Toronto Marlies are Making the Toronto Maple Leafs Proud

The Toronto Marlies have a few forwards having productive seasons. Some have even had the privilege of playing some games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here’s a look at a few of the Marlies’ forwards.

Toronto Marlies Impressing Toronto Maple Leafs

Logan Shaw

Logan Shaw is the captain of the Marlies, and he is also leading the team in points. He has 18 goals and 43 assists for 61 points in 56 games. This is Shaw’s first season as team captain, as former captain Rich Clune retired in the summer. Shaw took part in the AHL All-Star game and is looking to lead this team to a Calder Cup championship. (Stats from eliteprospects.com)

Alex Steeves

Alex Steeves has 17 goals and 28 assists for 45 points in 55 games with the Marlies. He has also spent some time with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season but recorded zero points in three NHL games. Steeves will look to challenge for a roster spot with the Maple Leafs next season.

Nick Abruzzese

Nick Abruzzese is playing in his AHL rookie season. He has 15 goals and 27 assists for 42 points in 59 games. Abruzzese is 7th in AHL rookie scoring, just four points back of 1st place Ruslan Iskhakov of the Bridgeport Islanders. Like Steeves, Abruzzese will challenge for a roster spot in the NHL next season. He is a pending RFA, so Toronto will need to re-sign him first.

Bobby McMann

Bobby McMann has 21 goals and eight assists for 29 points in 29 games. His 21 goals lead the team in that category. He also leads the team in power-play goals with ten. McMann played in eight games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in their bottom six. He did not register a point while with the Maple Leafs but will challenge for a roster spot with them next season, and may even get another opportunity this year.