LEAFS RETURN TO POWERHOUSE FORM

I really don't think inserting Malgin made a difference. Muzzin was on a warpath and Freddie wanted redemption.

Like the trade due to the Leafs have little NHL centre depth.

I find it interesting that Leafs acquired Denis Malgin from the Florida Panthers. Paul McFarland who is a Leafs assisstant coach was previously the assistant coach for the Florida Panthers for the two previous years and would have had inside knowledge of the actual skill level of Denis Malgin and probably advised the Leafs that this is a player that could really break out if given a chance in a top 6 offensive role.

The Leafs may have found a real gem in this player and is probably why they inserted him with Tavares and Nylander. Austin Matthews may have also put in some good words for Malgin as well as played together in Switzerland.

Agree, also think the trade for Malgin really strengthened the Leafs 3rd line by moving Kerfoot back to centre on 3rd line with Engvall and Kapanen which has the makings of solid 3rd line in the NHL. The Leafs 3rd line was really hurting the team prior to this trade but now seems to be fixed.

I think the Leafs needed to hit rock bottom with losses in Buffalo and Pittsburg for the players to unite and buy into playing a team defence game tonight and really alot of the players really stepped up tonight and performed well. A 4-0 win over the Penguins who have been playing great hockey is a real confidence builder for the Leafs going forward and shows them how they have to play a team defence game to be successful and win hockey games for the remainer of season and playoffs.