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Toronto Maple Leafs: Early Predictions for 2023-24 Regular Season

By Jeremy Ridgewell

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with forward Mitch Marner (16) and forward Auston Matthews (34) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with forward Mitch Marner (16) and forward Auston Matthews (34) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Early Predictions for Toronto Maple Leafs Bottom-Six Forwards

Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies will have an opportunity to play his first complete season with the Maple Leafs. I can see him getting some playing time in the top six, but for now, I have him as the left-winger on the third line.

2023-24 Prediction: 14 Goals, 22 Assists, 36 Points

Calle Jarnkrok

Calle Jarnkrok had a good first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He registered 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points in 73 games. Jarnkrok spent parts of last season playing in the Leafs’ top six, which helped his stats. I don’t expect him to spend as much time there this season.

2023-24 Prediction: 17 Goals, 15 Assists, 32 Points

David Kampf

David Kampf plays a defensive role but can produce offense. He will center one of the bottom two lines and get playing time as a penalty killer. His stats over his first two seasons with the Leafs are very similar, so I don’t expect much change. Kampf registered seven goals and 20 assists for 27 points in 82 games last season.

2023-24 Prediction: 9 Goals, 21 Assists, 30 Points

Sam Lafferty

Sam Lafferty did not play as big of a role with the Maple Leafs as he did with the Chicago Blackhawks last season, but he is a fast and productive player. He’ll likely start the season as the right-winger on the third line. Lafferty registered 12 goals and 15 assists for 27 points in 70 games last season. He only registered six points in 19 games with the Leafs.

2023-24 Prediction: 10 Goals, 16 Assists, 26 Points

Pontus Holmberg

Pontus Holmberg is looking to earn a permanent spot in the Maple Leafs lineup this season. He registered 13 points in 38 games last season. Depending on how head coach Sheldon Keefe sets up Knies and Max Domi, Holmberg could start the season as the fourth-line center.

2023-24 Prediction: 8 Goals, 13 Assists, 21 Points

Ryan Reaves

Anyone who knows Ryan Reaves knows not to expect much offense from the heavyweight. He is not here to produce much offense. Reaves knows his role, and he plays it well. He is here to hit, fight, and cause the other team to think twice before going after our star players.

2023-24 Prediction: 5 Goals, 12 Assists, 17 Points

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