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Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 10 Prospect Rankings Before World Juniors

By James Middleton

Dec 15, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The Toronto Maple Leafs logo at center ice before the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The Toronto Maple Leafs logo at center ice before the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (28) celebrates his goal against Buffalo Sabres during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Kasperi Kapanen – RW Toronto Marlies (AHL):

Kapanen was the key piece coming back via Pittsburgh as a result of the Phil Kessel trade. It looks as though Kapanen has finally found his footing in North America with the Marlies this season. Despite an incredible start to the season, they are currently mired in a terrible stretch of games, but none of that is due to Kapanen not scoring. It is quite the opposite actually. It would be rather interesting to see where the Marlies would be without him and Brendan Leipsic.

For Kapanen, this is the player we all thought we were getting following the July 1st deal that sent the Leafs best player to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions. Kapanen has really parlayed his golden goal for team Finland into a fine season for the Marlies.

Kapanen is oozing with confidence and is currently a point per game player for the Marlies. His combination of a dangerous shot and electric skating stride has him looking like a potential top six winger for the Leafs as early as next season.

Team (League)       GP        Goals     Assists     Points     PPG     Plus/Minus     PIM

Toronto Marlies      25           13            12            25         1.00                0                12

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