher.
The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Topi Niemelä in the third round, 64th overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. While the organization liked his game back then, they must love it now. He is by far their most exciting prospect.
Niemelä’s season ended when his club team, Oulun Kärpät, in the Finish Liiga was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Ilves. He registered just a single assist in the six postseason games he played.