Why Maple Leafs prospects Tyler Hopkins, Noah Chadwick are doing well in early going

Toronto Maple Leafs prospects Tyler Hopkins and Noah Chadwick are both off to strong starts in their respective 2026-27 campaigns. Hopkins, a 2025 third-round pick playing for the OHL's Guelph Storm, has posted 23 points in 17 games after adding 10 pounds of muscle during summer training at the Leafs facility. The Storm have gone 16-1-0 over their last 17 games as they prepare to host the Memorial Cup.

Meanwhile, defenceman Noah Chadwick is excelling with the AHL's Toronto Marlies, recording six points through his first 12 games. Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan praised Chadwick's poise and confidence, noting the 2023 sixth-round pick has taken advantage of increased ice time across all situations following the team's Calder Cup championship run.