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

ByJeremy 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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May 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates scoring the winning goal during the third period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Early Predictions for Toronto Maple Leafs Top-Six Forwards

Mitch Marner

Mitch Marner has been one of the best point producers the Maple Leafs have ever had. He’s flirted with 100 points for the past two seasons. I think this is the year he finally hits the 100-point mark. He registered 30 goals and 69 assists for 99 points last season.

2023-24 Prediction: 32 Goals, 71 Assists, 103 Points

Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews played through a wrist injury during parts of last season and still scored 40 goals. When a 40-goal season is a down year, look out for him when he’s healthy. It might be a stretch for him to reach 60 goals in a season again, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he did. Last season he registered 40 goals and 45 assists for 85 points.

2023-24 Prediction: 52 Goals, 48 Assists, 100 Points

William Nylander

William Nylander had a career year in goals (40), assists (47), and points (87) last season. If he stays healthy, fans should expect similar numbers this season. Hopefully, he will have signed his contract extension and won’t have that as a distraction during the season.

2023-24 Prediction: 39 Goals, 48 Assists, 87 Points

John Tavares

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been close to a point-per-game player his entire time with the Leafs. Last season he registered 36 goals and 44 assists for 80 points in 80 games. Whether he plays center or wing on the second line, expect similar numbers this season.

2023-24 Prediction: 35 Goals, 42 Assists, 77 Points

Tyler Bertuzzi

Tyler Bertuzzi only managed to play 50 games last season but still registered 30 points. He has a legitimate chance to play with Matthews on the top line this season. If he stays healthy, his stats will be similar to the 62 points in 68 games he played during the 2021-22 season.

2023-24 Prediction: 28 Goals, 36 Assists, 64 Points

Max Domi

Max Domi will likely split time between being the left-winger on the second line and being the third-line center. Either way, his point production should be similar to last season. He registered 20 goals and 36 assists for 56 points in 80 games.

2023-24 Prediction: 22 Goals 40 Assists, 62 Points

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