> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # New Faces on the T25 - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/new-faces-on-the-t25-2025/ - Published: 2025-08-01T12:00:31.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-01T12:00:30.000Z - Description: Some are new and old at the same time. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: Top 25 Under 25 There are new names on the Top 25 Under 25 eligibility list this year. Not all of them fresh new prospects. From the oldest on down: ### Matias Maccelli Acquired in trade this summer, Maccelli is three and a half months away from being too old for the list. He has the most NHL games played with 224, and it at the point in his pro career where he should be solidifying a role on a team. [Maple Leafs trade for Utah’s Matias MaccelliConditional third-rounder.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-258.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1509070016581-915335454d19)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-trade-matias-maccelli/) ### Henry Thrun Also acquired in trade this summer, Thrun is closer to a year away from aging out. He has 119 NHL games played, and has not quite grabbed a full-time roster spot. He might do that on the Leafs, but it's far from a sure thing. [Leafs trade Ryan Reaves to San JoseDefender Henry Thrun comes back.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-259.png)PPP LeafsHardev![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1524531360573-07bb93f48029-1)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-trade-ryan-reaves-to-san-jose/) ### John Prokop Signed to an NHL contract in the spring out of college, Prokop is likely to play in the AHL. He is also a year away from ageing out. [Toronto to sign John ProkopThe NCAA defenceman will be on an ELC.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-260.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1554801857-d08d42e23218-3)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-to-sign-john-prokop/) ### Luke Haymes The forward version of Prokop, Haymes is expected to be in the AHL as well. He is also younger at just 22 this summer. [Maple Leafs Sign Luke HaymesToronto has signed one of the top NCAA free agents to a two-year contract.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-261.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1624467906831-1f80d34ed5ff-3.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-sign-luke-haymes/) ### Borya Valis Only 21, Valis was signed out of the WHL in the spring. He'll be heading to the Marlies. [Getting to Know Borya ValisLet’s all get to know Toronto’s newest prospect, his strengths as a power forward with strong off-puck play and what his development path needs to be for him to make the NHL.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-262.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1499711662666-663aca693cde)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-borya-valis/) ### Blake Smith Smith, a defender, turns 21 later this year, and he was signed from the OHL in the spring and will head to the Marlies. [Maple Leafs Sign Blake Smith to ELCToronto has signed another undrafted prospect to an ELC, and as you may have assumed he is indeed a giant tree of a man.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-263.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1563148786-0dbddd6e3834-1)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-sign-blake-smith-to-elc/) ### Mathew Hlacar The oldest player drafted this year, he is 19 and will likely return to the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL although that is not confirmed. He is not AHL-eligible until 2026-2027. [With Pick #217, the Leafs drafted Matthew HlacarWith their final pick in the 2025 draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs took a swing on Matthew Hlacar from the Kitchener Rangers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-264.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1633476995653-be8f71e377a6.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-draft/) ### William Belle Belle is a long term project who is just about to start his NCAA career at age 18. [Getting to Know William BelleBelle fits the theme that Toronto seemed to be going for in this year’s draft when it comes to his size and his strength as a player, but there’s a reason he was a fifth rounder.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-265.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1575913859855-05548f2611d6)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-william-belle/) ### Tyler Hopkins Hopkins has two years with the Kingston Frontenacs, and will likely return. [Getting to Know Tyler HopkinsHopkins was typically ranked a good chunk higher than where Toronto drafted him, making him a potential steal in the late third round.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-266.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1572219392315-56c51cdce7b7)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-tyler-hopkins/) ### Rylan Fellinger Fellinger is with the Flint Firebirds. [Getting to Know Rylan FellingerToronto’s selection of Fellinger follows a trend they started last year in taking relatively unknown defense prospects late in the draft, but who have size and skating.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-267.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1559506076-c76eda83362c)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-rylan-fellinger/) ### Tinus Luc Koblar Not yet 18, TLK will return to his team in Sweden and likely stay at the junior level. [Getting to Know Tinus Luc KoblarThe Slovenian-born, Norwegian-raised giant playing in Sweden was a surprise pick, but could wind up being a pleasant surprise gem.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-268.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1552976057-5c84c968d063)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-tinus-luc-koblar/) ### Harry Nansi Also just 17, Nansi will be playing his third season in the OHL. [Getting to Know Harry NansiThe Maple Leafs have drafted a new baby giraffe.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-269.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1689479665403-a41f8c04f5ab)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/getting-to-know-harry-nansi/) That's the full list of new faces.