Top 5 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Flying Under the Radar

#3. Pontus Holmberg

Drafted: Round 6, 156th overall, 2018 NHL Entry Draft

Position: Left Wing, shoots left

There have been some disappointment for Pontus Holmberg over the past few seasons, but we’re far away from giving up on him. The 21-year-old, along with Team Sweden, had a rough few weeks at the WJHC. His team failed to play for a medal, while he contributed 0 points in five games.

Despite the tough season, this will be his third full season in the Swedish Elite League and he’s off to a great start. In 12 games, he already has five goals and seven points. With a previous career-high of seven goals and 17 points, that’s a great start for the young prospect.

Even though he’s in his third season, he’s still one of the youngest players on the team, so fans shouldn’t be too worried about his slow rookie and sophomore campaigns. When Holmberg was originally drafted, it was because of solid puck possession skills, which is a strong point for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Holmberg has a chance to crack the NHL in the next two years because of his position. Left-wing is probably the Toronto Maple Leafs weakest in any position, so if he has a strong season in the Swedish Elite League, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him in the American Hockey League soon, then quite possibly the NHL.