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Barry's Best: Most important player for each team

We asked ESPN analyst Barry Melrose to go coast-to-coast and name the most important player for each team this season. Who will be on the spot -- and in the spotlight -- for each squad?

The former NHL coach and defenseman dished out some surprises -- and even coined a new superlative for Connor McDavid. Here's Melrose's take on who will be each franchise's difference-maker over the next sixth months.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews. He's a not a flash in the plan; he's the real deal.