Eddie Olczyk reveals surprising statement on the Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Blackhawks star Eddie Olcyzk spoke out about the recent acquisition by the Toronto Maple Leafs of Chris Tanev and how important he is for the team success.
Olczyk who played for the Blackhawks and the Maple Leafs at one point in his career feels that Tanev is a winner and gives the Maple Leafs a better chance at winning next season.
"I've really liked what's happened on the backend. Getting some experience, getting someone like Chris Tanev." Olczyk said, "I think Tanev's a winner. He's the type of guy you need on your team.
The addition of Tanev and Oliver Ekman Larsson to Toronto's defence core will certainly give the team a different look going into next season. The team has also shored up its goaltending by acquiring Anthony Stolarz from the Florida Panthers through free agency well signing Joseph Woll to a three-year extension.
"In the recent years, you can check the last 10 Stanley Cups and find someone like Tanev on the winning team." Olczyk said, "I'm not saying of the same skill level, but you need to have a different piece of the puzzle if you want to win. I'm really bullish on the #LeafsForever..really for the first time in a long time."
Much has been made about the Maple Leafs and their summer as many of their fans along with pundits felt that the team was going to unravel part of their Core 4 and a potential trade of Mitch Marner was on the table.
It's likely that general manager Kyle Davidson had spoken to general manager Brad Treliving about the availability of Marner as he is become a lightning rod for trade talk over the past few months.
With the recent loss of Tyler Bertuzzi who is now with the Blackhawks, the Maple Leafs may need to look at another top six winger to add some size and toughness to help with Austin Matthews and John Tavares.
Source : Sportskeeda.com
Former Stanley Cup winner Eddie Olczyk identifies difference maker for Maple Leafs next season
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