— Niklas Kronwall has seen many talented young players enter the NHL over his long career.
But there’s something unique about the group in Toronto.
The Maple Leafs have sprinted to a quick start, as many expected, with the core of Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner generating the most buzz.
“These guys have taken their game to the next level,” Kronwall said. “They came in last year and they didn’t just want to be there, they contributed right away, and this year they seem like they’ve taken it to a whole another level.
“It’s impressive to see.