Top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Mikko Kokkonen reacts after being selected 84th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Mikko Kokkonen reacts after being selected 84th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) /
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BOISBRIAND, QC – SEPTEMBER 29: Mikhail Abramov #9 of the Victoriaville Tigres . (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

#5. Mikhail Abramov

Drafted: Round 4, 115th Overall, 2019 NHL Entry Draft

Position: Centre, shoots left

Not only did the Toronto Maple Leafs steal Nick Robertson in the second round with the 53rd overall selection, but they may have gotten another stud in the fourth round.

Abramov currently plays in the QJMHL and had an excellent season last year. With 76 points in 63 games, Abramov led his team, the Victoriaville Tigers, in scoring. Not only has he been an offensive threat for Victoriaville, but he was named the captain of the team, which is a great responsibility for any player.

Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is built around speed and skill first, and that’s exactly the type of player that Abramov is. He’s a little undersized for a centre, weighing only 185 pounds, but with age should come size.

Not only has Abramov produced highly for his club team, but he’s been invited to play for Team Russia for a number of different teams over the past few seasons. From the U-17 team to the most recent Karjala Cup, it’s expected that he will get the nod to represent his country at the World Junior Hockey Championships (WJHC).

Toronto Maple Leafs fans should be watching Team Russia games very closely and should be very impressed with what Mikhail Abramov can offer.