3 Players The Toronto Maple Leafs Must Sign This Summer

3 Players The Toronto Maple Leafs Must Sign This Summer

Brandon Lisowsky

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Lisowsky in the seventh round, 218th overall in 2022.

He is an undersized winger at 5-9 and 179lbs.

He possesses interesting tools with a high motor and exceptional shot being his best assets as evidenced by three straight 30-plus goal seasons in the WHL including a 42 goal campaign this past year. 

He has seen steady progression each season since his draft year, setting career highs in goals, assists, and points each of the past three seasons.

All together, he has scored 121 goals and 226 points through 227 WHL games. He has also played a pivotal role in the Saskatoon Blades’ playoff runs the past two years sitting fourth and third in team points, respectively. 

Although Lisowsky may not have the pedigree or the production of a top prospect but his play warrants at least one of the organization’s fifty SPC (standard player contract) slots in my opinion.

However, with the deadline to sign being June 1st, the clock is ticking and if left unsigned, Lisowsky will re-enter the draft.

The Leafs could also always sign him afterwards if left undrafted or sign him to a minor league contract if they prefer. Either way, Lisowsky should be signed but things don’t look optimistic as of right now.