The Perfect Hanukkah Gift for Every Player on the Toronto Maple Leafs

Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, the Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and often includes presents being shared with those celebrating. The Toronto Maple Leafs can show solidarity with their Jewish fanbase by spinning the dreidel, frying up some latkes, and lighting the menorah.

For Toronto Maple Leafs fans looking to spread some holiday cheer to their favorite players, finding the perfect Hanukkah gift can be as challenging as winning the Stanley Cup.

Fear not though, because we’ve got the perfect individualized gift guide for every single player on the Maple Leafs.

Let’s go!

Toronto Maple Leafs Core Four

Auston Matthews: What do you get for the man who has everything, including a bucket load of goals, unstoppable on-ice moves, and a slick mustache?

The best thing for Auston Matthews is to take his relationship with pop star Justin Bieber to the next level. The best way to do that would be by using one of Bieber’s songs as a personal goal celebration soundtrack. Every time Matthews lights the lamp at home, Scotiabank arena erupts into a chorus of Sorry.

John Tavares: It’s always easy to figure out what to get the Toronto Maple Leafs captain. As with any mechanical being, John Tavares can always use an oil change. It isn’t flashy, but should get him  5,000 to more 7,500 miles.

William Nylander: William Nylander’s luscious locks are the envy of the league. In order to help him keep that the perfect flow, the perfect gift for him is a basket of hair-care products. Nylander’s the type to enjoy Philip B Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo at a price point of $160 for just 12 oz.

Mitch Marner: Finding Mitch Marner the right gift takes watching him score his goals. For a person with the personality as large as his, he needs a goal celebration that matches. So that it’s no longer an area requiring improvement, the ideal gift is a goal celebration choreographer. Every goal should be followed by the right moves that keeps the crowd on their feet.

The Rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs Forwards

Calle Järnkrok: Calle Järnkrok could use a set of pillows shaped as pucks. A set of plush hockey puck-shaped pillows for impromptu pillow fights with teammates during road trips could help toughen up Järnkrok. He just needs to be careful not to accidentally whack someone into the hotel minibar.

Tyler Bertuzzi: A white labcoat may never be Tyler Bertuzzi’s chosen attire, but getting him a science kit may be a wonderful choice of gifts. Experimenting with simple science may do the winger a world of good.

Max Domi: Max Domi is trying to pave his own way in the NHL, without being compared to his legendary father’s career. Being a fan favourite, Tie Domi can help make Max’s gift happen by playing a game of one-on-one with with his son. This can finally show how different each of the Domis’ styles of play differ.

David Kämpf: It’s not an insult to say that David Kämpf may be one of the most boring players on the Leafs. He’s there to do a job. He wins faceoffs and comes back to defend. Kämpf isn’t flashy and isn’t expected to be. So, the best thing to get a boring player is a boring gift. Kämpf’s best gift is a coffee mug. Just to make it more fun, the coffee mug can be shaped like a hockey skate, complete with a blade-shaped handle, so that the center can kickstart his day with a touch of hockey flair.

Matthew Knies: Matthew Knies is just 21-years-old. It’s about time he got his very own adult colouring book. This coloring book should be filled with comically intricate designs, featuring themes like how to do the laundry and a guide to going grocery shopping.

Nick Robertson: Nick Robertson can use one thing more than anything else, some job security. With it appearing as though Robertson is on the trading block, knowing his future would be extremely beneficial for peace of mind.

Noah Gregor: A puck shaped waffle maker could suit Noah Gregor because it would finally give him more touches with a puck. It’s something the 25-year-old could really use.

Ryan Reaves: Ryan Reaves is setting all the worst records in the NHL. All he really needs is to be on the ice when the Maple Leafs score a goal. Though he’s finally managed to score, it may just be the most lofty of all the potential gifts to give the players.

Toronto Maple Leafs Defensemen

Morgan Rielly: A breakthrough on cancer research would not only be a wonderful gift to the world but a personal one for Morgan Rielly who lost his grandfather to cancer. His mother Shirley is also a cancer researcher.

T.J. Brodie: T.J. Brodie can get his very own tractor. Brodie grew up on a farm, so while he may not get much use out of it on the streets of Toronto, it would be a nice nostalgic gift for the Chatham, Ontario native.

Mark Giordano: When it comes to nostalgic gifts, Mark Giordano can use one more than anyone. The veteran, who was born in 1983, grew up in the 90s. To bring him back to his childhood, a basket filled with a Tamagotchi, a slap bracelet, a New Kids on the Block cassette, and a Felix Potvin poster will be waiting for him on the first day of Hanukkah.

John Klingberg: John Klingberg has been catching a lot of flack online for his play with the Maple Leafs. Since he struggles to defend his own end, Klingber’s gift is for him to be allowed to switch positions. Instead of lining up at the blue line, Klingberg would officially become a winger.

Simon Benoit: Simon Benoit can use a taste of home. The Quebecois defender, can get a couple dishes that aren’t so easy to find in Toronto, Soupe aux pois and Tourtière. For those unfamiliar, it’s a yellow pea soup along with meat pie.

Timothy Liljegren: The only thing to get Timothy Liljegren is what he needs most, getting healthy and receiving more playing time. It’s time he get an elevated role on the Leafs including more minutes.

Conor Timmins: Connor Timmins would benefit from one-on-one time with an ice dancer to help him be more graceful skating down the ice. Perhaps, Rielly’s fiancée, Tessa Virtue, would be available for a few sessions.