Toronto Maple Leafs: End of Year Report Cards for Offense

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Nikita Soshnikov (C+)

I was a little disappointed with Soshnikov’s year.

I expected more out of him as far as points go, wrong or right of me to do so.

Just five goals and nine points in 56 games played isn’t good enough.

He didn’t deliver in the points department and it’s probably why he’s getting a C+.

Soshnikov does play with grit, intensity, and passion, which I love seeing.

Maybe part of me is a little upset that he took the roster spot from Leivo or Kasperi Kapanen, but still, his grade is justified.

And I know he played on a checking line, so don’t think I’m not aware.

I just think he’s capable of more offensively.