"Breakthrough for the Leafs' Future: Top Prospect Ben Danford Takes the Leap The Toronto Maple Leafs are sending one of their highly touted defensemen, Ben Danford, to the professional ranks just in time for a crucial stretch of games. The 21-year-old prospect has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies, the team's American Hockey League affiliate, for the Calder Cup playoffs. Despite the Maple Leafs' struggling prospect pool, which has been a subject of concern for fans and analysts alike, Danford's rapid development has caught the attention of the organization. With his assignment to the Marlies, Danford will get the opportunity to test his skills against the best of the AHL and potentially make a strong case for a future NHL role."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing one of their top prospects to the professional ranks. According to an announcement from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs have assigned defenseman Ben Danford to the AHL for the Calder Cup playoffs. Despite having one of the worst prospect pools in the NHL, Danford is […]
