The Toronto Maple Leafs will need help from the Toronto Marlies this year for some depth additions. As always, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to the Toronto Marlies for reinforcements, as the team gets ready for another season.
For the past half-decade, ever since Kyle Dubas joined the team, the Marlies have served as a huge developmental piece to the Leafs. Obviously, prior to his arrival, there were players who played in the AHL who transitioned to the NHL, but it was never taken as serious as it is today.
Securing draft picks and having a large prospect pool is important, but the biggest piece is development.