#topi-niemela

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Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
26 minutes ago

Maple Leafs need to look at revisiting their Finnish prospects

The Toronto Maple Leafs prematurely let go of promising players Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemela, who could have contributed significantly to the team.
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month ago

Has the development window passed for this Leafs prospect?

As mentioned, there were expectations for him to be a top blueliner on the Leafs, along with former young prospect Rasmus Sandin, who was also envisioned as a top blueliner for the team. Niemela was mainly praised for the way he moves the puck as a defenceman. He also showed great vision and was able to make a pass whenever it was possible. He was also seen as someone who wasn't afraid to take a shot on goal and walk into the slot.
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fromTheLeafsNation
3 months ago

Maple Leafs' future could be Finnish if their European prospects continue to deliver

The Maple Leafs should sign Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen next season due to their strong European performances and fit with a young, fast lineup.
fromEditor In Leaf
6 months ago

2025 Leafs Prospect Ranking, No. 9: Topi Niemela

Niemelä, 23, was a third-round pick by the Maple Leafs in 2020 and quickly became one of the organizations most promising prospects with a strong season as a teenager in the SM-Liiga in Finland with Karpat. Niemelä became a top-ranking name in the Leafs system at the 2021 World Juniors when he was named top defenceman at the tournament with eight points in seven games as Finland went on to win the bronze medal.
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