"Henry Thrun falls under the category of newly acquired players, and also will be fighting for a spot on a blueline that already has many bodies. The Leafs traded for the 24 year-old defender in exchange for forward Ryan Reaves. Thrun is in the final year of his contract, and will be expiring as a restricted free agent at the end of the year."
"Thrun scored two goals and ten points in those 60 games, but is more of a defensive deffender, so he shouldn't be marked just on point totals. Thrun had a minus-23 rating, and had 66 blocks and 43 hits last season while averaging 17:31 of ice time per game. These numbers don't look great at a surface value, but note the Sharks are deep in the middle of a rebuild, and while they've drafted some promising talent, they are not yet at a competitive team."
"The 6-foot-2 defender has had a relatively short career at the NHL level thus far, with 119 NHL games played to this point. The Leafs traded for the 24 year-old defender in exchange for forward Ryan Reaves. Can Thrun compete for playing time and make an impact on a Leafs team that is looking to win now? Training camp will help answer this question, but ultimately it will be on Thrun to compete."
Henry Thrun is a 24-year-old, 6-foot-2 defender with 119 NHL games played who joins the Toronto Maple Leafs via trade for Ryan Reaves. Thrun spent 60 games last season with the San Jose Sharks, recording two goals and ten points while averaging 17:31 of ice time. He posted a minus-23 rating with 66 blocks and 43 hits, and profiles as a defensive-focused defenseman rather than an offensive contributor. Thrun is in the final year of his contract and will be a restricted free agent after the season. Training camp and competition on a crowded blue line will determine his role and playing time.
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