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2021 Toronto Maple Leafs Regular Season Forward Grades

By James Tanner

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to jump onto the ice against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 29, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to jump onto the ice against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 29, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MAY 6: Wayne Simmonds #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs   (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Jason Spezza

For the second straight season Jason Spezza gave the Leafs first line scoring rates from the fourth line. The advanced stats aren’t too hot, but the guy produces from a spot in the lineup where everything is a bonus.

He’s also a world-class guy and a great leader for this team.

A+. . C/W. . JASON SPEZZA

Wayne Simmonds

Wayne was OK, and I admit his style and attitude won me over.  Statistically, I can’t say the same thing. He had nine points in 38 games, and one really embarrassing fight where he beat up the highest scoring defenseman in Vancouver Canucks history, a player with zero career NHL fights,  for an accidental knee on Zach Hyman.

It was a play that really encapsulated the worst of hockey culture in a single fight. Good times where not had by anyone who’s profile picture isn’t a selfie with their sunglasses on in the front seat of their truck.

D. . . . WAYNE SIMMONDS

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