The undrafted Mason Marchment has been a late-blooming project prospect for the Leafs who brought something to the system that the team doesn’t have much of: a big body with a nastiness to his game along with good goal-scoring ability at the AHL level. However, his two NHL callups so far have not shown him to be ready for the next step. Against players with NHL speed and strength, Marchment — in very limited opportunities, granted — wasn’t able to play the type of game he needs to play to be effective. Frankly, he still looks like he has a ways to go in improving his lower-body strength and overall balance on his skates.
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Denis Malgin from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Mason Marchment
