Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Key Takeaways Heading Into Opening Night

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Oct 2, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor (18) celebrates with team mates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1: Noah Gregor Will Make the Toronto Maple Leafs

Noah Gregor has earned himself an NHL contract and should be a full-time player on the Leafs fourth-line this year after his performance thus far.

Gregor was one of the last signings of the offseason, as he joined the organization on a Professional Try-Out (PTO) and has looked great.

He has over 200 games of NHL experience already, so jumping into the line-up shouldn’t be a surprise, but none of us expected this player to be on the roster last summer.

However, his speed is strong and his aggressive nature makes him a natural fit on the team’s fourth-line.

Obviously you’re never expecting much offense from a fourth-line, but Gregor has shown that he can also score and as a result could move up and down the line-up depending on injuries.

Paired beside the likes of Sam Lafferty, Ryan Reaves and David Kampf throughout training camp, Gregor is a not only a no-brainer to crack the roster because of skill, but because of his contract, as he won’t be making much more than league-minimum.

Treliving made a few bone-head moves throughout the offseason but the Gregor addition seems like one of his best thus far.

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