Jake McCabe has become backbone of the Maple Leafs’ blue line

Jake McCabe has slowly become the face of the Maple Leafs' blue line. He is trusted during close games and is a player every team wants on their team.

Ottawa Senators v Toronto Maple Leafs | Thomas Skrlj/GettyImagesIn a season filled with inconsistency and uncertainty on the back end, one thing has remained constant for the Toronto Maple Leafs is Jake McCabe. Since arriving in Toronto, McCabe has quietly established himself as the team’s most reliable defenceman, trusted in every situation and tasked with the toughest assignments night after night.

Jake McCabe’s path to becoming a cornerstone defenceman was anything but flashy. Drafted in the second round by the Buffalo Sabres in 2012, McCabe…