The Toronto Maple Leafs are ranked No. 27 in the 2023 NHL Pipeline Rankings.

In the last few seasons, the Leafs have exchanged a large amount of their draft capital. After being selected in the second round, Matthew Knies has developed into a premier prospect, but one player can only bear so much weight in a system. There are some guys who can play after Knies, but aside from him, this group’s projected impact isn’t very high.

In the last few seasons, the Leafs have exchanged a large amount of their draft capital. After being selected in the second round, Matthew Knies has developed into a premier prospect, but one player can only bear so much weight in a system. There are some guys who can play after Knies, but aside from him, this group’s projected impact isn’t very high.

Important addition: Cowan Easton

Important omission: Rasmus Sandin

2022 ranking: 20th place

NHL Draft grade for 2023: C

Complete NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023–24

First place player Matthew Knies, LW

10/17/2002 | 210 pounds | 6′ 2″ | Shoots left

No. 57 was drafted in 2021.
Tier: The best player in the lineup

Skating: Not up to NHL standards
Puck abilities: above the NHL standard
Hockey acumen: lower than the NHL average
Compete: Premium