Dryden Hunt Drops the Gloves in First Game as a Maple Leaf

When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded away Denis Malgin to Colorado for Dryden Hunt, they undoubtedly sought some grit and toughness for their bottom-six forwards.

Malgin (5'9'', 182lbs) is a skilled forward but not much use in the corners or on the penalty kill. Hunt (6'0'', 195lbs) plays a heavier game and isn't afraid to engage in the game's rougher areas. He dropped the gloves for the first time as a member of the Maple Leafs, and you just know the boys were fired up.

One of the Maple Leafs' biggest criticisms is their lack of toughness, and Hunt does suit that need. He also provides a strong defensive presence, which is always helpful in one's bottom-six.

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