Jeremy Bracco was a healthy scratch when the Toronto Marlies hoisted the Calder Cup last year. “It’s going to be exciting,” said Bracco, a 22-year-old who was a second-round pick of the Leafs in 2015. ( Stephane Dube / GETTY IMAGES )Bracco led the Marlies with 79 points (22 goals, 57 assists), falling just short of the AHL scoring title. This came on the heels of his 32-point rookie AHL season when he played deeper down the lineup behind the likes of current Maple Leafs Andreas Johnsson and Trevor Moore. That turnover creates opportunities for young players like Bracco, giving them times and space to develop while dangling the carrot of promotion.

Source: thestar April 16, 2019 22:30 UTC