So, who is part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six? We have Auston Matthews with Matthew Knies. The makings of a second Line, John Tavares with William Nylander on the second line. So, who do we pencil in as the two extra forwards? One right wing for the top line. One left wing for the second line. I could be here all day, so I'll stick to my top three choices.
Matias Maccelli
Matias is a slick playmaker with tons of skill. This speed makes things happen. What makes Maccelli dangerous is his speed. He will have fun setting up JT, Nylander, Knies, and, of course, Matthews. He is a great option for the top six.
Max Domi
Max is a centre, but he has played wing in the past. Max would add a little muscle and grit. We would need the Domi of the Coyotes Days, where he put up numbers in the 40-50 points range. He would have to score garbage goals, picking up rebounds in front of the net. Toronto needs a pesky forward causing havoc to give the stars more freedom to roam.
Easton Cowan
There is a heavy discussion on whether the Leafs should play Cowan. I am on the side that if he makes the Leafs Roster, he should be in the top 6. If he were in the bottom 6, I believe it would stunt his growth. Easton is an offensive juggernaut with a tremendous shot. You do not win MVP of the Memorial Cup tournament for nothing.
The last option, of course, goes through the trade route. I like this option; I have been saying all along that the Leafs are just one top-six forward away from being a contender again. Players like Mason McTavish, Nazem Kadri, and Jason Robertson from the Stars are all intriguing possibilities worth exploring.
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