"In particular, Bo Groulx could have just become the newest Maple Leafs star. His impact on the club was automatic. The 26-year-old's presence had an immediate effect on the ice. In four games thus far, he's notched three goals. But if you followed the Marlies, you wouldn't be surprised. Groulx scored 27 goals and 50 points in 54 games in the AHL."
"Groulx has played with grit and a sense of urgency that none of the other Maple Leafs forwards have shown this season. In particular, Groulx has brought the energy that the bottom six lacked all season. He's taken over the 3C role and has certainly run with it."
"It would be a travesty to see Groulx go back down to the AHL at this point. He's earned an extended audition with the team this season. Unless the sheen wears off from now till the end of the season, Groulx should have the inside track on a job next season."
Following trades and Auston Matthews' injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs called up AHL players to fill roster spots. Bo Groulx, a 26-year-old forward who scored 27 goals in 54 AHL games, made an immediate impact with three goals in four NHL games. Groulx demonstrated grit and urgency that other Maple Leafs forwards lacked, taking over the third-line center role and energizing the bottom six. His performance suggests he earned an extended opportunity with the team. The Leafs' signing of Groulx to a two-year, $1.63 million contract in July proved to be a savvy depth acquisition that unexpectedly produced a potential solution to the team's forward depth issues.
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