The Toronto Maple Leafs need upgrades at most key positions prior to next season. The club is set at starting goaltender, but Jonathan Bernier cannot be expected to carry the team like he did on so many nights last season.
Quite simply, the team needs to spend less time in its own zone. Generating more shots in the offensive zone has to be a high priority.
Upgrading at least two defenders, possibly even three, would be a great place to start. This past week, TSN Insider Darren Dreger had the following report:
The Toronto Maple Leafs are high on Dan Boyle's list. He's expected to alert Islanders GM Garth Snow at some point this week as to whether or not he intends to negotiate with the Islanders with the possibility of staying there after New York made the trade for his negotiating rights.
With the Leafs in need of steady, puck-moving defenders who can put up points, Boyle to Toronto might make some sense.
The Ottawa, Ontario native continues to be an impact NHL defenceman. One major issue is that he will turn 38 years old in July. His best years are behin ...
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