Toronto Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs]' prospect Tinus Luc Koblar has found a new home for the 2026-27 season. While lighting it up at the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championships in Switzerland. Koblar's agent was working behind the scenes to land him a spot on Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Last season, he played for Leksands IF in the SHL, and had eight goals and six assists for 14 points in 47 games. Which ranked 10th amongst skaters on the team. Unfortunately, Leksands IF lost to HV71 in a relegation series, which left Koblar searching for a new team. He now joins Rögle BK, which was the fourth-best team in the SHL and went all the way to the finals before losing to Skellefteå AIK. Maple Leafs Draft Pick Tinus-Luc Koblar Impresses, Nearly Helps Norway Upset Canada at IIHF Worlds [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c8a016f2-5fbc-45b5-98f6-e10e1f9f6551.png] Maple Leafs Draft Pick Tinus-Luc Koblar Impresses, Nearly Helps Norway Upset Canada at IIHF Worlds Maple Leafs second-round pick Tinus-Luc Koblar is having a tournament for the ages, nearly leading underdog Norway to a stunning upset over a star-studded Canadian roster at the 2026 IIHF Worlds. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-draft-pick-tinus-luc-koblar-impresses-nearly-helps-norway-upset-canada-at-iihf-worlds] Koblar, 18, was drafted by the Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Norwegian forward has been showing just how good he can be at the Worlds this month. He has scored three goals and two assists, In just five games for Norway. While keeping them in games and putting his name on the map. Proving why the Maple Leafs drafted him with the 64th pick. Stay updated with the most interesting International Hockey stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. Let us know what you think below. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive, and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
