{"id":476048,"date":"2026-02-27T23:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/476048\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T23:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:56:12","slug":"maple-leafs-prospect-jacob-quillan-makes-call-up-case-as-a-second-prospect-pushes-for-a-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/476048\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Leafs prospect Jacob Quillan makes call-up case as a second prospect pushes for a look"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs may want to utilize key prospect Jacob Quillan before this season ends after his fantastic season with the Toronto Marlies so far.<\/p>\n

With the Toronto Maple Leafs potential sell-off, the Leafs could begin the process of bringing their rookies into the main lineup, starting with Jacob Quillan.<\/p>\n

Quillan, 24, has already begun pushing his way into contending for a spot, having appeared in four games for the Leafs<\/a> this season for a team that under Craig Berube and Brad Treliving has focused more on veteran trust over giving the youth their chances.<\/p>\n

One of the Leafs more NHL-ready prospects, Quillan has been making a steady case for becoming an NHLer as soon as next season, potentially with this season as Toronto considers selling.<\/p>\n

Outside of the playoff race with a 27-22-9 record, the Leafs could trade some depth pieces such as Scott Laughton, opening up a door in Toronto’s bottom-six for Quillan to slot in.<\/p>\n

The case against calling up Jacob Quillan<\/p>\n

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs could use some fresh blood they can insert into the lineup, they may want to be patient with Quillan and not rush him into a losing situation.<\/p>\n

While the Leafs look outside of the playoff hunt, Quillan is currently chasing down a playoff spot with the Toronto Marlies, and while the big team comes first, ripping Quillan from a team pushing for the playoffs and to a team starring at a dead end may not be the best choice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Marlies are fourth in the Northwest Division with a 25-18-4-4 record, and are pushing to remain in the AHL’s playoff picture.<\/p>\n

Quillan is a leader for the Marlies with 31 points in 36 games this season, and is a key part of the team’s bottom-six, a major loss for the roster if he departs.<\/p>\n

The case can be made that he can be returned to the AHL if they make the postseason, but Quillan has been a big factor for the Marlies in a tight playoff battle.<\/p>\n

There is also a question if Quillan is ready for the NHL full-time. While he has looked good in sheltered minutes, it’s unknown if Quillan will be able to make the most of it just yet.<\/p>\n

Even then, for Quillan as someone who projects to peak as a bottom-six center, it may be best for him to wait and build up his offense just a little longer, improving his case for an NHL roster spot next season, although he is deserving at the least for more chances this season.<\/p>\n

As the Toronto Maple Leafs season winds down, the question over Jacob Quillan’s future as a Leaf could be answered sooner than expected.<\/p>\n

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Maple Leafs prospect Jacob Quillan makes call-up case as a second prospect pushes for a look<\/p>\n

Should Jacob Quillan remain with the Leafs full time after the trade deadline?<\/p>\n

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