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Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Proves That He's Better Than Anyone Originally Thought
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford is someone who Leafs fans are watching closely, and it appears as though he is turning some heads at the World Junior Showcase.
Ben Danford is a defenseman that a lot of Toronto Maple Leafs fans are putting their faith in, and for good reason.
Overall, he is someone who has the potential to be a star in a few years. His OHL career was as solid as they come, and he was good enough to be the Maple Leafs' first-round pick in 2024.
During training camp and the preseason, there are many fans who hope to watch Danford take a huge leap in both his physicality and his offensive acumen.
Having said all that, the World Junior Showcase is taking place this week, and it is clear that Danford is already turning some heads in the best way possible.
Ben Danford is a beast
According to one anonymous source, Danford has been far and away the best player at the Showcase and is going to be Team Canada's number one defenseman if all of this keeps up.
Ben Danford has been the best player at the World Junior Showcase he's steady, smart, and impossible to ignore. Makes every shift count, whether he's breaking up plays or starting the rush. Canada's blue line is in good hands.
The kid seems mature beyond his years, and this will be great news for all of the Maple Leafs fans out there who have been clamoring for this kid to have success.
There have been trade rumors involving Danford, but if he really is this good, maybe the Leafs are better off keeping him from here on out.
These are the updates you love to hear when it comes to young prospects, and it does seem like the future is bright with players like him and Easton Cowan coming up in the pipeline.'
Only time will tell when Danford will officially make his debut with the Maple Leafs.
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JUILLET 28 | 250 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Proves That He's Better Than Anyone Originally Thought Do you believe Ben Danford is going to be a star for the Toronto Maple Leafs? | ||
| YES | 177 | 70.8 % |
| NO | 73 | 29.2 % |
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