Whether it’s a work in progress or underrated, questions remain regarding the Maple Leafs’ defence corps. We’re getting an idea after two days of ...
Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe and Nicholas Paul of the Tampa Bay Lightning fight for the puck during Game 4 of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 24, 2023 in Tampa.Jann Arden in HRM helping Habitat for Humanity | SaltWireWhether it’s a work in progress or underrated, questions remain regarding the Maple Leafs’ defence corps.
Simon Benoit, signed in August, skated on his own on Friday at the Ford Performance Centre as he works his way through back spasm issues. Twice in his first four NHL seasons, Klingberg was in the Norris Trophy conversation with the Dallas Stars, finishing sixth in voting in 2015-16 and again two years later. No one expects the 31-year-old to get back to that level again, but there has to be better defensive responsibility on the part of the veteran.
“He has been an elite defenceman, offensively especially, for a long time,” McCabe said. “His puck skills are very elite. Skating is elite, somebody who’s really easy to play with. Many on the outside aren’t convinced that the Leafs have a defence corps that is worthy of a legitimate Cup contender. Those thoughts have not filtered into the dressing room.
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