Monday, August 28, 2017

Leafs: what to look forward to

Looking ahead to this season, what is there to look forward to? When it comes to the Maple Leafs, most of us think of the exciting forwards. So what do we have to look forward to this season?

Auston Matthews #34

We can be comforted by having Matthews for a very long time.  We can look forward to another 30-goal season from Matthews. I suspect a 70-point season from him. I think he will develop into a playmaker who makes him an overall better player. Matthews will be the leader of this team and will mature into a better player this season.

Mitchell Marner #16 

Mr. Marner blossomed into a dangerous playmaking player.  Mitchell will continue to produce. He is one of the smartest players in the League and will continue support Matthews as the leaders of this team. We can look forward to a 65-point season.

Connor Brown #12

Connor will be the player that will do the little things right. He will continue to develop into an all-around better player.  He will get his 35-45 point season.  Anywhere to a 17 to 20 goal season. He is capable of becoming a top-6 forward.

Ron Hainsey (Not assigned a number)

Ron brings a major cog into this team. He brings a Stanley Cup ring into the room. Hainsey will lead by example and bring stability into the defensive core. Will finally have some leadership in the defense.

Morgan Rielly #44

Morgan will be a better defenseman because of the emergence of Ron Hainsey. His load might be a little less and maybe less load equals fewer mistakes. This will make Morgan a better-rested dman in the playoffs.

The Leafs will have a bright future with a solid core. They will be a better team with more talent. They will be a smarter because of grizzled vets who will stop mistakes.  They still have a great security blanket in the net with Frederik Andersen.

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