Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

6. Mikhail Abramov

The Leafs used the first of their two fourth-round picks at the 2019 draft to select Russian forward Mikhail Abramov. The center was drafted after his rookie season with the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL after posting an impressive 16 goals and 54 points in 62 games. He appears to have taken massive strides in his development, as he scored 35 goals and 76 points in 63 games in his second year with the Tigres.

The recently turned 19-year-old will likely play one more season of junior hockey before transitioning to the pros. One concern with Abramov is his size, as he currently weighs just 162 pounds. However, he is still very young and should be able to put on some weight in the upcoming years.

5. Jeremy Bracco

Jeremy Bracco has been a highly touted prospect ever since he was drafted late in the second round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He has produced at every level he’s played, including the AHL where he put up a career high 79 points in 75 games. Despite those numbers, he has yet to play a game in the NHL.

Unfortunately for Bracco, he is starting to slip down these lists as a top prospect due to the fact he is now 23-years-old and hasn’t been able to get into the NHL. He is a restricted free agent this summer, so it will be interesting to see whether or not he holds out on hopes of being traded. He certainly appears to have the skill to at least receive a shot at the NHL.