TOP 10 > PROSPECTS

1. NICK ROBERTSON, LW

AGE 20 2020-21 TEAM Toronto (AHL) Lethal shot, fast-paced game keep him in the action. Small frame, so defensive awareness is key. ACQUIRED 53rd overall, 2019 NHL ’21-22

2. RODION AMIROV, LW

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM Ufa (KHL) Competitiveness and 200-foot awareness will fast-track his advancement. Nice shot helps too. ACQUIRED 15th overall, 2020 NHL ’22-23

3. RASMUS SANDIN, D

AGE 21 2020-21 TEAM Toronto (AHL) Hit bump in the road with mistake-prone run. His two-way mindset will smooth out inconsistencies. ACQUIRED 29th overall, 2018 NHL ’21-22

4. TIMOTHY LILJEGREN, D

AGE 22 2020-21 TEAM Toronto (AHL) Excellent at moving puck out of his zone. Improving at gap control and defending the net. ACQUIRED 17th overall, 2017 NHL ’22-23

5. NICK ABRUZZESE, C

AGE 22 2020-21 TEAM Harvard (ECAC) No game action during lost pandemic season. A good leader with strong work ethic. ACQUIRED 124th overall, 2019 NHL ’23-24

6. MATTHEW KNIES, LW

AGE 18 2020-21 TEAM Tri-City (USHL) Playmaker is elusive for a big man. Quick hands, good compete level. Minnesota (NCAA) bound. ACQUIRED 57th overall, 2021 NHL ’25-26

7. RONI HIRVONEN, C

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM Assat (Fin.) Small, but solid. Elite playmaking hands. Good energy and third-line potential. ACQUIRED 59th overall, 2020 NHL ’24-25

8. TOPI NIEMELA, D

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM Karpat (Fin.) Mobile puck-mover had injury-prone season. High hockey IQ displayed at men’s level. ACQUIRED 64th overall, 2020 NHL ’24-25

9. MIKHAIL ABRAMOV, C

AGE 20 2020-21 TEAM Victoriaville (QMJHL) Speedy playmaker had productive championship run in ‘Q’. Needs to want to shoot puck more. ACQUIRED 115th overall, 2019 NHL ’23-24

10. VEETI MIETTINEN, RW

AGE 20 2020-21 TEAM St. Cloud State (NCHC) Great edgework shown in freshman NCAA season. Elite release, needs to improve strength. ACQUIRED 168th overall, 2020 NHL ’24-25