Welcome back to part three of my four part series, updating you on the future of the Leafs around the world. I have gotten really busy over the past few days, which is why this piece is late, but I plan to get me next and final two articles out over the next few days. Today, we take a look at how Leafs prospects playing in Europe panned out over the month of October.
Pierre Engvall, Mora IK, LW (7th round, 188th overall in 2014)
One of their prospects that goes somewhat unheard of based on the lack of coverage, Engvall is having a pretty good campaign with Mora IK this season. His first full season as a pro, the 6'4, 200lb power forward currently has 6 points in 17 games. Not bad for a rookie playing in a men's league.
Andreas Johnson, Frolunda HC, LW (7th round, 202nd overall in 2013)
This kid may end up being one of the biggest steals the Leafs have seen in recent history. He was taken in the last round of the 2013 draft and since then has shown that he has potential to become a solid goal scorer in the NHL. The Gavle, Sweden native has so far registered 15 points in 16 games for Frolunda, in what appears to be his last season with the team. He is expected to join an already stacked Marlies team next season.
Fabrice Herzog, ZSC Lions, LW (5th round, 132nd overall in 2013)
Another prospect that flies under the radar because of where he plays. There isn't very much Leafs coverage in Switzerland, but the Frauenfield, SUI native is making himself known as a good offensive player playing on the same team as projected 2016 first overall pick Auston Matthews, recording 13 points in 17 games.
Jesper Lindgren, MODO Hockey, D (4th round, 95th overall in 2015)
This defenseman is unfortunately off to a rather slow start playing for MODO, failing to record a single point over 15 games and dealing with a below average -7. He had a decent campaign with 4 points in 3 games with MODO J20, but needs to step up his game with the big club.
Thank you guys for reading. Next time, we'll take a look at their prospects on the Toronto Marlies.
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