Promising Maple Leafs Prospect Takes Next Step With Rookie Deal Overseas
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Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar has impressed in his time with Leksands in the SHL, leading him to sign his official rookie contract with the team.
When the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Tinus Luc Koblar 64th overall this past NHL draft, there were a few head scratches amongst the pundits and analysts as it was seen as a bit of an off the board pick.
A very solid two-way player who has the height and hands that Brad Treliving loves, there has been a lot to love so far about his growth and his underrated skillset could surprise some in the coming years.
Koblar Commits to Leksands IF After Strong SHL Start
Headed overseas to be part of the SHL, he has been part of Leksands IF since the beginning of the year, and has put up three points in 13 games (2 goals, 1 assist).
But his overall game has impressed enough in addition to reaching a league milestone that has led him to finally sign his official rookie contract with the team:
Tinus Luc Koblar har under säsongen passerat 100 spelade minuter i SHL. Detta har lett till att han har erbjudits ett rookiekontrakt som han nu har skrivit på.
Tinus Luc Koblar has played over 100 minutes in the SHL this season. This has led him to being offered a rookie contract which he has now signed.
Tinus Luc Koblar has played over 100 minutes in the SHL this season. This has led him to being offered a rookie contract which he has now signed.
The team announced the contract on social media, and it seems like he has endeared himself to the Leksands fans with his physical nature and relentless energy.
Leksands GM Praises Koblar's Physical Edge and NHL Potential
Leksands GM Thomas Johansson was thrilled to have signed Koblar and envisions a bright future for the young forward:
Great to continue working with Tinus and help him further his dream goal of the NHL. Tinus has a good sense of the game, he is extremely skilled in the game without the puck and likes to use his body physically.
I also like his competition and bullishness on the ice. Tinus will have a bright future and it will be exciting to see where this season goes but also another summer and further steps into the 2026/27 season.
I also like his competition and bullishness on the ice. Tinus will have a bright future and it will be exciting to see where this season goes but also another summer and further steps into the 2026/27 season.
Last season with Leksands' J20 team, he posted 21 points in 43 games (8 goals, 13 assists) and is one of several Norwegian rookies who have come up through the ranks and emerged as potential stars including Detroit Red Wings rookie Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.
While Koblar is still a ways away from making his mark with the Maple Leafs, it looks like they have a potential stud on their hands, and he's just starting to come into his own at merely 18 years old.
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