"Despite the Leafs having their top players, Tavares and William Nylander, who are currently the only active members of the core four, leading the team offensively, they are still in need of some scoring from the other forwards. With Auston Matthews yet to return to the lineup and Matthew Knies, who missed the last two games, they are more than in need of depth scoring."
"One player that comes to mind for this is Miroslav Holinka, who was drafted in the fifth round, 151st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. Holinka has been dominating in the Western Hockey League for the Edmonton Oil Kings this season by putting up 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 22 games so far this season, which puts him at second among the team's scoring leaders. The recently turned 20-year-old is tied for eighth in points amongst skaters in the WHL."
The Maple Leafs suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, extending season struggles despite goals from John Tavares and Dakota Mermis. John Tavares has six points in his last five games. Tavares and William Nylander are currently the only active members of the core four contributing offensively while Auston Matthews remains out and Matthew Knies missed two games, creating a need for secondary scoring. Fifth-round 2024 pick Miroslav Holinka has 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 22 WHL games for the Edmonton Oil Kings and ranked second on the team and tied for eighth among WHL skaters, with a 45-point rookie season the year prior. Holinka may stay in the WHL this season but could see NHL opportunity next year; Easton Cowan recently earned NHL ice time and assisted on Tavares' game-tying goal.
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