As we get closer and closer to the start of the season, I’m wondering what last-minute adjustments the Toronto Maple Leafs will make to their roster. I think it’s a pretty good assumption that they will be tinkering with the defense.
So in today’s article, I would like to discuss the defensive options of the Toronto Maple Leafs. First, I want to highlight those who have a future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but aren’t quite there yet. I may go deeper into the roster in another article.
The prospect I would like to discuss first is Ben Danford. Ben is a big, burly defenceman who hits people and has a great physical game. I like to compare him to them to a younger Tanev. He’s a better skater than most people think. He also has some offensive skills, but to be honest, his strength is as an enforcer; he has a defensive style of play.
What does the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive core look like today? Obviously, Morgan Riley is a leader of this defence, but he doesn’t have to be. He finally has some good, solid support behind him, the biggest being Chris Tanev. Without him, Riley would be in real trouble, but Tanev is a monster. He is reliable and will play through any kind of injury. He may be one of the best shot blockers in the NHL. And, of course, we must discuss his defensive partner, Brandon Carlo. Brandon is a solid defenceman who will cover for Morgan’s mistakes. Morgan does not have to be Mr. Perfect while on the ice.
Jake McCabe must continue to be himself; a solid, reliable number 4/5 defenseman. He is a stable influence on the blue line. One of the defencemen on the third pairing would be Simon Benoit. I like Simon; he seems to fit in. He’s reliable and is pretty good for being the fifth or sixth defenseman. He does what he has to. He’s not flashy, but he gets the job done. I’m gonna say the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence is not perfect, but it is one of the best in the league. Morgan Riley doesn’t have to be everything this year. He’s got Brandon Carlo to help him for a full season.
Conclusion
The defence is gonna have to be better. The office won’t be as potent as it was last year’s was so they will have to defend better. If the defence can pitch in to the offence, we might not be as potent as last season
Randy
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