Bad News For Former Maple Leafs Forward With His New Team
Today a former Maple Leaf forward received bad news after struggling with his new team.
Maple Leafs Forward Heads South In Free Agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs underwent a lot of changes in management and the roster overall.
One of the most notable subtractions happened when Michael Bunting signed in Carolina with the Hurricanes.
Bunting was expected to fill a similar role that he did in Toronto playing up and down the lineup alongside the team's stars.
However, through the first couple of months, Bunting has failed to acclimate himself.
This has led to a major move from the Hurricanes which is bad news for Bunting.
Michael Bunting Demoted In Embarrassing Turn Of Events With Carolina
Despite signing a 3-year deal worth 4.5 million dollars Michael Bunting has reportedly been shoved down the lineup.
These reports indicate that Bunting will next play with the Hurricanes on their fourth line.
Michael Bunting signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract in the offseason.
#CauseChaos
Despite having 12 points in 19 games Bunting is not living up to management and coaches expectations. Until his play improves in the eyes of decision-makers his ice time will likely continue to dip.
It looks as though the Maple Leafs dodged a potential bullet by letting Michael Bunting head to free agency.
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Former Leaf sees ice time cut significantly with new team, now relegated to 4th line role
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