Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlantic Division Potential 2024-25 Breakout Players

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the teams that make the Atlantic Division so competitive. Within the Atlantic Division, there are many good young players who are looking to have a breakout season. Here is a look at which young players could breakout.

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Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are in the later stages of their rebuild and will be looking to become a playoff contender in the near future.

They have 12 players on their roster over the age of 25, so they have a good mix of veterans and young guys. Here's a look at three players that could have a breakout season for the Canadiens.

Rafael Harvey-Pinard

Rafael Harvey-Pinard registered ten points in 45 games last season for the Canadiens and had 20 points in 34 games during the 2022-23 season. If Harvey-Pinard can stay healthy, he could reach 20 goals and 35 points this season. He will need to get back to playing 17+ minutes a game, so he needs to earn his minutes.

Kaiden Guhle

Kaiden Guhle is considered an offensive defenseman and is turning into a key piece to the Canadiens ongoing rebuild.

He registered four goals and 14 assists in 44 games during his rookie season (2022-23). Last season, he registered six goals and 16 assists for 22 points in 70 games. A breakout season for Guhle would see him reach 10+ goals and 30+ points.

Jordan Harris

Jordan Harris is a defensive defenseman, so his point totals will never be flashy. However, when it does come to offense, I think Harris has another level he can reach and become a 25-point guy.

On the defensive side, Harris is a good shot-blocker. A key area where he needs to improve is his number of giveaways. If he can do that, he will be a solid defender for the Canadiens for many years.

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