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5 Long-Shot NHL Prospects that the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Acquire

By Jeff Borsuk

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: A general view of the Toronto Maple Leafs draft table is seen during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: A general view of the Toronto Maple Leafs draft table is seen during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Logan Hutsko of the Boston College Eagles (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Logan Hutsko of the Boston College Eagles (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Logan Hutsko

Born: February 11, 1999
Height: 5’10”
Position: Right Wing
Birthplace: Tampa, FL, USA
Shoots: Right
Draft: 2018 FLA, 3rd round, 27th pick (89th overall)

Logan Hutsko is a player who comes from a strong athletic pedigree. Both his father and sister have played competitive sports so it was not surprising when Logan excelled on the ice at a young age.

Through his development, he has demonstrated incredible potential. He played minor hockey in the GTHL for the Vaughan Kings before returning to America to join a school with an excellent reputation for preparing future NHLers. He played high school hockey for Shattuck St. Mary’s where in Grade 10 he scored 40 goals and 69 assists in 65 games.

After secondary school, Hutsko joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program with high expectations. Unfortunately, he has been stymied by injuries, which has caused setbacks in his development.

While with the USNTDP he sustained a very serious neck injury. He worked hard to get back on the ice only to suffer even more devastation. One year later, his season was cut short when he hurt his knee. Last season, his health continued to be a concern due to sustaining a concussion.

If not for his bad luck, Hutsko would surely be a far more touted prospect. He has soft hands and a high hockey IQ. By all accounts, he is an excellent teammate with a great work ethic.

He is currently playing Division I for Boston College. Even though he didn’t play a full season, he was still the team’s second-leading scorer with 26 points.

This is a player that the Maple Leafs should be very interested in. Since injuries have held him down, he should be someone that the Florida Panthers are willing to include in a deal that includes multiple players. If Hutsko ever meets his potential, he could be a quality addition to the Leafs roster.

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