June 2025Grebenkin had a strong 2024-25 AHL season split between the Toronto Marlins and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He scored nine goals and 21 points in 39 games with Toronto and then added three goals and seven points in 11 regular-season games with Lehigh Valley. Grebenkin also made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs, appearing in seven games, though he did not register a point. Grebenkin’s size and net-front play stood out, and he was praised for his physical edge and impact on the power play. With consistent production and a gritty playing style, Grebenkin could be a promising middle-six winger in the NHL. James Iacovone

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Grebenkin in the Scott Laughton trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The big Russian winger is close friends with Flyers star prospect Matvei Michkov and plays a rambunctious style that should endear him to Flyers fans. Grebenkin is in his first season in North America and has nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points in 39 games with the Toronto Marlies.

Watching Grebenkin last season in the KHL, it seemed like he could be the Leafs’ most NHL-ready prospect. Grebenkin may still need a little more fleshing out after seven pointless games with Toronto, but in the AHL, he’s showcasing the same strong offensive and effort level with the Marlies he did in Russia. Plays a smooth offensive game while having the strength to execute on defense and win puck battles. Showing his skill in transition as well as being a puck mover. Grebenkin might not be a top-six forward, but the pro upside is there to be a middle-six, two-way option.

Grebenkin wrapped up his first full KHL season with 19 goals and 41 points in 67 games played. His season points-per-game rate of 0.61 ranks 14th all-time for 20-year-old players in the KHL. There have been some rumours swirling around about Grebenkin’s contract status heading into next year, but it does seem likely that he will stay in Russia for at least one more season.

Grebenkin is shaping up to be a potential late-round steal for Toronto. The Russian winger has 14 goals and 31 points this season in 54 KHL contests. For a 20-year-old, it is pretty impressive. With the puck skills and overall hockey IQ, Grebenkin has all the potential in the world to become a future top-six winger for the Maple Leafs.