NHL Season Preview 2016-17: Toronto Maple Leafs
How will the Toronto Maple Leafs do in 2016-17?
Pain and suffering are the norm for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans. However, things are starting to change in Toronto. Yes, the team is still generally terrible and they’re coming off a last place finish. But for the first time in a very long time, Leafs fans have a reason to be optimistic thanks to a long-overdue rebuild.
Everything the Maple Leafs have done the past two seasons was done with a purpose. That purpose? To be as bad as possible. They succeeded in their quest, but acquired a lot of good young players. In 2016-17, they should be ready to stop tanking and start winning.
Offseason Review
Here’s a quick review of what the Toronto Maple Leafs have done this offseason.
Additions: C Auston Matthews (2016 NHL Draft), G Frederik Andersen (Ducks), F Kerby Rychel (Blue Jackets), F Matt Martin (Islanders), D Roman Polak (Sharks), G Jhonas Enroth (Kings)
Losses: F P.A.. Parenteau (Islanders), F Raffi Torres, F Brad Boyes, G Alex Stalock (Wild), C Ben Smith (Avalanche), F Michael Grabner (Islanders), D T.J. Brennan (Flyers), D Scott Harrington (Blue Jackets), G Jonathan Bernier (Ducks)
Retained: C Nazem Kadri, D Morgan Reilly, G Garret Sparks, F Josh Leivo, D Connor Carrick, C Peter Holland, D Frank Corrado, D Martin Marnicin
