Rychel is the newcomer for the Toronto Maple Leafs, giving Nikita Soshnikov a clear-cut lead in the eyes of the fanbase, almost entirely due to the unknown of the former Columbus Blue Jackets player.
How tough the decision gets depends on what the Toronto Maple Leafs plan to do with Milan Michalek and Colin Greening, as well as the status of Joffrey Lupul. The choice between those two is simple: it’s Colin Greening 100%. However, there’s no indication that the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in burying Michalek in the AHL.