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Toronto Maple Leafs: Five All-Star Game Hopefuls

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) shoots as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman (6) attempted to defend during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) shoots as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman (6) attempted to defend during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Nazem Kadri

Nazem “The Dream” Kadri is another Maple Leafs veteran who has been making quite the statement this season. Kadri has 22 points in 37 games this season. This total includes 14 goals, placing him second in the Leafs goal scoring race behind only Auston Matthews.

Kadri, the 26-year-old forward who has not eclipsed 20 goals and 50 points in his career before is on pace to surpass these totals this season. This could be a career season for the centre, who has visibly taken big steps to transform his game this year.

Kadri has never been one to grab people’s attention with his defensive play, however he has stepped up in his game this season by matching up against opposing team’s top players. Not only has he been matching up against them, but he has successfully been able to shut them down, such as when he dominated the Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid in order to successfully win the Leafs game against them.

Kadri has definitely been playing the best he has in his career, and people around the league have surely taken notice. Perhaps a trip to the all-star game is within reach for the young forward.

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