"Tyler Hopkins, the Leafs' third-round pick last June, had a very solid developmental camp earlier this summer as the two-way centre built upon the resume that earned him to be a mid-round selection by Toronto. And then at rookie camp just last week, the Kingston Frontenacs forward kept his name at the front of the coaching staff's and front office's mind with some more solid showings."
"And now, just on the second day of the main training camp with some of the best players in the world who play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Hopkins has been elevated officially to Group 2, alongside said best players in the world. The groups for today. Tyler Hopkins added to Group 2. Group 2 will go first today. pic.twitter.com/8GxBkB9e85- David Alter (@dalter) September 19, 2025"
"Hopkins is getting a very solid opportunity to be in this mix of players, as he has graduated from Group 3, which is designated for the long-shot prospects and AHL-only players. Now, he's up with some more top-end prospects like Easton Cowan, roster hopefuls like Luke Haymes and Jacob Quillan, and then just very casually, in the same group as John Tavares and William Nylander."
Tyler Hopkins, an 18-year-old two-way centre and the Maple Leafs' 2025 third-round pick, impressed across developmental and rookie camps. Hopkins earned promotion from Group 3 to Group 2 on the second day of main training camp, placing him alongside high-end prospects and NHL roster players. He is currently listed as the 13th forward and is not skating with established top-line players in game action. Hopkins will likely return to the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL, but practices and exposure alongside veterans such as John Tavares, William Nylander, and Nicolas Roy provide valuable developmental experience.
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