Toronto Maple Leafs: What Each Forward Line in Camp can Provide

Forward Line Three

Forward line three: Mikheyev – Kerfoot – Hyman

The third line may be one of my favourite lines on the Toronto Maple Leafs next season if Sheldon Keefe decides to keep the lines how they are. This line may be the third line but this line could act as a second-line simply because of how all three players play the game of hockey. The line consists of three hard-working players who all play a similar style of game, which is heavy on the forecheck, play responsible defensive game, and also can put the puck in the back of the net when needed.

Ilya Mikheyev who is now entering his second year in the NHL plays a style of game that is similar to Hyman and it is very enjoyable to watch, to say the least. He responsible defensively, not afraid to go into the corners with his size, has some speed to him, and can pot some goals home too. He’s a perfect linemate for anyone in my opinion.

Alex Kerfoot has been a great third-line centre for this Toronto Maple Leafs team and will look to continue that role heading into next season on a line with Mikheyev and Hyman. Kerfoot who just like Mikheyev plays a  responsible defensive game isn’t afraid to rough things up on the ice, he’s not a fighter but he’s the type to get under your skin to annoy you and make it difficult to go up against him despite his size.

Zach Hyman, we all know what he can do, I shouldn’t have to be explaining myself here but I will either way just to refresh some memories just in case you forgot. He’s a good two-way player who can kill penalties, heavy on the forecheck just like Mikheyev, isn’t afraid to get physical either, and has recently added a goal-scoring touch to his game as he’s had some insane goal-scoring paces in the last couple of seasons.