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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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LAVAL, QC – DECEMBER 22: Jeremy Bracco #27 of the Toronto Marlies skates the puck against the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on December 22, 2018 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Laval Rocket 2-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
LAVAL, QC – DECEMBER 22: Jeremy Bracco #27 of the Toronto Marlies skates the puck against the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on December 22, 2018 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Laval Rocket 2-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

RW; Jeremy Bracco, 22, 5’11, 185-

Trying to see what exactly Bracco is, is pretty simple. He is a power play specialist, who excels in creating and making plays for his linemates.

What Bracco struggles with, is being held accountable in the defensive zone. Bracco was given heavily protected minutes and as a result, Bracco posted 79 points in 75 games.

Playing the right wing, Bracco is climbing an uphill battle on the depth chart. With the likes of Marner, Nylander and Kapanen taking up the top 9, the only spot is the 4th line spot.

In order for Bracco to be an NHL regular, which he absolutely could be anywhere else, he has to develop his defensive game. Bracco has the potential to be in a protected NHL role, but will have to become a dependable back checker first.

This season, Bracco has picked up where he left off, registering 10 points in games.  Considering his great season last year, I thought Bracco should have taken another step this year, but that might be asking for too much from the young forward.

ETA; Now- he has the skill for the NHL, but depth charts and lack of defensive game hold him back.

Scouting report; Top 9 forward, power play specialist

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