Maple Leafs Win The Luke Haymes Sweepstakes, Everything To Know About The Coveted Center
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they signed Dartmouth College center Luke Haymes to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26.
Before that contract starts, the 21-year-old Haymes will sign a professional tryout contract with the Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
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The Ottawa, Ontario native was reportedly linked to the Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning and hometown Senators as potential destinations to begin his professional career. He posted 12 goals and six assists in 22 games in a season hampered by a broken hand sustained early in the campaign.
Haymes is consistently described as a tenacious and gritty two-way forward, known for his effectiveness on both sides of the ice . He plays with a high level of energy and determination and strong hockey IQ. His style allows him to generate quality scoring opportunities through a combination of intelligent play and physicality.
Haymes attended Toronto's summer development camp in 2023.
Scouting reports suggest that he projects as a potential bottom-six player with the possibility of developing into a middle-six role with further refinement. Perhaps he could help the center prospect depth for the Leafs that was vacated when the club traded Fraser Minten to the Boston Bruins along with a conditional first-round pick for defenseman Brandon Carlo.
'I Haven't Told Them Yet': Maple Leafs React To Fraser Minten Being Traded To Bruins For Brandon CarloToronto sent Minten, plus a first and fourth-round pick, to Boston in exchange for Brandon Carlo.
At 6-1, 203 pounds, Haymes is considered pro-hockey ready and his recent growth spurt (previously listed at 185 pounds), explains why the player wasn't drafted and has recently garnered a lot of interest.
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