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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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TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 28: Yegor Korshkov #96 of the Toronto Maple Leafs passes the puck away as Madison Bowey #74 of the Detroit Red Wings defends during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 28, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 28: Yegor Korshkov #96 of the Toronto Maple Leafs passes the puck away as Madison Bowey #74 of the Detroit Red Wings defends during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 28, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

LW/RW;Yegor Korshkov, 23, 6’4, 214

The International man of mystery. This is a big understatement to many, as Yegor came packed with questions and not many answers. Playing hockey in a completely different time zone and on a team that was not all that good, didn’t bode well for his first impressions amongst Leaf fans.

What is clear, Yegor plays like a Zach Hyman/ Tomas Holmstrom type. He likes to be a big presence on the cycle and around the net. Posting eight points in ten games, it looks as if Korshkov has made the right choice coming over from Russia.

Korshkov already plays a North American based game, so his transition shouldn’t be too strenuous.

Luckily for Korshkov, he is a versatile winger, who plays on both special teams. He has an active motor and a long reach that is a nuisance to play against. He is a Babcock style player, so his chances of reaching the NHL remain very strong, as long as he keeps up his production.

ETA; 2020-21- Next year looks to be a safe bet for Korshkov to crack the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup after another impending crap crunch. Plus a full year of development on North American ice wouldn’t hurt either.

Scouting report; Versatile forward who can play up and down the lineup. Has special teams abilities, which help his case to make the NHL as well. Size and cycle ability is what will help his case for a roster spot.

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