LongtimeLeafsufferer
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Matthews: B +, not as as effective since his injury. His defensive game is outstanding. Better line mate production would have up his rating.
Nylander C + . Lack of scoring, more irregular play than last year.
Hyman B. Excellent for what he is. I'm a Hyman supporter
Kadri A. Best Leaf forward, despite at time lack of line mate support
Brown C +.Hasn't quite found his niche especially offensively this year
Komarov C. Contributing even less offensively this year
Marleau B. Plays "nice". Has played well at centre and LW, but certainly not 6.25m good.
Bozak. C High mark last year, a step behind offensively and defensively this year
Marner: C +. His cute plays haven't work as well this year. Some bad luck around the net. Still finding his way as an NHLer.
Martin: C +. Never hurts the team on the ice. Deemed necessary as regular by Babcock. I tend to agree but other Leafs fan, not so much
Moore C. Hasn't done much in my eyes. Thought Fehr, might have been the better Leaf in his few appearances.
Leivo, Soshnikov, Kapanen. Maybe next year, but we said that last year.
JVR: B -, At least on the PP and in offensive zone, very good. Might be playing himself into a nice UFA contract with the Rangers.
Reilly B +. Best Leaf Dman. Becoming more dependable in all situations
Hainsey. B. Playing really well as Reilly's partner and PK man. 3m bargain.
Gardiner. B. More inconsistent than last year, but when he's on...he's an A.
Zaitsev. C+ Lots of PK time. To me, at many times he has been average, then good.
Borgman C +. Started slow, but is rookie is adapting to North American/NHL play recently.
Carrick. C. Hasn't been taken the step forward than was hoped for this year.
Polak C. Few games played. Leafs lack NHL Dman depth, if any of their top 7 are injured
Andersen. B + After the first week or so, has been very good.
McElhinney: C +. Four games, two wins. Don't know how Pickard/Sparks could have won more games.
Lupul A+++++. For remaining on LTIR, and helping the Leafs cap.
To me the Leafs haven't looked "that good" all season. Still if the eye test says they have been playing pretty average they are on pace for 103 point season.