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Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects: Risers and Fallers 2023

By Gordon Munro

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to playing against the Calgary Flames in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to playing against the Calgary Flames in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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Alex Steeves, C/W

DOB: 12-10-1999

Drafted: Undrafted (College Free Agent)

Last team: Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Alex Steeves being listed as a “faller” may come as a surprise to some and may even be a bit harsh on my part.

However, he hasn’t made a significant stride yet.

Of course his production as a rookie in the AHL two seasons ago is still impressive with 23 goals and 23 assists in 58 games. I would have expected more this past year but his production didn’t see any real improvement as he went from 0.79 PPG to 0.78 PPG.

On top of his stagnant production, his skillset has holes with his skating being the most glaring.

He will likely get games at the NHL level but he currently lacks any dynamic ability that sets him apart from other prospects.

Still, if given the opportunity, he could fit in on a bottom-six role.

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