Let’s put the Toronto Maple Leafs current contract situation aside for a minute and assume a two-way contract can be dumped in the event Antropov is given a chance.
Nik Antropov’s previous time in Toronto comes with mixed feelings from fans – but it’s hard to disparage his 5v5 scoring during his Leafs days. Of course, he’s significantly older now but his production level in the last years of his time in the NHL weren’t horrific.
As far as his possession goes, he’s definitely in a decline in his functionality but if he’s sheltered properly there could be a bang-for-your-buck avenue with him.