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Top 4 Toronto Maple Leafs Players Signed to a Bargain

By Michael Mazzei

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck as Justin Holl #3 trails on the play against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck as Justin Holl #3 trails on the play against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2019 in New York City. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2019 in New York City. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Pierre Engvall (1-year, $925K)

Prior to the season, it would be understandable to assume that Engvall had a slim chance of cracking the Toronto Maple Leafs roster out of training camp.

Barely 20 games into his NHL career, Toronto would now be foolish to send him back down to the Marlies.

In 17 games, he has posted 3 goals (one of which was shorthanded), 4 assists, and 7 points. At even strength, he has also registered a 52.43 CF%, a 51.61 FF%, a 56.29 xGF%, and a 56.35 SCF%.

In the time since his recalling, Engvall quickly gained a role on the penalty kill and impressive out of the gate.

He has been a big part of the Leafs improvement on the PK since Keefe’s arrival. Engvall has also showcased his elusive speed and incredible length at both ends of the ice.

With injuries continuing to pile on, Engvall’s role is only going to further increase from here.

Given that he’s already spent time playing with guys like John Tavares, it’s safe to say he more than ready to take on the increased responsibility.

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