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Of all the prospects in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ system, Miroslav Holinka is without a doubt the quickest riser. With both Easton Cowan and Dennis Hildeby having graduated to the NHL in 2025-26 and quickly shedding the ‘prospect’ tag, the 20-year-old is on a clear path to working his way into the Maple Leafs’ top five prospects.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s depth role for Canada, Holinka’s hat trick

Hockey’s brief holiday break came to an end with the World Juniors getting underway in Minnesota on Boxing Day, and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford was a part of the group that took the ice as Canada began its pursuit to avenge back-to-back years without a medal for Canada.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hildeby, Robertson, Tavares & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs left Detroit with a point after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings, but it didn’t feel like a consolation prize so much as an unfinished thought.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 2

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Confidence in Cowan, Holinka among WHL’s best

Coming into training camp a couple of months ago, Easton Cowan’s pursuit of a spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ roster was one of the biggest stories surrounding the team.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 19

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Quillan gets the call, Hildeby holds the fort, Holinka stays hot

A lot has gone wrong for the Toronto Maple Leafs through the early part of the season, and injuries continue to exacerbate their struggles, but one man’s loss could be another’s gain.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 4

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Danford’s new digs, Cowboy gets his first, Nansi and Holinka on fire

Ben Danford had been a heart and soul player for the Oshawa Generals over the last few seasons, playing a responsible, hard-nosed game while serving as the club’s captain in 2024-25 into the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Robertson, Tavares & Holinka

The Toronto Maple Leafs turned in one of their most balanced efforts of the season on Saturday night, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 in a game that offered almost everything — smart offense, steady goaltending, and one gut-wrenching moment that hushed the entire rink.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 14

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Cowan’s debut, hot starts for Holinka and Hopkins

Easton Cowan has been a focal point of the Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup series since Toronto selected him with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Maple Leafs assign forward Miroslav Holinka to WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka is headed back to juniors for another season. On Sunday, the team announced that Holinka has been assigned to the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings after participating in Leafs training camp.

NHL News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 6

2025 T25U25: Week 4 Summary

Another tie after the holiday brought us six through 10 on the list last week. At a weighted average ranking of 10.6, Johansson came in 1.5 ranking points above Miroslav Holinka at 11.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 29

2025 T25U25: Miroslav Holinka is tied at #11

When Holinka was drafted by Toronto in the fifth round, he made a rather surprising debut in our T25U25 — at 9th overall. This was mostly due to him looking very good at Toronto's development camp, and getting a special shoutout from Hayley Wickenheiser.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 21

2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #8 Miroslav Holinka

The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies Rising, Holinka Signs & Canada’s Atlantic Shakeup

The Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a pivotal offseason—one that might be remembered as the end of the “Core Four” era. Mitch Marner is gone. The return—while intriguing—doesn’t carry the same star wattage.

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Maple Leafs sign Miroslav Holinka to entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Miroslav Holinka. According to PuckPedia, the deal carries an average annual value of $918,333 at the NHL level with an annual salary of $85,000 at the AHL level.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 15

Maple Leafs sign Miroslav Holinka to 3-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. Holinka was selected in the fifth round (No. 151) of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21, 2025

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Minten earns another look, Holinka heating up

Injuries to the Leafs’ forward group led to opportunities for the likes of Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin earlier in the season, and with John Tavares out of action for the next few weeks, Minten has been given another chance to show what he can do at the NHL level.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 7, 2025

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: Disappointing WJC shouldn’t define Cowan, Holinka earns a medal

Easton Cowan has been in the spotlight since being drafted by the Leafs at the end of the first round in the 2023 draft, elevating his standing in the hockey world to become one of the top prospects in the game, but that spotlight can be a blessing and a curse.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27, 2024

Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka leads Czechia to victory over Switzerland at World Juniors

Easton Cowan isn’t the only Toronto Maple Leafs prospect making waves at the 2025 World Juniors. Miroslav Holinka is off to an excellent start for Czechia, scoring a goal and an assist, as Czechia defeated Switzerland 5-1 on Thursday.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 26, 2024

A Maple Leafs’ fan’s guide to the 2025 World Juniors

The 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ontario is set to kick off action on Dec. 26, with 10 teams vying out to win gold at the premier junior hockey event of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 11, 2024

Maple Leafs Prospect Earns Tremendous Opportunity After Hot Start in 2024-25 Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a number of prospects who have stood our this season, and recent draft pick Miroslav Holinka is one of them. With the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship set to begin on December 26th in Ottawa, many young prospects will be vying to make a name for themselves in this prestigious tournament.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10, 2024

Czechia releases preliminary World Junior roster

St. Louis is by far the most represented NHL team out of this group with four players on the initial roster.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 10, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs Top Prospect Shines as the No. 1 Center for His Country at the World Juniors

There is a big opportunity for a Toronto Maple Leafs prospect to take center stage for his team at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Prospect analyst

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 4, 2024

Two Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects Selected for World Juniors Team

Easton Cowan has been named to Team Canada's preliminary roster, and Miroslav Holinka has been named to Czechia's roster. Both men are expected to play nig parts in the Maple Leafs future going forward so it's a great sign to see both players get a shot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 1, 2024

Maple Leafs Prospect Miroslav Holinka Impressive During WHL Debut

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for their 2024-25 campaign and have been making their way through preseason while allowing fans to gain a sense of what the future could look like with prospects having the chance to showcase themselves.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / September 30, 2024

Maple Leafs Prospect Earns High-Profile Opportunity After Being Cut From Roster

Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka has landed a marquee role with his new junior team, the Edmonton Oil Kings, after being cut early in Leafs training camp.