With the end of winter and start of spring approaching, we’re getting close to playoff time in various leagues around the world. That means there are some Maple Leafs prospects who will start playoff action. Some of them may potentially sign ELCs with Toronto once their playoffs are over, as the Leafs were reported to want with Nick Abruzzese and Matthew Knies.
There are also other prospects who are already signed to ELCs who may come to North America to play in the AHL for the rest of their season. Pontus Holmberg is a good candidate for this, depending on deep a run he makes in the SHL playoffs.