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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 24
Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe
As the franchise looks for a younger, faster and hungrier roster, two former prospects who returned to Europe after their ELCs — Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen — are putting on performances that invite a reconsideration of their fits in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 15
2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #12 Topi Niemela
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 / Daily Faceoff / June 23
Leafs prospect Topi Niemela leaves North America, signs one-year deal with SHL’s Malmo
The Toronto Maple Leafs and prospect defenseman Topi Niemela are inching closer to the end of the line. On Monday, the Malmo Redhawks of the SHL, Sweden’s top pro league, announced they’d signed Niemela to a one-year contract.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 23
Maple Leafs prospect Topi Niemela reportedly signs 1-year deal in Sweden
Another one of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ draft picks from the 2020 NHL Draft has signed in Europe for the 2025-26 season. One week after Roni Hirvonen signed
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / March 3
Topi Niemela's Agent Responds to Rumours That His Client Wants Out of Leafs Organization
The agent for Maple Leafs prospect Topi Niemela has stepped up and officially addressed the rumours that his client wants out of the Leafs organization.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / March 3
One of the Leafs' Top Defensive Prospects Reportedly Leaving Organization Immediately
A top defensive prospect for the Leafs is reportedly leaving the organization and heading back to Europe for the remainder of the regular season. Drafted in the third round of the 2020 entry draft, right-handed defenseman Topi Niemela was supposed to be the Leafs' next top-4, puck-moving defenseman.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 1
Bet on youth not experience, give Niemela a look, and Rantanen trade fallout: Leaflets
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / January 29
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Niemela & Bracco
Since Anthony Stolarz has been out of the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had the two goalies they had planned on when they began the season. They then lost their new captain, Auston Matthews, for a time.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 29
Maple Leafs Expected to Use Young, Smooth-Skating Defenseman as Trade Bait
The Maple Leafs don't have a ton of quality young assets to trade, but one Marlies defenseman has reportedly landed on the Leafs' trading block ahead of the deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 29
Daily Faceoff names Maple Leafs’ prospect Topi Niemela trade candidate to watch ahead of deadline
Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis has named Toronto Maple Leafs’ Topi Niemela as a prospect who could be traded before the March 7 trade deadline. Ellis listed
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 3, 2024
Toronto Marlies’ 3 Stars for November 2024
The Toronto Marlies played their last game of the month against the Cleveland Monsters on Nov. 29 and were shut out 2-0, bringing their record to 10-2-2-3.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 28, 2024
Topi Niemela set to make Leafs preseason debut as ‘bubble roster’ takes shape against Canadiens
The Maple Leafs have put out their lineup for Saturday night’s game against the Canadiens and it will focus largely on the Leafs’ bottom half of their roster and potential Marlies callup pecking order.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22, 2024
Should Maple Leafs and Kraken Make Questionable Niemela Trade?
A proposed trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle Kraken, crafted by a user on PuckPedia’s PuckGM tool, raises intriguing possibilities for both teams.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 19, 2024
Maple Leafs’ Niemela in Line for Breakout Season Following Prospect Showdown Performance
Over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens’ top prospects participated in a two-game exhibition tournament that provided a more competitive environment than the inter-squad scrimmages held during the summer development camp.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16, 2024
Topi Niemela Among Standouts in Maple Leafs Prospects’ Games
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ future stars delivered an impressive performance in their annual prospect showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. They won both games and gave fans a glimpse of the young talent making its way through the system.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 15, 2024
Topi Niemela turns heads as Maple Leafs sweep Canadiens in prospect showdown
The Toronto Maple Leafs impressed in their annual prospect showdown, taking two out of two games against the future of the Montreal Canadiens. Following a 4-3 shootout victory featuring goals from Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten, the Leafs took the back-and-forth battle against the Habs’ rookies with a 5-4 win thanks to a late goal from Cowan.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 26, 2024
2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #5 Topi Niemela
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.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 19, 2024
Maple Leafs draft strategy vs. organizational needs
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 16, 2024
Scouting Report: Can Topi Niemela be a difference-maker for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
“If I had a nickel for every time (something happened), I’d have two nickles. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.” It’s an overused meme at this point, but it’s the first thing I thought of when revisiting Topi Niemela’s 2022 World Junior Championship effort.
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