The 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs are better than last year’s version of the club, at the very least in terms of promise. Justin Bourne looks at how each player grades out as we hit the one-month mark.
Justin Bourne assesses and grades the Toronto Maple Leafs roster one month into the season based on performance versus expectations and usage. The writer notes that while the team displays improved speed and playmaking over the previous year, defensive issues persist and have kept their win total comparable to last season heading into a matchup with the Seattle Kraken.
Bourne awards Auston Matthews the lone A+ grade for his strong goal-scoring pace, two-way defending, and playmaking. Other top performers include William Nylander, Easton Cowan, and Jack Roslovic, while Anthony Stolarz earns an A- in goal compared to Sergei Bobrovsky's B-.
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