This time one year ago, Andreas Borgman was a relative unknown to Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
Following a breakout rookie campaign in Sweden, Borgman made the jump across the pond to sign with the Leafs. His role heading into the 2017-18 season was an unknown. Borgman was in the mix for the open left side, third pairing role, or he could join the Toronto Marlies in the AHL.
Andreas Borgman came to Toronto after just one season in the SHL, giving most the impression that he would be a Marlie to start the season.
Instead, Borgman beat out the likes of Martin Marincin, Travis Dermott, Rinat Valiev, and fellow Swedish signing Calle Rosen for the third pairing spot on opening night, which he held for the majority of the season.