Maple Leafs lose one of their top players! ... uh oh
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Ryan
April 24, 2022 (1:04)
One of the biggest positives for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season has been the signing of free agent Michael Bunting. The Coyotes let Bunting walk in the offseason last year which has proved to be a major mistake. Bunting signed a two-year deal with the Maple Leafs for $950,000 AAV, and has blossomed on a line with Matthews and Marner.
Bunting currently has 23 goals, 63 points in 79 games, good for 6th on the Leafs in scoring. To put in perspective how bad of a move Arizona made, he would be leading the Coyotes in points right now.
Tonight against the Florida Panthers, Bunting took a puck to the face and was forced to leave the game.
Bunting did not return to the game following this injury.
This could end up being a huge loss if this is a significant injury. The Maple Leafs just got Auston Matthews back from injury and now if they lose Bunting that is a major hole in the line that produced the majority of the Leafs offense this year.
POLL |
Will Bunting be back for playoffs? |
yes | 39 | 45.9 % |
no | 46 | 54.1 % |
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