Wednesday, January 30, 2019

What do the Leafs get with Muzzin?


What do you get with Jake Muzzin?  Another puck-moving dman who can play in his own end. It is a terrific move. He has dreamed of playing for the Leafs since he was a kid. Jake brings a stability to the defence that the Maple Leafs have not had in years. There were significant concerns that necessitated bringing Muzzin in. There was too much pressure on the offence to score four goals a game in order to win. Reilly has been begging for another defenceman to help him out. He can relax now that he does not have to be Superman.

Muzzin adds another element that a tremendous asset. The powerplay has been running stale. Adding another element might be just what the doctor ordered for the Maple Leafs. Gardenier may become available if the price is right. The Leafs have an all-in mentality; they can compete with anyone.

The danger now is that the Maple Leafs are connected to all sorts of players from Wayne Simmons to Colton Parayko. The Leafs feel they are one or two players away from the Cup. There are options for trade bait from the Marlies. Timothy Liljegren, Rasmus Sandin, and forward Jeremy Bracco are the top three best options.  Could Haymen become available for a bigger fish? The time is now. Tavas and Matthews have to take leadership. They need to take the bull by the horns. Hang on; it is going to be a wild ride.

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