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William Villeneuve

Maple Leafs’ 3 Up, 3 Down: A Memorial Cup Prospect & Matthew Savoie

Andrew Forbes | June 21, 2022

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at some of the top story lines surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. Another first-round exit and an offseason reset has become part of…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Prospects: Woll, Knies, Villeneuve, & More

Alex Hobson | November 22, 2021

Welcome to a new column from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ writing team at The Hockey Writers, Maple Leafs Prospects Weekly. In this series, I’ll get you up to speed on…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects

Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Tavares, Villeneuve, Woll & Scott

The Old Prof | September 26, 2021

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report the good news that John Tavares had a successful return to the ice for the team’s first preseason…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

5 Maple Leafs Prospects Fans Should Keep An Eye On

Peter Baracchini | November 24, 2020

Since their rebuild started, the Toronto Maple Leafs have put an emphasis on acquiring draft picks and developing their top prospects. Despite being a consistent playoff team, they aren’t taking…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs Prospects, NHL Prospects

12 Prospects Devils Should Target Deep in the Draft

Alex Chauvancy | September 30, 2020

A pandemic may have halted the NHL season, pushing back notable dates on the calendar like the NHL Draft. But after a more than successful return-to-play in the bubble format, Draft…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Prospects News & Rumors: Luoto, Amirov & Villeneuve

Greg Boysen | September 27, 2020

As the 2020-21 season amps up in Europe, another National Hockey League prospect is loaned overseas to get some valuable playing time. Also, one of the top Russian prospects of…

Categories Column, Jets Prospects, KHL, NHL Prospects, QMJHL

William Villeneuve – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Josh Bell | June 14, 2020

William Villeneuve 2019-20 Team: Saint John Sea DogsDate of Birth: March 20, 2002Place of Birth: Sherbrooke, QCHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 163 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Flames Have Many Options to Retool Their Defense at 2020 Draft

Chris Haddad | June 8, 2020

The Calgary Flames have made the postseason in four of the past six seasons, including 2019-20. However, they’ve had limited success in their recent quest for the Stanley Cup, with…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Entry Draft

4 Lightning NHL Draft Targets

Chris Haddad | May 18, 2020

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a perfect example of how the current NHL promotes high-speed and high-scoring teams. The team features three legitimate scoring lines that it stocks with short but compact, speedy but balanced players who have powerful shots. If the 2019-20 regular season restarts, then the…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning
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