"It seems that so far through preseason that Maccelli has been getting reps and been tested on multiple lines, including playing with goal scorer Auston Matthews to test his true playmaking ability. During his short time in the NHL it has become clear that Maccelli is a very elite passer and is an out-and-out playmaker who could find a lot more success in a setup which much more depth of talent, and whichever line Maccelli ends up on, his game is bound to progress."
"After being one of the Coyotes/Mammoth's most promising prospects despite being out of the fourth round, Maccelli did score 57 points in his third season in the NHL. However, last season he struggled to truly find his game, and became one of the more forgotten players in Utah. After signing that three-year deal, it looked like a bridge towards a big time deal locking him down for the future, but that wasn't the case,"
"What he will have now that's different from Utah is more areas for distribution, which will play into his strengths nicely. Having Nicolas Roy on one line, William Nylander and John Tavares on the other, not to mention the likes of Auston Matthews on the top line, the young Finn is destined to find dangerous areas at each level on the ice,"
Matias Maccelli, a 24-year-old Finnish winger, was traded from the Arizona Coyotes/Utah Mammoth to the Toronto Maple Leafs and enters the final year of a three-year, $10.2 million contract. Maccelli previously produced 57 points in his third NHL season but struggled last year and faded from prominence in Utah. Preseason usage shows experimentation across multiple lines, including time with Auston Matthews to probe playmaking ability. Maccelli is an elite passer and versatile winger capable of playing all lines. Toronto’s depth offers expanded distribution opportunities and a clear path to elevate his game and earn a new deal.
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