Prospects
Rasmus Sandin (D): A+ (21 GP – 2 G, 13 A, 15 PTS / AHL Toronto Marlies)
Sandin has been exceptional in NHL preseason, AHL, and World Junior Championship action this season. At only 19 years old, Sandin has earned his spot in the National Hockey League and has the ability to be a special player for a long time.
Nick Robertson (RW): A+ (28 GP – 31 G, 16 A, 47 PTS / OHL Peterborough Petes)
With 31 goals in 28 games, 18-year-old Nick Robertson is scoring at a higher rate than any player in Canadian Junior Hockey. The Leafs got a steal at #53 in the 2019 draft and Robertson could be up with the Leafs as early as next season.
Timothy Liljegren (D): A- (33 GP – 4 G, 20 A, 24 PTS / AHL Toronto Marlies)
Liljegren is finally having the breakout season that management hoped for. With career highs in goals, assists and points through only 33 games, the 20-year-old Liljegren is on the cusp of being an NHL regular.
Jeremy Bracco (RW): C (40 GP – 3 G, 29 A, 32 PTS / AHL Toronto Marlies)
After leading the AHL in scoring last year, Bracco has had a disappointing follow-up season. He has only mustered 3 goals in 40 games this season and with his 23rd birthday approaching in March, time is running out to prove his worth.
Conclusions
That concludes this mid-season report on the performances of every Leaf this season. With a tough road ahead of them, the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to evaluate their own performances and target areas for improvement to get themselves into the playoffs.