May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) attempts a shot on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs injury situation is being massively overblown.
While it’s true that the three name-brand members of the Toronto Maple Leafs defense are injured and will miss some time, their two actual best defenseman from last season are still on the roster.
Last season, playing lower in the lineup than the Leafs three star defensemen, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren both took steps towards stardom, by posting absolutely bonkers numbers.