A low-risk move, injury woes, and goalie competition: Leaflets

Jon Steitzer examines the Toronto Maple Leafs' early-season landscape, arguing that the trade acquiring Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr is a sensible, low-risk move. Steitzer notes that the two-for-one deal clears a contract spot while giving Toronto a young forward with significant offensive upside to develop.

Steitzer also highlights major concerns regarding defenceman Chris Tanev being sidelined week-to-week, which places additional defensive pressure on Jake McCabe. Additionally, the writer suggests the Maple Leafs should consider rewarding young goaltender Artur Akhtyamov with NHL starts to push veteran netminders Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz.