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Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable: Three Positives, One Negative

By Tim Chiasson

Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) and teammates celebrate his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) and teammates celebrate his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) embraces goalie Frederik Andersen (31) as they celebrate a 4-1 win over Boston Bruins at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) embraces goalie Frederik Andersen (31) as they celebrate a 4-1 win over Boston Bruins at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Nick Bell

Positives

  1. Mitch Marner’s ability to hang with the big boys considering his size. The kids got talent and he adds a much needed spark to the team. Nice to know that Matthews won’t have to carry the franchise alone.
  2. Matthews bringing much needed hope to leafs fans in game one against Ottawa. Despite the loss, the fact that he broke records that night speaks volumes for what’s to come this season.
  3. Goalies: Two new additions in Andersen and Enroth. It’s a nice change of pace to see two relatively young goalies who are dedicated to the teams success. Too early to judge who is better but ether way, they’re both solid.

Negative

Matt Martin

I don’t have as much of an issue with Babcock bringing in him as I do with the fact that during the Boston game, he flat out refused to do his job (whether people want to admit it or not). If you’re the teams designated “goon”, you goon!

You don’t let Chara grab you and feed you 4 shots before you even consider retaliating. That and the fact that Kadri had a more exciting fight is a serious issue.

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