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4 Marlies that Deserve Being Called Up to the Toronto Maple Leafs

By Stephen Nixon

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in his 1st NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in his 1st NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 21: Kenny Agostino #17 of the New Jersey Devils . (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Kenny Agostino

Agostino is a veteran to professional hockey, but has yet to crack an NHL lineup on a daily basis. Since 2013, he’s played 85 career games and has eight goals and 30 points. Although he’s never been a regular, those numbers are definitely good enough for a third or fourth line role.

The 28-year-old has only been given limited opportunities in the NHL, despite producing at an extremely high level in the AHL. Agostino has had three 20-goal campaigns and he’s done it for three separate franchises, so no matter where he plays, he’s productive.

Here’s what Marlies coach Greg Moore told Sportsnet’s Luke Fox last summer about Agostino’s play:

"“The last two months of the season, he was without a doubt our most consistent and best player. “He is a person who wants to be the guy that makes a difference for the team — and you could throw him in any scenario. He’s a competitor. He’s a good leader. Obviously has a real knack for the net and scoring touching and a great shot. Great person to be around.”"

The Yale graduate is a left-winger and that’s been the Toronto Maple Leafs weakest position this season, so it’s unfortunate that he’s yet to be given an opportunity with the big-club. Agostino would unfortunately have to clear waivers in order to get called up, but it may be worth the risk to see if he can help out this roster.

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