Leafs Eyeing Extension for Forward After Stellar Early-Season Performance

The Toronto Maple Leafs were looking to add offensive depth up front after using NHL free agency to address their crease and blueline in the offseason. After signing Max Pacioretty to a professional tryout (PTO). The Leafs also added Stanley Cup champion Steven Lorentz.

One of the league's most lovable characters is Steven Lorentz, who was born in Kitchener, Ontario. Coaches, teammates, and fans have all praised Lorentz for his class, kindness, and ability to play a hard-nosed, passionate style of hockey. He is incredibly humble and always smiles.

It's incredible to watch Lorentz fulfill his childhood ambition and contribute significantly to Toronto's 3-1-0 start, which has been incredibly defensive. Given his skill set, Lorentz is unquestionably the best fourth-line player Toronto has had since Matthews was selected, and he will play a significant role if Toronto advances far in the playoffs.

The Maple Leafs are also paying attention because rumors have it that they may offer Lorentz an extension early in the season, which would be a huge improvement for someone who signed a summer PTO:

On January 1, 2025, Lorentz will be able to sign an extension. Despite the small sample size of just four games, he has been productive and has blended in well with the Maple Leafs' lineup. The Waterloo, Ontario native has played in all four of the team's games and has recorded two points (1G, 1A), both of which came in the team's 4-2 road victory over the New Jersey Devils, in which he scored the game-winning goal with a brilliant backhand.