LW/RW; Yegor Korshkov, 23, 6’4, 214
AHL (GP; 33, G; 12, A; 7, PTS; 19)
Yegor Korshkov started off the season ablaze, putting up a point per game pace. As the season has worn on, Korshkov has seemed to fade a little bit. Korshkov also sustained an injury in the middle of January.
Yegor has excellent size and utilizes it effectively with his skill. Having special teams abilities will take Korshkov a long way in his future with the Leafs, as it opens up his doors for the Leafs lineup. His versatility certainly helps a lot too, in terms of roster and lineup flexibility.
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.
Over Korshkov’s last 10 games, he has 4 goals, it’s not bad, but if he were to improve his playmaking he would be a lot more effective on the forecheck.
With the Toronto Maple Leafs injury issues, management may be forced to call up Yegor, but I believe their preference is to let him have a full season with the Marlies first. Yegor is currently playing on the Marlies top line.
ETA; 2020-21- Next year looks to be a good bet for Korshkov to crack the Leafs lineup after another impending crap crunch.
Potential; 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.