Alex Steeves is a lot of things to the Maple Leafs and to us as fans. He’s a measure of the reputation of the new Maple Leafs who can land sought-after free agents, even Americans. He’s a reminder of the value of taking a long look at the NCAA players who go undrafted. He’s a reminder to us as fans that the draft isn’t the only way to get good players. He’s the kind of player the Leafs have to hope pays out for them as they need to spend draft picks in trades. He could make the career of the scouts that championed him if he makes the NHL.
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Alex Steeves is #12
