Top 5 Most Valuable Players on the Toronto Maple Leafs This Season

TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 25: Jake Muzzin . (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

4. Jake Muzzin

At my number four spot I have arguably the Toronto Maple Leafs best defensemen, Jake Muzzin.

Despite being injured two different times this season for an extended period, Muzzin has still been a big part on the back end for this team.

Muzzin’s Stats

Jake Muzzin – 31 years old – Defensemen

Stats – 53 GP – 6G – 17A – 23 PTS (Stats from NHL.com)

Like I was saying, despite his injuries that has side lined him in two separate occasions, Jake Muzzin has been an important piece on the defense for the Maple Leafs. He’s consistent, and his two way game is a treat to watch.

The reason why I have him in my top 5 for MVP’s for this Maple Leafs team is one, I already said he is and he has been one of if not, the best defensemen, as well as his veteran presence on this team on the ice as well as in the locker room plays a part.

Muzzin definitely deserves an “A” on this team, and he proves it with his insightful and honest comments following any disappointing game, or heartbreaking loss.

For example, he called his team out after a terrible loss in Pittsburgh back in late February. He owned up to his words as he helped lead the team to a bounce back 4-0 win over Pittsburgh less than 48 hours later.

Muzzin’s stat line during that 4-0 game: 1G – 2A – 3 PTS – 1 HIT – 4 BLK – 23:02 TOI

(Stats from NHL.com)