WHL Prospects
Brandon Lisowsky
Brandon Lisowsky is a 19-year-old left-winger from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. He is small (5'9, 181 Lbs), but very talented. Lisowsky has registered 42 goals and 38 assists for 80 points in 68 games for the Saskatoon Blades.
(All stats from eliteprospects.com)
Lisowsky is in his fourth and final season in the WHL. He is currently unsigned by the Leafs, who drafted him in the 7th round of the 2022 NHL draft with the 218th overall pick. It would be nice to see if Lisowsky could get signed and start playing for the Toronto Marlies next season. He is currently trying to help the Blades in their WHL playoff run.
Noah Chadwick
Noah Chadwick is an 18-year-old left-shooting defenseman from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He is 6'4, 201 Lbs, and offensively gifted. Chadwick has registered 12 goals and 44 assists for 56 points in 66 games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
Chadwick has recently been called up to join the Toronto Marlies in the AHL but has yet to play a game. He is under contract with the Leafs until the end of the 2025-26 season for $851,667. The Leafs drafted Chadwick in the 6th round of the 2023 NHL draft with the 185th overall pick. Hopefully, his size and skill will help the Marlies in the AHL playoffs and next season.
(Salary cap information from capfriendly.com)
Fraser Minten
Fraser Minten is an 18-year-old left-shooting center from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is 6'2, 194 Lbs, with offensive upside. Minten has registered 22 goals and 26 assists for 48 points in 43 games split between the Kamloops Blazers and Saskatoon Blades.
Minten is currently helping the Blades in their 2024 WHL playoff run. He is under contract with the Leafs until the end of the 2025-26 season for $845,833. The Leafs drafted Minten in the 2nd round of the 2022 NHL draft with the 38th overall pick. He will get another long look from the Leafs during pre-season.