Toronto Maple Leafs: Three Takeaways From Win Over Oilers

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Nov 29, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) takes the puck from Edmonton Oilers defensemen Kris Russell (4) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Hyman’s Motor and Never Quit Attitude

Hyman will never have the skill to beat the opponent, but he has heart and a motor that never quits. For the most part, he has the task of retrieving the puck for the likes of Matthews and Nylander. He never gets the recognition, but his play does not go unnoticed.

In their win over the Oilers, Hyman had his best game as a pro. Not only did he do his usual hard work and grit, he had a game-high five shots on net.

If you throw a puck into a dumpster in a foreign country Zach Hyman will still find it.
— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) November 30, 2016

His hard work paid off in the second period when he added the fourth goal of the game. Giving the Maple Leafs a much-needed insurance goal to help stave off the Oilers. However, it his defensive game deserves praise as well. On the penalty kill, Connor Brown and he wrecked havoc as they were close to scoring while short-handed.

Hyman has become the unsung hero on this team, but tonight he stood out. Going forward if he can add some consistent offense he will not be going unnoticed anymore.

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