There are very few players from the Burke/Nonis era that have remained safe under Shanhan’s new direction for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but there are still some leftovers that could be facing their last season in the organization.
This team has taken a sharp right turn off of the course that was previously set for them and they’ve watched many prospects be shown the door in the last two years.
There are eleven players (not counting Jared Cowen) becoming restricted free agents after this season. Some are safe, but others are not.
Here are three Leafs prospects who will be on the hot seat this year and could find themselves searching for employment at the end of 2016-2017 if they don’t find a new gear and make a significant impression on the organization.