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Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Defencemen Aiming to Feature Next Season

By Paul Taylor

Feb 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Martin Marincin (52) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Carolina 3-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Martin Marincin (52) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Carolina 3-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 15, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Frank Corrado (20) watches a puck in the air against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Air Canada Centre. The Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

2) Frank Corrado

Contract status: One-year $632,500 contract & set to become a RFA this summer

Drafted: 150th overall (fifth round) in 2011, by the Vancouver Canucks

NHL career stats: 52 games / 2 goals & 4 assists / -20 / 14:01 average ice time

This season with the Leafs: 24 games / 4 assists) / -10 / 13:35 average ice time

Strengths: Corrado has outstanding puck-movement and offensive skills, meaning he has the potential to run the power play.

Weaknesses: Needs to continue working on his defensive-zone coverage, as well as his general play, to help maximize his production in the NHL.

What he offers Toronto: Some hockey analysts believed the Canucks were reckless to put Corrado on waivers last October, with the Leafs duly taking advantage. Babcock likes him, but the 22-year old acknowledges the remainder of this campaign represents an audition for next season. Long-term, he is a solid defenceman with some upside.

Notes: Born in Toronto and admitted it was a dream come true to play for his hometown team.

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