Toronto Maple Leafs: The centre problem

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Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) leads his teammates to the bench after celebrating scoring against Washington Capitals in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

The Toronto Maple Leafs not only have a lack of right-handed defencemen in the system, but a lack of centremen as well, that will need to be addressed if they plan to match other teams in depth moving forward.

In the past I wrote about an important issue in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ organization. That being the lack of right-handed defencemen.

Unfortunately, the shortage doesn’t stop there. The Leafs also have a lack of centremen.

Now you may be thinking to yourself, “What the heck are you talking about, have you seen the team!?” Yes, yes I have.

Auston Matthews is the number one centre Leafs fans have been dreaming of since Mats Sundin was traded, breaking rookie records and scoring glorious goals all year. Nazem Kadri had a career year this season, continuing to grow as a shutdown centre.

Long time Leaf Tyler Bozak also had a good season, finally reaching 50 points. Brian Boyle was a great addition for the Leafs at the deadline, but since he will most likely be asking for more money his return to the team is doubtful.

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