Tomas Plekanec was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. His return is here. The second round pick and Kerby Rychel are intriguing wrinkles in the transaction for Montreal. However, the bigger focus is why Plekanec to Toronto?
What Tomas Plekanec Means To Toronto
Alas, the defensive center can score some points offensively. He is two seasons removed from a 54 point year and three years from a 60 point campaign. Since then he has combined for just 52 points in his last 138 contests. Plekanec’s shot rate is still respectable at just over two and he is creating chances despite his 41% offensive zone utilization.