Leafs prospect tearing up WHL, celebrates a 5-point night and is well over a point per game this year
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been enjoying a lot of success as of late. But for long-term, sustainable success in a salary cap league, it isn't just about what is going on in the NHL. A team needs a good draft and development system. Given the amount of Leafs who have made successful NHL debuts this year (Mac Hollowell, Pontus Holmberg), it feels safe to say the developing system in place is working. It is also reassuring for Leaf fans to know they have prospects outside of the NHL/AHL who are proving themselves.
One of those prospects is Saskatoon Blades forward Brandon Lisowsky. In his last three games, he has produced a whopping 12 points. He currently sits second on the Blades in points with 37 (18 goals & 19 assists) in 28 games played. That is also good for 18th in the entire WHL. Another positive thing about the player's development is that he is playing on a real good Saskatoon team. The Blades currently hold a record of 23 wins and 5 losses, which seats them third in the WHL. Developing in a winning culture and environment is always a positive.
After putting up 58 points (33 goals & 25 assists) in 68 games for the Blades last season, the 18-year-old Lisowsky was drafted by the Leafs in the 7th round (218th overall) of the 2022 NHL entry draft. Some may not know this, but some had him projected to go as a late 2nd rounder or a 3rd rounder in the 2022 draft. However, likely due to his size, he slipped to the Leafs in the 7th round. While he might not be the most well-known Leafs prospect, he is certainly making a name for himself in Saskatchewan.
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DECEMBRE 17 | 112 ANSWERS Leafs prospect tearing up WHL, celebrates a 5-point night and is well over a point per game this year How many years before we see Lisowsky in the NHL? | ||
| 1 | 15 | 13.4 % |
| 2 | 37 | 33 % |
| 3+ | 60 | 53.6 % |
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