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Toronto Maple Leafs December AHL Prospect Update

By Mark VanderLugt

TORONTO, ON- MAY 3 - Toronto Marlies forward, recently signed Egor Korshkov (96) skates in the warm-up, he was the Toronto Maple Leafs 2016 second-round pick as the teams warm up before Toronto Marlies play the Cleveland Monstersin game two of their second round Calder Cup play-off series at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. May 3, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- MAY 3 - Toronto Marlies forward, recently signed Egor Korshkov (96) skates in the warm-up, he was the Toronto Maple Leafs 2016 second-round pick as the teams warm up before Toronto Marlies play the Cleveland Monstersin game two of their second round Calder Cup play-off series at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. May 3, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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LAVAL, QC – NOVEMBER 13: Toronto Marlies left wing Pierre Engvall (47) skates in control of the puck during the Toronto Marlies versus the Laval Rocket game on November 13, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAVAL, QC – NOVEMBER 13: Toronto Marlies left wing Pierre Engvall (47) skates in control of the puck during the Toronto Marlies versus the Laval Rocket game on November 13, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

C/LW; Pierre Engvall, 23, 6’5, 214- NHL; (GP; 16, G; 2, A; 4, PTS; 7)

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.

After being called up due to Trevor Moore’s injury, Engvall has stepped into the lineup and immediately contributed in positive ways.

When Trevor Moore was activated from the IR, there was some speculation that Engvall was going to be sent back down, alas, nothing happened. Pierre is still having a regular shift with the Leafs, with penalty killing responsibilities.

Seeing how Pierre Engvall is doing this season, it’s quite encouraging, putting up 7 points in 16 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Engvall has been given penalty killing duties from Sheldon Keefe, which tells us that Engvall is a trusted player for the Leafs.

Pierre Engvall has been put in some really difficult minutes and zone starts, having 63% of his starts in the defensive zone, while posting a corsi above 50%. It’s safe to say that the kid is good.

With a looming cap crunch and a playoff run to make haste for, it might be a good idea to allow Engvall a bigger role, by trading Kapanen or Johnsson.

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

ETA; Now- Pierre is currently playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs

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

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