The dog days of summer are upon us. The biggest comment about this roster is that we’re deeper. Do we have enough scoring in this lineup? In my honest opinion, the Maple Leafs are just one top-six forward away.
The problem is that players of this caliber are hard to come by. The free agent cupboard is dry. There is no magical superstar. So, it makes me wonder if we should target a third liner instead. Sometimes, a guy who can step up in a pinch could do the trick.
Then there’s the option of giving one of our prospects a shot at making the big league jump. But alas, the best candidate is Easton Cowan. I am not sure we want to rush a 20-year-old. Yes, I think Cowan is a can’t-miss prospect, but there is no need to push him too fast. After him, we have Braeden Kressler, who is still a couple of years away, at least. Let’s face it—Leafs management hasn’t exactly been great at holding onto our prospects lately.
To be honest, I think the Leafs will have to sign Jack Roslovic. He may not be that sexy forward, but he can be a 40-45 point guy. The scoring after the big four may have to come by committee. This is where Jack fits in. The major obstacle is trying to fit his cap in. The team will have to make a small deal, AKA: move money out.
Are they a better team? People are telling me they are, but outside the Toronto bubble, there is a strong belief that the Leafs will struggle. Frankly, they want us to struggle. I do not think the Leafs will win the division. That said, this team is more built for the playoffs. I do think making the playoffs will be an issue.
Randy
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