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Toronto Maple Leafs: End of Year Report Cards for Offense

ByAndrew Boehmer|
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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Connor Brown (A)

Here we are, Downtown Connor Brown.

What’s not to like about this kid?

He’s smart, hard working, fast, skilled and disciplined.

Coming into a team where he was going to be overshadowed by a lot probably served him better as he quietly recorded 20 goals and 36 points.

On any other team, this kind of performance by a rookie would be talked about much more.

But, being on the best team of combined rookies in the NHL’s history plays out a different story.

All in all, he had a terrific rookie season.

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