"Max Domi: Domi's defensive woes will always be a glaring issue, but the Leafs have figured out how to optimize the veteran forward: he simply cannot play centre any longer! In the interim, Domi has been played some of his best hockey of the year when paired with Auston Matthews, given a larger avenue for his playmaking to shine. B-"
"Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Ekman-Larsson was named to Sweden's Olympic team, a well-deserved accomplishment for the 34-year-old. He's been Toronto's best overall defenceman, with due apologies to Jake McCabe, proving secondary scoring, toughness, and a willingness to take on tough assignments. Where would this team be without Ekman-Larsson? You may not like the answer! B+ Calle Jarnkrok: Jarnkrok scored once in 12 games during this quarter."
Several Maple Leafs players received midseason evaluations reflecting performance and injury status relative to preseason expectations. Benning made his season debut on January 3 and showed solid, unremarkable play, leaving an incomplete grade pending a larger sample. Benoit was benched three games for poor play, improved on return, and projects as a third-pair defender (C-). Carlo underwent foot surgery on December 3 and has not played since November 13 (Incomplete). Domi struggles defensively but performs well as a winger with Auston Matthews (B-). Ekman-Larsson provides secondary scoring, physicality, and tough assignments (B+). Jarnkrok has produced little value in a fourth-line role (D). Dakota Joshua suffered a lacerated kidney on December 28 and was rendered a healthy scratch.
Read at TheLeafsNation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]