Fansided · Apr 8, 2020
Alexander Barabanov Signing Indicates More To Come From Toronto Maple Leafs
After the Toronto Maple Leafs made a splash in signing Russian forward Alexander Barabanov, they may have shown some of the other tricks that could be up their sleeve.
Nothing is happening in regards to the NHL season returning, but that didn’t stop the Toronto Maple Leafs from signing players.
Barabanov, a 25-year-old right-winger (but also left-handed shot) is a player who provides a lot of upside to his entry-level, $925,000 contract.
First thing’s first, he will likely be moved to the left-wing once training camp gets underway before next season.
That will increase the depth on that side, plus it will likely make Andreas Johnsson more expendable, in regards to a trade.