Can you guys give me some insight into these Leafs players who made their NHL debut last season? Specifically what type of player they are, if they have an NHL future and what role they project as in the long-term. Thanks!
Travis Dermott
Andreas Borgman
Andreas Johnsson
Calle Rosen
Justin Holl
Travis Dermott -- Top 4 2-way defenseman with some hope of being a top pairing potential -- Agile skater that moves the puck very well and great stick handling, has great instincts all around and jumps into the rush at good times. He can make zone exits and entries seem so easy. Needs to get stronger and probably cut down turnovers in the defensive zone where he can get caught chasing the puck around too much.
Andreas Borgman -- Bottom pairing defenseman -- Physical defenseman that loves to hit and get involved. Adequate skill and mobility. He needs to move the puck quicker in his own end, work on his positioning and gap control. Started off very well with the Leafs but lost his job to Dermott eventually.
Andreas Johnsson -- Top 6/9 potential -- Good and agile skater with a very good shot and very good around the net. Plays with energy and has a good motor. Not a big player and can make some bad turnovers trying to make a play but overall, he's pretty decent defensively.
Calle Rosen -- Bottom pairing / Depth defenseman -- Good skating defenseman that has good puck distribution skills. Can make plays under pressure and can QB a PP very well. Question marks on his defensive game. He looked out of place with the Leafs early in the season but has been top notch for the Marlies where Keefe said he was their top defenseman down the stretch. He's got really good tools but potential is up in the air.
Justin Holl -- Depth defenseman -- Hard to get a good read on his potential due to his age and being a late bloomer. Very good skater with great reach and distributes the puck well. One of the best Marlies defenseman for a few years now. He did very well in his 2 games with the Leafs but the sample size is small. He's a very good defensive defenseman with the Marlies that gets about 60% of defensive zone starts. He's not very physical for a big defenseman and his "motor" has been questioned at times.
