While the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at potential replacements for Mitch Marner in free agency, if he decides to sign elsewhere. There’s another thing they need to address which could be a long offseason. That’s the depth scoring that was inconsistent in both the regular and postseason. It was a better bottom part of the lineup compared to previous seasons, but there’s always room for improvement.
While they showed the intensity and style of play and heavy forecheck that head coach Craig Berube would like to see, they could look to be a little more productive. While newcomer Scott Laughton took a while to find his footing, he was more impactful as we got to the postseason, but the production was less thana stellar. He’s more than a fourth liner and could move up in the lineup and get more looks. Max Domi is a playmaker but went through long stretches without a goal.
While the free agent market isn’t the best, there’s still some strong options that the Maple Leafs can sign to improve their depth at affordable prices.
Eric Robinson
After a long stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets and a short one with the Buffalo Sabres, Eric Robinson had a career season with the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring 14 goals and adding 18 assists. Finding that offensive production under head coach Rod Brind’Amour helped Robinson find another gear to his game.
