NIAGARA FALLS—Connor Carrick gets what all the fuss is about, the arguments about whether the defence corps is the Maple Leafs’ weak link. Leafs defenceman Connor Carrick, taking away Ranger Jimmy Vesey’s time and space last season, is in a battle to crack the lineup for opening night. But there’s a way that your team is structured and there’s a way to have guys (under) the salary cap. Get the puck to those guys and let them do their thing.” There are certainly things to like about the Leafs blue line: Morgan Rielly and Jake Gardiner both eclipsed 50 points last season. Borgman started last season with the Leafs, then tailed off before rediscovering his game with the Marlies.

Source: thestar September 15, 2018 21:45 UTC