Now injuries to Jake Muzzin and Morgan Rielly have blown up the top four of the Leafs‘ defense. Possible trading partners are undoubtedly looking at the ‘second tier’ of Leafs wingers as potentially available for trade.
Defense Situation
The Defender Network chart on the left shows the ice time and pair combinations this season.
The Leafs have used five players extensively in the top four and tested two others (Martin Marincin and Travis Dermott).
The good news is that Justin Holl has filled in well on the right-side second pair.