This is what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to add according to AI

Secondary Scoring

This area has been a constant sticking point for years, especially in the playoffs. How many times have Leafs fans and analysts gone over the lack of scoring support when Auston Matthews and the Core Four get shut down in the playoffs?

Looking at how much focus was placed on Mitch Marner’s lack of production this offseason, there is little doubt that depth scoring is a major issue. ChatGPT made an obvious statement by saying, “There’s a need for more reliable secondary scoring, especially from the bottom-six forwards.”

We don’t need to win a Nobel prize to see the logic there. But somehow, the bottom six have been consistently overlooked time and time again. Players like Calle Jarnkrok and Max Domi should provide a solid bump in the bottom six.

But there’s more that needs to be done.

ChatGPT added this other intriguing insight:

“Players like Nick Robertson could step up, but there's still uncertainty. Integrating younger players like Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten could help, but relying solely on them could be risky​.”

So, two things. First, the AI-powered analysis assumes Nick Robertson will be back in the fold at some point. In my estimation, I think he will come around. Perhaps Craig Berube can be the determining factor in Robertson’s decision to stay. If he does, Robertson deserves to get a look in the top six.

Second, ChatGPT is right to point out that Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten are the keys to that bottom six. Throw in Matthew Knies and Roberston, and all of a sudden, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a number of young forwards supporting newly anointed captain Auston Matthews.

On the whole, I think ChatGPT is on the money, here. The club needs to address depth scoring, particularly with young players, but having the right mix of veteran support (i.e., Jarnkrok and Domi) will help the club balance its overall roster composition.