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Leafs Sign Tinus Luc Koblar to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

The three-year entry-level deal gives Toronto control of the Norwegian prospect during his continued development in Sweden for 2026–27.

Overview

  • The Maple Leafs signed Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday, formally securing his NHL rights.
  • Koblar is expected to remain in Sweden for the 2026–27 season after signing a one-year deal with Rögle BK on May 22, so Toronto plans a staged development timetable.
  • He played 47 games for Leksands IF in the 2025–26 SHL season and recorded 14 points with eight goals and six assists against men at the pro level.
  • Koblar raised his profile with strong international scoring, posting 10 points in five games at the U20 Division I tournament and nine points, including six goals, in 10 games at the 2026 World Championship as Norway won bronze.
  • At 18 and roughly 6-foot-3, Koblar is viewed as a late-bloomer with size and upside and is likely to progress to Toronto’s AHL affiliate, the Marlies, before any NHL debut, making 2027–28 the earliest realistic target.