Jake Muzzin’s contract expires at the end of this coming season and with the current speculation surrounding a possible Tyson Barrie extension, it’s difficult to see how Muzzin remains a member of the Toronto maple Leafs.
There’s no denying Muzzin’s impact on the Leafs blue line in terms of his defensive play. Muzzin is clearly the best defensive player the Leafs have and was and will remain the key component on their shutdown pairing.
The issue is, if the Toronto Maple Leafs can’t retain his services beyond this season, the cost to acquire a player like Muzzin is extremely high (Grundstrom, Durzi and a first).