The Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to get tougher to play against this offseason. Two of their newest additions are showing just how valuable they can be to this cause.
Maple Leafs Add Grit In The Offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs added plenty of grit and toughness during the offseason. The 3 biggest signings in this regard were Max Domi, Ryan Reaves, and Tyler Bertuzzi. All three are NHL veterans who play with an edge to their game.
Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi are both projected to play in scoring roles while bringing physicality. Ryan Reaves on the other hand will be a personal protector to the Maple Leafs stars.
Maple Leafs Camp Opens With A Fierce Battle
Today was the first day of training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first practice saw a physical battle between two of the Maple Leafs' newest additions.
Domi & Reaves battling and smiling
This type of battle and physicality is exactly what the Maple Leafs have been looking and hoping for since Toronto became contenders. Now both Reaves and Domi will have to show they can continue this into the regular season.