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Toronto Maple Leafs November Prospect Update Vol. 2- AHL

By Mark VanderLugt

TORONTO, ON- MAY 1 - Chris Mueller, #19, celebrates after scoring as the Toronto Marlies beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 in game one in the second round of the Calder Cup Play-offs in Toronto. May 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- MAY 1 - Chris Mueller, #19, celebrates after scoring as the Toronto Marlies beat the Cleveland Monsters 5-2 in game one in the second round of the Calder Cup Play-offs in Toronto. May 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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ROCHESTSER, NY – APRIL 19: Toronto Marlies Pierre Engvall (47) skates up ice during game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs between Toronto Marlies and the Rochester Americans on April 19, 2019 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. (Photo by Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).
ROCHESTSER, NY – APRIL 19: Toronto Marlies Pierre Engvall (47) skates up ice during game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs between Toronto Marlies and the Rochester Americans on April 19, 2019 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. (Photo by Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). /

C/LW; Pierre Engvall, 23, 6’5, 214

Being 6′ 5, Pierre has a giraffe like stride, where he has such a strong presence in the middle of the ice, using his long reach and speed.

Engvall being drafted in the 7th round in 2014, wasn’t given much of a chance from the beginning, but that size always stood out. Engvall was able to take his time and develop in his home country, Sweden and as a result, Toronto could have yet another valuable forward on their hands.

Seeing how Engvall is doing this season is quite encouraging, putting up 9 points in 10 games, while playing center too. Management brought in Pierre as a left winger, which is one position of need, but felt it was better to utilize Pierre’s size down the middle. Pierre has a lot of speed, skill and size and as a result, seems to have a legit opportunity to eventually crack the Leaf’s roster.

Like Adam Brooks, Engvall is approaching the “he is, what he is” stage. Pierre’s value remains limited, but his size gives him a bigger window for the Leafs.

ETA; Now/ 2020-21; Pierre could be in the NHL right now, but Toronto is developing him slowly on center. Realistically, Engvall could make it next year.

Scouting report; Versatile, big forward with skill and speed, capable of contributing on special teams.

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