The 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California has concluded and while the Maple Leafs didn’t have a lot of early picks, they looked to have created a theme when they first made their selection at the end of the second round.
The team made it a point to address size, compete, energy, physicality and being a significant presence in the offensive zone with five out of the six picks. The intense and heavy style that the team wanted to emulate in the season was definitely evident with the picks. While it’s too early to tell how things will pan out, there’s a lot to like with the crop of players that they selected as they look to continue to form a new DNA for years to come.
Here’s a recap of who the Maple Leafs selected at the 2025 NHL Draft.
Round 2, 64th Overall: Tinus Luc Koblar, C, Leksands IF U20 (Nationell)
There were plenty of high upside prospects on the board, even for the Maple Leafs at the end of the second round. While this may seem like an off the board pick, Tinus Luc Koblar does have upside.
Born in Slovenia and growing up in Norway, Koblar was ranked 56th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting and he had a strong season as a 17-year-old with 21 points in 43 games. However, it’s his high-end compete level and ability to battle for possession to get that inside track on opponents and apply pressure. He’s described as being “mean”, by Leksands development coach Mattias Ritola. Koblar has that mindset as he states, “There’s nothing I like to lose at,” and it shows with his on-ice play. (from, ‘Meet Leafs top draft pick Tinus Luc Koblar: ‘There’s nothing I like to lose at’’, The Athletic – 6/26/25)
Koblar has great strength in front of the net, breaking free from coverage easily and displaying his ability to fend defenders off effectively. He has good hands and control in tight spaces and his 6-foot-3, 193-pound frame allows him to push his way through and to be in a great spot for second chance scoring opportunities or deflections. He has a good shot, and has great playmaking vision to open things and take control and drive play. He’s not the quickest skater, but his long and strong stride allows him to break free from defenders and create separation.
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