In a season where the Maple Leafs' offence has been up and down, the Leafs have gotten reliable scoring game in and game out from someone you may not expect. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a name that has stuck out to many. The Swedish defenceman sits fifth in Maple Leafs scoring this season with 28 points in 47 games. This finds Ekman-Larsson within the top 25 in the NHL.
I just feel comfortable, the winger, who has a goal and three assists, said following the team's practice on Monday. I feel like I'm not thinking anymore on the ice, just playing my game.
"I could give you a dissertation on what I think about the whole quarterback position," Kupp said. "In short, I do think the plugs get pulled on guys a little early."
Kevin Zefi, an Ireland U-21 player, is making a significant shift in his career by playing for Sligo Rovers as a trialist after being under contract at Roma.