Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Player Grades and Analysis

Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

After a strong first half that has the Toronto Maple Leafs sitting in a playoff spot, a number of players received solid mid-season grades.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have put together a strong first half of the season and find themselves right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 20-13-8 record.

After finishing dead last a year ago, expectations weren’t high entering this season, but the Leafs terrific first half has fans optimistic about what lies ahead.

With the team officially at the halfway mark of the season, Chris Okrainetz, Jake Middleton and Dave Morassutti hand out their mid-season grades for each player.

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