This season, the Leafs boast unparalleled offensive depth. Coming into the year, their ‘third’ line consists of a 50 point centre, a 30 goal / 60 point winger, and a 60 point winger. It’s completely ridiculous, and something that I periodically reflect on the absurdity of.
Sadly, this is almost certainly the last year where the Leafs have this luxury. With James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak becoming unrestricted free agents at the end of the season, two-thirds of that line has an uncertain future in Toronto. At the same time, the entry level deal of William Nylander is expiring, and he needs to make some actual money.