Soshnikov started the season on the Toronto Marlies before being promoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs in November. However, the constant carousel of linemates and injuries plaguing him throughout the year prevented him from being able to hit stride with the team.
The 23-year old Soshnikov has one more year on his entry-level contract left, and will be a UFA next July. He only managed nine points last season in 56 games. In his previous (rookie) season with the Leafs, he tallied five points in eleven games. It’s too small a sample size to determine if the Leafs should keep or trade him.