It's unfortunate how much worse his production has been season over season after he asked for a trade. I am assuming he's just not happy in Toronto. Maybe he can't handle the pressure he's put on himself. Overall it's not good for the Leafs.
The numbers say he played really well in 21-22 paired with Josi during his norris season. He has not repeated that success but his underlying numbers have remained positive. I've always wanted the Leafs to take a chance on him but with their current 3RD depth and his cap hit of 2.5M it just doesn't make sense.
I think he’s snakebitten in the production department, but has been working hard. If he still wants out putting up points can only help in that regard. I still think he’d be better utilized on one of the top two lines, and get PP time, if not here then somewhere else…….
He's generated 1.5 xG and scored 1 so far this season. Hardly snakebitten. At the end of the day if you put me in the Leafs lineup I would work hard too, it doesn't mean I should be in the top 6.
I never said he should be in the top six, I said that’s where his game would thrive. Using a wrench as a hammer never works out well. BTY, I cojld care less sbout the player…….
Working hard is the absolute bare minimum for an NHL player to be fair.
