Lou Lamoriello and the Leafs have made their second pre-trade deadline move and with only 7 days remaining seem truly set to begin the fire sale. We’ll take a look at the trade and break down the implications for the Leafs going forward.
Shawn Matthias wasn’t a point producing machine for the Maple Leafs, posting 6 goals (T-8th on the Leafs) and 17 points (10th) along with a -10 rating (T-25th).
He was used mostly in a checking role and only when injuries recently decimated the Leafs forward ranks did he get consistent top 6 ice time.