Toronto Maple Leafs: Ranking the Leafs Prospect Pool

Oct 7, 2016; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Josh Leivo (32) congratulates Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brendan Leipsic (39) on his goal against the the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of a preseason hockey game at First Ontario Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Josh Leivo (32) congratulates Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brendan Leipsic (39) on his goal against the the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of a preseason hockey game at First Ontario Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Brenden Leipsic

Undersized, yes. Skilled, yes.

He’s a playmaker and is naturally gifted with and without the puck. Hard to pick a spot for him on the roster as is the case for so many, but one cannot deny the raw skill Leipsic possesses.

He’s the Leafs best prospect not playing for the team right now, plain and simple.