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Toronto Maple Leafs Player Grades at the All-Star Break

ByJarrett Noakes|
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Auston Matthews #34, William Nylander #29, and Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate on the ice before playing the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Auston Matthews #34, William Nylander #29, and Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate on the ice before playing the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 21: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 21, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 21: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 21, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tyson Barrie: C (49 GP, 4 G, 23 A, 27 PTS)

Barrie oozes offensive talent, but is on track for his lowest point total since 2016-17. His defensive play has been simply dreadful. His pinches are consistently reckless and his defensive zone coverage consists of little more than occupying space.

Cody Ceci: C- (49 GP, 1 G, 6 A, 7 PTS)

It is difficult to see past Ceci’s shortcomings. Defensively, his decision-making has been poor this season much like Barrie. However, Ceci hasn’t demonstrated the ability to move the puck or contribute offensively to make up for those issues.

Martin Marincin: C- (17 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS)

At his best, Marincin can serve as a quality depth defenseman, but he hasn’t been his best this season. He is susceptible to speed on the rush and loses his assignments in defensive coverage as well. Marincin has yet to register a point in 17 games.

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